FLAMIN Animations is a commissioning programme for early-career Black and global majority* artists working with animation, organised by Film London Artists' Moving Image Network (FLAMIN). Now in its fifth year, the programme aims to support artists as they take their first steps into a career working with the moving image, with development support and funding for a new work.

FLAMIN Animations is presented in partnership with the award winning London based animation studio Blinkink, who will be providing focused support to the selected animators throughout the development and production process alongside the FLAMIN team.

Previous FLAMIN Animations have been selected for festivals including London International Animation Festival, Annecy International Animation Festival, and Edinburgh International Film Festival, and work has also showcased at venues including BFI Southbank, South London Gallery, FORMA, and Humber Street Gallery. The new commissions have been showcased in partnership with The New Black Film Collective at TNB XPO, an event celebrating Black excellence in the screen industries.

The programme responds to the underrepresentation of global majority artists within the art, film, and animation industries, and is part of Film London’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

*people of African, Asian, indigenous, Latin American, or mixed-heritage backgrounds

What does the programme offer each artist animator?

• £3,500 to create a new 3 minute animation (includes £500 fee for additional support with animation, e.g. colour, compositing etc.)
• Development and production support and advice from the FLAMIN team
  
• Dedicated one-to-one mentorship from Blinkink's roster of animation directors
• Masterclasses with animation professionals and artists organised by FLAMIN and Blinkink
• Guidance on distribution of the completed work and ongoing support as FLAMIN alumni

Who is eligible to apply?

• For artists who identify as Black and global majority (people of African, Asian, indigenous, Latin American, or mixed-heritage backgrounds)
• Artists must be able to attend bi-monthly masterclasses hosted at Blinkink or Film London (travel expenses can be covered for artists based outside of London)
• Applicants should be based in England
• Current students are not eligible
• No formal education in animation or art is necessary
• FLAMIN is open to artists working in partnerships

Key Dates:

• Tuesday 27th May 2025
  Deadline for applications
• Week beginning 23rd June 2025
  Interviews (to take place in person in London, or online over Zoom)
• May 2026
  Deadline for delivery (artists will have 10 months for development and production)