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In recognition of Stephan Franck’s incredible contributions to the world of visual storytelling, the CTN Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a new graphic novel scholarship in his name. The Stephan Franck Scholarship Award will support emerging talent in the field, offering artists the chance to gain the resources needed to develop their craft and successfully tell their own stories. The scholarship will officially launch in 2025, celebrating Stephan’s legacy and inspiring the next generation of graphic novelists.
This scholarship award offers a rare opportunity to work with this master storyteller who's skill and experience takes him between feature film, comics, and creating captivating, visual worlds.
Celebrating the spirit of the independent storyteller, the Stephan Franck Scholarship Award is designed for artists who dare to carve their own creative path. Focused on Graphic Novels, this scholarship supports those who not only craft compelling narratives but also navigate the business of bringing their visions to life.
This award offers a rare opportunity to work with a master storyteller whose skill and experience span the creation of captivating visual worlds. Whether you're building stories, directing films, or crafting graphic novels, this scholarship empowers you to develop both your artistic voice and the entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive as an independent comic creator.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit a portfolio showcasing their best comic design work, along with the required application test and personal statement selfie video detailing your story, and aspirations. Application deadline: March 29th, 2025.
Stephan Franck is an award-nominated animator/writer/director/comic book creator, who supervised the animation of MARVEL STUDIO’s ”WHAT IF…?” season 1, and is currently directing new episodes of the series. He was a supervising animator on the cult classic THE IRON GIANT, and contributed story to DESPICABLE ME.
He co-created the animated TV series CORNEIL & BERNIE (Nicktoons - Hub Network), received an Annie Award nomination for Best Director In a TV Program for the featurette SMURFS: THE LEGEND OF SMURFY HOLLOW.
Equally active in comics, Stephan founded the comic-book publishing company DARK PLANET, and his graphic novel debut SILVER earned a nomination for the prestigious Russ Manning Award at San Diego Comic Con’s Eisner Awards. SILVER was followed by its prequel ROSALYND, LA crime series PALOMINO and ROMANCE IN THE AGE OF THE SPACE GOD. A new hardcover edition of SILVER is currently published by Abrams ComicArts.
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