GLAS Animation Grant Program

GLAS Animation Grant Program is sponsored by GLAS Animation. The GLAS Animation Grant program supports individual artists and filmmakers in the United States creating bold, groundbreaking, independent animated short films. The funds can be used for equipment, salaries, software, operational costs, sound design, and sound mixing.

This program is not available to students for school projects or for commercial projects like music videos or TV show pitches.

The GLAS Animation Grant program is designed to support artists and filmmakers making bold, groundbreaking, independent work. In the last four years, we have been able to give out nine grants directly to filmmakers towards the development and production of their original short films.

For the GLAS 2022 GLAS Animation Grant Cycle, we will have two grants in the amount of $3000 each, and each grant recipient will also receive a tablet courtesy of Wacom . The GLAS Animation Grants are to be awarded to individual filmmakers living and working in the United States. They are not currently available to students or for commercial projects (including music videos, tv show pitches or web series).

Below you’ll find information regarding deadlines, criteria, application details, instructions, and FAQs. We are not accepting applications at this time We are not accepting applications at this time / Please take a moment to review the criteria and eligibility requirements for the GLAS Animation Grant. Filmmaker must be living and legally able to work in the United States.

Proposed project must be for an independent animated short film. Proposed projects must be able to be completed within 2 years. Filmmaker may not be enrolled in an academic institution.

Filmmaker must have at least one completed film to show. Film must be comprised of at least 50% animation. Filmmaker must be at least 18 years of age.

Please note that pilots, web series, music videos, commissioned works, performances, installations, and features are not eligible for this grant at this time. Below you’ll find a breakdown of the materials needed for this application. Each item is required unless otherwise noted.

Concept Art: original artwork for this project Supporting Materials: Storyboard and/or script (optional) Budget: Provide us with a breakdown of the budget for the proposed project. Link to Animatic (optional) Additional Information such as synopsis, director statement, director biography (More details below) Upon submitting you will be prompted to answer the following questions. Please have the information ready.

Link to website/previous work Director biography: up to 250 words. Production Stage: Briefly describe where you are currently in the production process. How will you make use of the GLAS Animation Grant?

Describe how you intend to make use of the GLAS Animation Grant should it be awarded to you. Be honest, we understand that if you’re working solo, the money might be spent on giving yourself time. Director Statement: Up to 500 words: For example, please tell us what the origins of this project are and why it is meaningful to you.

This year we will be using FilmFreeway to accept grant applications. To begin the application process, please follow the steps below. Be sure to read this entire page before proceeding.

Create a FilmFreeway Account Here you will be prompted to fill out basic information about the project. Please fill out as much information as possible and be sure to include any relevant team members you’ll be working with in the credits section. Please upload or add a link to the work sample that best represents you.

Please upload stills or concept art here Please upload your required materials including budget and CV. You can also upload the optional materials such as the script or storyboard here. can i apply to other grants if i receive a glas grant?

Can i apply on behalf of somebody else? If you are directly involved in the production (i.e. producer) and have the express permission of the director yes you may. CAN I APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE PROJECT?

WHAT CAN THE FUNDS BE USED FOR? If awarded, funds from the GLAS Animation Grant program may be used toward equipment, salaries, software, operational costs, sound design, sound mixing, anything that will help the film get made in a meaningful way. CAN I USE THESE FUNDS TO MAKE A PILOT?

IF I AM A CURRENT STUDENT AND ABOUT TO GRADUATE CAN I APPLY? You may apply for this grant if you are a graduating student if and only if the project you are applying for is not your senior project, thesis, or other school project. CAN THIS BE USED FOR FINISHING FUNDS?

Yes. This grant program also supports finishing funds.