"ANIM.IST" Project Launches in Partnership with TRT Çocuk

The launch of the "Istanbul Animation Platform (ANİM.İST)" project, carried out by Bahçeşehir University with TRT Çocuk, the driving force of the local animation industry, as a stakeholder, has taken place.
Aiming to develop the creative industries ecosystem in animation and related production fields, the "Istanbul Animation Platform (ANİM.İST)" seeks to contribute to the animation sector by offering a free certificate program lasting 18 months through the Istanbul Development Agency's 2021 Creative Industries (YES) Financial Support Program.

The project, whose stakeholders include the Governorship of Istanbul and TRT Çocuk, is carried out by Bahçeşehir University. The launch of the "Istanbul Animation Platform (ANİM.İST)" project took place on Tuesday, 30 November.

Aiming to Develop the Sector

The project aims to contribute to employability at an international level by strengthening skilled human resources in the creative industries through high-quality training, production and team spirit. In this context, the "ANİM.İST" program covers an 18-month free animation certificate program in animation screenwriting, producing, directing, character design, animation and visual effects, as well as short animation productions.

Developed to raise awareness of the cultural and economic value of animation and the fields it touches, and to contribute to the development of the sector in our country, the project aims to make Türkiye an international center of attraction.

For the exchange of sector experience, international meetings are planned, particularly with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), Animated Women UK and The Animation Workshop Denmark.

At the end of the training, an event will be held with the participation of sector stakeholders, where all the work produced will be exhibited.