Deadline: Wednesday 11 January
Event Date: February at MOVE Summit
Location: Edinburgh
What's on offer
Up to 10 shortlisted animation projects will be invited to pitch live at MOVE Summit in Edinburgh, with places expected for 5 episodic projects and 5 feature projects.
Shortlisted participants will pitch in front of a panel of industry experts from across the animation sector and receive tailored written feedback from the judges.
Live pitch participants will also be invited to a dedicated two-hour SMASH pitch workshop to help refine their presentation ahead of the event.
One winning episodic project and one winning feature project will each receive a development pot of up to £1,000 to support the next stage of the project.
Each winner will also receive a one-year SMASH Pro subscription.
What they are looking for
Animated episodic and feature projects for any audience, from preschool through to adult, and in any genre.
Projects at any stage of development are welcome, from a one-page overview to a full pitch deck, as long as the team is ready to pitch live at MOVE Summit in February.
Submissions should be suitable for a live pitch of no more than five minutes.
Projects that present their idea visually are encouraged, though artwork and visual materials are not mandatory.
Submissions should clearly set out the logline, target audience, proposed animation format, and key creative team bios. Episodic projects should also include episode length.
Detailed budget information and cast or voice ideas are not essential at this stage.
Applicants must hold the relevant rights to the project they are pitching.
Who can apply
This opportunity is designed primarily for emerging and independent animation creators, especially those without established industry access or existing connections.
Creators and small teams developing projects outside established studio structures are particularly encouraged to apply.
What you need to include in your SMASH Pitch
Your SMASH Snapshot must include at minimum:
Logline
Format; Genre; Setting; Runtime
Brief Biog of key creatives
Synopsis
Creative vision
Visual references encouraged but not essential
How to Apply
Create your FREE SMASH Pitch at app.mysmash.media.
Build your Snapshot with the required elements above.
Hit 'Share Project' and select MOVE Summit from the Call Out page.
Submit before Wednesday 11 January.
Protect your IP
At SMASH, protecting your creative work is at the heart of everything we do. Every project uploaded to the platform is automatically timestamped and securely stored, giving you a verifiable digital record of ownership. Your pitch is only shared when you choose, and with the people you choose — ensuring your ideas remain yours, always. We call it Pitch Protection, and it's how we make sure creators can share their work with confidence, knowing their IP is safe and traceable.
Key Dates
Submission Deadline: Wednesday 11 January
Shortlist Announced: 20 January
Event / Market / Live Pitch: February, MOVE Summit, Edinburgh
Important Notes
It's FREE to create and submit a SMASH Pitch.
Selected participants must attend the pitch workshop and live event.
Industry experts are there to provide their considered feedback and guidance only.
Live pitches must be no longer than five minutes.
Members of the judging panel and their affiliated companies are under no obligation to pursue further communication or development discussions after the pitch event.
Questions? Contact: cupid@mysmash.media
About MOVE Summit
MOVE Summit is Scotland’s animation and VFX gathering. Our four day conference held in Edinburgh – brings together creatives, technicians, educators and movers & shakers from film, television, advertising, games, and immersive arts to celebrate the art, craft and business of making things move.
The flagship event showcases the best work from throughout the industry, and offers a place for those leaders, support agencies, practitioners, creatives, educators and students to gather
About My SMASH Media
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