Black Sea Animation Workshop 2025

The Black Sea Animation Workshop 2025 is back! Taking place on 25–29 November in Sofia, Bulgaria, this intensive development program will bring together emerging animation directors from the Black Sea region. In 2025, Moldova is also joining as a guest country.

Who Can Apply?

Animation directors from Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Georgia, Türkiye and, this year, Moldova. Proficiency in English is required.

What Awaits Participants?

During the five-day mentoring and development process, the selected directors will:

• Have the opportunity to work intensively with French mentorsCorinne DestombesandOlivier Catherin, together with international experts.

• Present their projects at a public pitching session in front of industry professionals and audiences.

Awards

• Artist residencies in France

• Participation in the SYAA (Romania) program

• Selection for Animation Forum (Czechia)

• Pitching opportunity atMIFA 2026in Annecy (CITIA – Image et Industries Créatives)

Application Deadline: 15 September 2025

Online application: Application Form

Don't miss the opportunity to take your animated short film project to the next level and connect with the international animation community!

The Black Sea Animation Workshop is held with the support of theMinistère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangèresandInstitut françaisas part of a strategy to promote the Cultural and Creative Industries internationally.

Supporters:
Institut français de Turquie · Consulat général de France à Istanbul · ANIMIST Istanbul