The Animae Caribe bmobile 2021
Stopmo-Mobile Competition//

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, we are pleased to announce the Animae Caribe | bmobile 2021 Stopmo-Mobile Competition.

The competition is open to aspiring filmmakers across the Caribbean and is open to creators, 12 years and up.

Create your own stop motion video of 30 – 45 seconds, with your mobile phone and win great prizes! All sponsored by bmobile.

All you have to do is create – submit – collect votes – and WIN!

Submit stop-motion clips with a minimum length of 30 seconds and maximum length of 45 seconds. These must be produced using smartphone/mobile device technology only.

Stop motion is a niche style that has been growing in popularity despite often being classified as “old school.” It is attributed to the likes of popular films from award-winning companies like Aardman Animation and Laika. These include The Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings, Missing Link and Chicken Run.
Past Animae Caribe guest and animation director from LAIKA Studios in Oregon will give an online masterclass and head the Judging Panel for selection of the winners.

The deadline for submission is October, 25th  2021

Stop Motion Tips & Tricks from Brad Schiff//

Brad Schiff is an American stop-motion animation supervisor. Known for his works at Laika as an animation supervisor in acclaimed films such as ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls and Kubo and the Two Strings for which he received an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects nomination at the 89th Academy Awards.

Brad is one of our special guests at Animae Caribe, having supported student animation programmes with the University of Trinidad and Tobago and our local community with exciting training and film screenings of his work.

He comes to us this year in this special video interview to talk about how you can best approach this challenge, with our special host, Anuskha Sonai, Festival Coordinator and CEO of Creative Tech Hub Caribbean.

Prizes//

  • 100 Bmobile $100 Phone Cards
  • 20 Annual Bmobile Data Plans
  • 10 Tablets
  • 100 Animae Caribe Festival (Sponsor Branded) Memorabilia’s
  • 10 Animae Caribe Festival (Sponsor Branded) Hampers
  • Winners submitted to international Smartphone Film Festivals

Themes//

  • Lockdown but NOT Down.
    This theme can be interpreted by the creators in any way they see fit. The aim is to focus on the positive aspects of being in lockdown or locked out. Every situation is an opportunity dressed upas a challenge.
  • My happy place
  • Stopmo Happy Dance – My Shuffle
  • Crazy Caribbean
  • Well, that’s crazy!
  • Moments of Care
  • Caring Moments

Criteria//

  1. This competition is open to all Caribbean nationals.
  2. Entries could be submitted by individuals or groups. (Groups must not exceed 3 persons.)
  3. Only films using smartphone or tablets are eligible.
  4. Only stop-motion films are eligible.
  5. Multiple smartphones or tablet devices may be used.
  6. Editing video and using copyright free sound and music is encouraged.
  7. No form of nudity, profanity, and racist content will be permitted.
  8. Films must be suitable for all ages.

Submit Your Entry//

You can select to Enter your submission or View the Gallery of submissions from the form below.

Need Inspiration?//

The Isle of Doubles Stop motion video: created during Animae Caribe 2019 Festival, during a masterclass led by Brad Schiff from Laika Studios.

Behind the Scenes//

Here are some behind the scenes pictures of the “making of the Isle of Doubles Stop motion video”.

Stay Tuned for More Updates on How to Vote for your Favorite Video//

Recent News//

Shop and Support Animae Caribe//

Support the Future of Animae Caribe by having a piece of Animae Caribe that you can wear!

Check out our masks and t shirts for sale in our Animae Caribe store on Shop Caribe our official partner.