American Film Showcase 2018 Southeast Asian Regional Workshop Animation Storytelling Workshop: Feature Film Story and Pitch Development The U.S. Mission in Vietnam is seeking candidates for the Animation Storytelling Workshop in Luang Prabang from December 6 - 13, 2018. Organized by the American Film Showcase (AFS), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Laos and the Luang Prabang Film Festival, the workshop will focus on story and pitch development for animated feature film. Up to 12 writers and artists from ASEAN member states will travel to Luang Prabang to workshop existing feature animated film projects with the support of American animation experts. The workshop will culminate in final pitch presentations. All costs related to the program will be covered by AFS. Participant Program Dates Arrival Date: December 6 Program Dates: December 7 – December 11 Final Presentations/Pitches: December 12 Departure Date: December 13 Led by Academy Award®-winning producer Aron Warner (Shrek, Shrek 2, Book of Life) and visual development artist Arthur Fong (The Croods, Kung Fu Panda 3), teams of writers/directors and artists (illustrators, concept artists, designers), as well as two character designers, will spend five days workshopping their animated feature film ideas. All candidates must: Come from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Laos, or Brunei. Be proficient in English. Have an idea for a project they can bring to the workshop. Be mid-career animation professionals with several years of experience. AFS will also accept applications from for mid-career character designers who will support all the groups during workshop. The U.S. Mission in Vietnam looks forward to receiving applications for this program. If you are interested, please fill up the application form by 17:00, September 13, 2018. Links as below: For applicants residing in Quang Tri to the North: https://bit.ly/2MXdHjR For applicants residing in Thua Thien Hue to the South: https://bit.ly/2BVyFva Please direct any question to [email protected]. .