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Stop Motion Filmmaking Application Form: 2025/26

Applying is incredibly easy. If you already have an account with the Aardman Academy and are currently logged in, you will not have to add your Name and Email to this form, and it will automatically connect to your account.

Make sure you have all these things listed below ready then Click START at the bottom of this window:

1) Short statement about who you are

2) Short film proposal (as a single PDF document)

3) Link to showreel and/or online portfolio (URL)

4) Postal address

5) Contact phone number

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Question 1 of 5

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF  

  

Outline your current level of stop motion experience, creative motivations and why you wish to take part in Studio Stop Motion with Aardman Academy. 

 

Please note that applicants will not be selected based on their writing ability! We just want to know a little bit about who you are and why you’re applying. Feel free to write a short summary about you and what you’ve done as a bullet-point list if you’d like. In fact, use whatever style, form or structure that you find easiest. 

 

Also feel free to just copy and paste in the text from a pre-prepared document.

Question 2 of 5

SHORT FILM PROPOSAL

 

This is a required part of your application. Please upload a single document outlining the short film you want to make during the Studio Stop Motion course. Your idea must be suitable for a small-scale stop motion unit — avoid concepts needing large sets.

Your proposal should clearly convey the story, themes, visual style, directorial intent, and the feasibility of your idea within the 28-week course.

 

We suggest including:

  •  Synopsis 
  •  Treatment / Production Bible 
  •  Feasibility & Potential 
  •  Directorial Intent 

 

Optional additions:

  •  Script 
  •  Storyboard 
  •  Character Designs 

 

We’re not judging writing ability. We're looking for strong, visual storytelling, a clear idea, and creative potential.

 

Applications without a short film proposal will not be considered.

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Question 3 of 5

PORTFOLIO / SHOWREEL

 

All applicants must submit a portfolio. This is your chance to show us your skills and potential to complete your proposed short film.

 

You may include multiple links if needed. Just paste the URLs (and any required passwords) into the box below — no need to fill the space.

 

You can also include links to still image portfolios.

Question 4 of 5

ADDRESS

Question 5 of 5

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING COUNTRY CODE

 

This is your final question!

 

NB: If you are already logged into the Academy site, you will send your application when you hit "SUBMIT". 

If you are not logged in, you will be asked to add your name and email address on the next page.

 

 

Confirm and Submit