Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo (A-AIR) 2016 program is now accepting entries, inviting new talents from all over the world. Organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan (Bunka-cho) and run by the Japan Image Council since 2010, this project aims to provide three outstanding young animation artists with an opportunity to come to Tokyo and create new works while directly interacting with Japanese animation culture. Applicants’ eligibility includes, being between the ages of 20 and 35 as of the deadline, and having had one of their animated works screened at an international film festival, exhibition or similar event.

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