CTN FOUNDATION ACTIVE programs

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The Andreas Deja Scholarship Award  2024/2025

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"This scholarship plays a crucial role in supporting the the 'Illusion of Life' and full animation while nurturing the talents of 2D animation artists"

The Glenn Vilppu Scholarship Award  2024/2025 

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"An exclusive masterclass scholarship to join a special field trip experience to the stunning Getty Center Museum in Los Angeles, California and CTNX "

The Michal Makarewicz Scholarship Award 2024/2025

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"This scholarship plays a crucial role in nurturing and cultivating the creative talents of 3D animation artists from around the world."

CTN International Creative Exchange Program (ICEP) 2024/2025

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ICEP provides a global cross training canvas to learn through the cultural and creative exchanges of students and educators around the world. 

Filmmaker Showcase 2024

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"This exclusive selection gives new filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their film in a high quality environment, share their journey and meet their audience and other filmmakers.. 

The Exhibition Award 2024/2025

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"This award is granted by supporting patrons and is a great opportunity for mid-journey artists to gain exposure and experience by exhibiting at a trade show, expo or conference."

The Walks of Life Challenge 2024/2025

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An original unique, Fantasia-esque animation experience that melds music, performance, animation, the Illusion of Life, and storytelling into a spectacular showcase.

How to Succeed in TV Animation 2024

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This is an eye-opening series of classes filled with insight into the daily routine  for three main job titles: Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, and  Visual Development Artist. 

Performance Animation  2024

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"This intensive program discusses and explains the simplest to most complex theories, ideas, and choices in creating the performance in full 2D Classical Animation."

CTN International Creative Exchange Program (ICEP) 2025/2026

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ICEP provides a global cross training canvas to learn through the cultural and creative exchanges of students and educators around the world. 

The Experience Award November 2024

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"This award is granted by supporting studios and is a great opportunity for mid-journey artists to gain exposure and experience by exhibiting at a trade show, expo or conference."

Raise the Bar Recruiting 2024

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"Whether you're an artist, developer, writer, musican or have any other kind skill in the creative talent world of visual storytelling there are steps you can take to get connected to a studio, project, or team to join up with. ."

The Family Day Opportunity 2023 (Ended)

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"The Family Animation Initiative with the Creative Talent Network is like a magical recipe, working with parents to help cultivate the next generation of creators, dreamers, and storytellers. "

The Animation Mentor Award 2023 (Ended)

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"The instructors  provide feedback and share real-world advice that help students  succeed.  This scholarship is geared toward students and experienced animators alike."

Raise the Bar Recruiting (Ended)

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"Whether you're an artist, developer, writer, musican or have any other kind skill in the creative talent world of visual storytelling there are steps you can take to get connected to a studio, project, or team to join up with. ."

CTN EXPO 2023 (Ended)

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"Every Year is a Unique Creative Experience. We are an event devoted to creating meaningful in person experiences that speak for themselves, rather than relying on heavy sugar-coated promotional and marketing."

Lend a Hand 2023  (Ended)

Next Round coming in 2024

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"This award is granted to individuals, schools and non-profit groups helping to provide opportunities for those up and coming artists who may not have the resources available."

 May - October 2022 (Ended)

January - December 2023 (Ended)

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"I really liked that James talked about various styles in Visual development and how the thought process of creating ideas goes down in this department."

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Awarded The Visual Development Award July - October 2022 (Ended)

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"I am so grateful to have been able to participate and meet Dominick and other great artists. I look forward to seeing what's to come in this new year!"

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Awarded The Perfect Pitch Award August - October 2020 (Ended)

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"It was amazing practice, and a huge encouragement. We learned so much from that experience, and it has helped us gain confidence and credibility in our future pitches."