The Junior Animator of the Year Competition
Want to win a 2-week PAID internship with an award-winning video production team in 2023?
Skeleton Video Agency is on the lookout for UK Motion Design and Animation heroes of the future.
So if you're looking to jump-start your creative career and get your foot firmly placed in the door of this incredible industry, register your interest to receive the competition brief!

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WHY ENTER THE COMPETITION?
Build your skills
The winner of Skeleton's Junior Animator of the Year will receive a paid 2-week internship with one of the UK's leading video production companies. Our team of award-winning creatives will help you build your skills as a motion designer and gain real-world experience to put on your CV.
Gain more knowledge
The winner will join a team of experts with tons of experience working with global brands. With this internship, you'll get a chance to pick their brains and learn some vital knowledge to help kickstart your career.
Grow your talent
This competition is designed to show you can work to a brief, as well as challenge yourself to create something remarkable.
Get eyes on your work
The winner and the shortlisted entrants will be featured on a reel showcasing their works. This reel will be posted across our channels including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as on our website.
What's the prize?


What's the prize?
The Winner
The winner of Skeleton's Junior Animator of the Year will receive a PAID 2-week internship with our award-winning animation team in Nottingham.
The Shortlist
Shortlisted entrants will have their submissions featured on a reel that will be posted across our social networks and on our website.
Who can enter?
If you live and can work in the UK and have career ambitions in motion design and animation, this competition is for you.

For univeristy students
Want to get a head start with real-world work experience before you graduate?
For college students
Want to wow your future employer of choice?
For ambitious creatives
Whether you're a student, a graduate, or someone with a drive for animation and motion design, we want to see your work.

IMPORTANT DATES

01/09/22
ENTRIES OPEN AND THE BRIEF GETS SENT OUT TO THOSE REGISTERED
We'll be sending out the brief on 1st September 2022 to those who have registered their interest. Entrants can start submitting their works from this date.
28/02/23
ENTRIES CLOSE
DEADLINE EXTENSION: You have until 28th Feb 2023 12am GMT to submit your work to be judged by our award-winning video production team.
04/03/23
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
If you're shortlisted, you'll receive an email and can expect your animation to be showcased on a reel and published across our social networks and on our website.
05/03/23
WINNER ANNOUNCED
If you win, you'll receive an email invitation to meet the team and organise your paid internship!

The Brief
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Our award-winning team

Jonathan English
Managing Director

James Bryant
Partnerships & Acquisitions

Laura Cohen
Account Director

Ollie Bradbury
Head of Motion

Merrin Jensen
Head of Productions

Emily Grant
Senior Motion Designer

Nicole Driver
Producer

Emily Malone
Marketing Manager

Kate Aerts
Producer

Sean Lee
Motion Designer

Chomoi Picho-Owiny
Creative Director

Sarah Parker Belshaw
Producer
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Charlotte Knightley
Senior Creative Strategist
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Johnathan Rousou
Account Executive