Hothouse 15

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Make a film with the NFB English Animation Unit

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is seeking submissions from emerging animation creators for the 15th edition of Hothouse, a 12-week paid mentorship in animation filmmaking within the unique traditions of NFB animation.

Hothouse is about reimagining ways of creating animation—ways that are faster and more flexible, and that embrace the many possibilities of the animation process while achieving creative and technical excellence.

We’re looking for six new talents who are willing and able to embrace the Hothouse framework and jump head-first into this intensive experience.

About this edition

The theme this year is: “People Watching.”

Hothouse 15 is available to applicants located anywhere in Canada. Participants who reside close to the NFB’s headquarters in Montreal are encouraged to work from there. Most of the program will be conducted remotely, and to the best of our ability, equipment will be provided.

Participants must also be willing to travel to Montreal for one week of orientation, January 13–17, 2025, and again for one week of post-production, March 31–April 4, 2025. Travel will be arranged and paid for by the NFB.

Team and timeline

NFB English Animation Unit

Hothouse 15 production crew

 

Application deadline: 5 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Program dates: January 13–April 4, 2025

Orientation and pre-production: January 13–17, 2025

Production: January 20–March 28, 2025

Post-production and wrap: March 31–April 4, 2025

 

View Submission Guidelines

If you have questions, please contact Associate Producer Fred Casia at hothouse@nfb.ca