Istanbul Animation Platform ANIM.IST Has Been Established

The launch of the Istanbul Animation Platform (ANIM.IST), run by Bahçeşehir University with TRT Çocuk as a stakeholder, took place on Tuesday, 30 November, at the South Campus.

The Istanbul Animation Platform (ANIM.IST), which aims to develop the creative industries ecosystem for animation and related production fields in Istanbul, has been established under the project coordination of Bahçeşehir University.

Supported by the Istanbul Development Agency's 2021 Creative Industries (YES) Financial Support Program, the Istanbul Animation Platform (ANIM.IST), carried out in partnership with the Istanbul Governorship, TRT Çocuk and the Visual Effects and Animation Artists Association and coordinated by Bahçeşehir University, covers an 18-month free animation certificate program in animation scriptwriting, producing, directing, character and concept design, animation and visual effects, as well as short animation productions.

The launch of the project, which aims to contribute to international employability by strengthening trained human resources in the creative industries through quality education, production and team spirit, took place on 30 November with the participation of leading names in the industry.