Summer School is back! ↪ 18–24 July 2026, free and for teens from Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova.
Application deadline: 30 June
This year we will host our 3rd edition in Yakovtsi, Bulgaria.
Eligibility: You can apply if you are currently in high school or are graduating in June 2026.
Participation is free, with accommodation, meals, and equipment provided by us. A selection process is in place, based on a short portfolio
The Summer School experience
The Animation Incubator Summer School is a week-long animation camp and intensive workshop for teenagers. Each edition brings together 10 selected participants who live and work together for one week, guided by professional mentors.
During the Summer School, 10 selected participants from Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova will spend a week working as a studio to create a collaborative animated film under the guidance of animation directors Laura Pop and Iva Tokmak. We will explore themes of migration in times of conflict from the perspective of domestic animals.
Participants will learn the full animation production process — from concept and story development to animation, sound, and final delivery. The result is a collaborative animated film, created by the group and later distributed internationally through festivals, screenings, and partner initiatives.
You can explore animations produced in previous editions on Our Productions page.
Past participants have seen their films selected at international festivals, won awards, and gone on to access further opportunities in animation, film, and creative education as a result of their participation.
To apply, join the Animation Incubator Community here and follow us on Instagram @theanimationincubator to stay up to date with upcoming calls.
A project by The Animation Incubator, in partnership with Compote Collective, KinoKlas, Scoala9 and Save the Dogs and Other Animals. Co-financed by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. The project is co-financed by The Administration of the National Cultural Fund (AFCN). The project does not necessarily represent the official position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN shall not be held liable for the project's content or any use to which the project outcome might be put. These are the sole responsibility of the beneficiary of the funding.
