The Toronto Animated Image Society has initiated a new Research / Production Animation Residency in partnership with The Petman Foundation, which will see one jury-selected artist engage in self-directed independent animated film or video development and production.

The 2014/2015 residency will take place from October to March, and will be supported by the funding from the Petman Foundation and in-kind production resources available at the TAIS Studio.

The goal of this residency is for the selected artist to emerge with a finished work. The artist selected will also engage with the community by giving an artist talk, workshop or presentation as part of his/her activities within the residency.

TAIS MANDATE

Founded in 1984, TAIS is an artist-run Charitable organization. TAIS supports independent animators as artists and encourages research and creation by facilitating affordable access to space and equipment.

We are committed to support independent creation of animation, educating and increasing the public’s understanding and appreciation of the art of animation by providing workshops, screenings, art exhibits, performances, and seminars on topics relating to the art of animation.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• The selected artist will be awarded with $15,000 comprised of $7,000 towards 6 month work studio space and equipment at TAIS facilities and $8,000 cash funding for the project.
• It is within the rationale of this program that selected artist may be able to contribute with additional funding from other sources.
• The work must remain in artistic control of the artist.
• TAIS will retain a copy of the work for public dissemination presentations.
• Production and experimentation needs to be done at the TAIS Studio in Toronto.

Applications for this residency period are now closed. Please stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for further residency opportunities and calls for submissions.

Questions? Contact TAIS at tais.animation@gmail.com