Pitch Your Short Animation at In Motion London 2025
Are you ready to showcase your short animation idea on an international stage? This is your chance to pitch live at the Barbican in front of industry leaders, studios, and fellow creators.
Playgrounds is partnering with MySMASHMedia to host an exclusive Live Pitch Competition during In Motion London 2025.
What’s on offer:
4–5 selected participants will pitch their project live on stage at the Barbican on Friday 10 October 2025
Each finalist will join a prep workshop earlier that day to sharpen their pitch
Receive direct feedback from top industry panelists
Winner will receive a 1-year SMASHPro membership plus mentoring opportunities
1hr feedback from Mikey Please after In Motion London
Format:
3-minute live pitch
Followed by 5–7 minutes of Q&A from panelists (and audience)
Simple visuals allowed (e.g. a single image, slide deck)
Screen (1920x1080px) available with HDMI port
Panelists include:
Mikey Please (Aardman)
Nora Twomey (Cartoon Saloon)
Helen Brunsdon (Animation Associates)
What we’re looking for:
Fresh, original voices in short animation
Distinctive creative ideas with a strong hook/logline
Clear pitches that work live in 3 minutes
How to apply:
Buy your ticket for In Motion London 2025
Create your project Snapshot on SMASH
Upload proof/receipt in the Other Document section of the SMASH Pitch Builder
Submit your pitch to the In Motion London 2025 Callout before Friday 3 October 2025
This is your chance to put your idea in the spotlight, get expert feedback, and connect with industry players who can help bring your vision to life.
About In Motion 2025
After two powerful editions, In Motion returns to London in 2025 right at the heart of European animation and media production. Alongside an inspiring line-up of artist talks, you can expect panel discussions, interviews, live demos, an industry garden, networking & drinks and a brand-new Playgrounds App to connect with fellow attendees throughout the festival. In Motion London 2025 is your place to recharge, connect, and get creatively fired up. Proudly supported by our principal sponsor: Procreate.