Call for 2D Animators – Help Create a Timeless Christmas Short Film
We're developing an original 2D animated Christmas short film,
Santa Claws
— a heartfelt, storybook-inspired tale envisioned in the tradition of
The Snowman, Klause
and
Ernest & Celestine
.
This is a
passion project
designed to become a
timeless 20-minute animated short
with festival submissions (BAFTA, Annecy, etc.), picture-book publication, and global YouTube release. Our aim is to create something families can return to every Christmas.
What we're looking for:
* Talented 2D + 3D animators (hand-drawn, digital, or hybrid styles)
* Artists who love warm, painterly, storybook aesthetics
* Passionate collaborators excited by the chance to bring a
new Christmas legend
to life
Important:
* This is
unpaid at this stage
(independent, no budget yet).
* We're starting with a
short pilot sequence (2–3 minutes)
to establish style, workflow, and mood.
* If successful, the project will move toward festivals, funding, and wider distribution.
Why join?
* Your work will be credited and showcased at
film festivals
and on
IMDb
.
* This is a chance to collaborate on something
original, global, and timeless
.
* Potential to grow into a larger production with funding if the pilot gains traction.
If you're an animator who loves the magic of Christmas storytelling and wants to help craft something unforgettable, I'd love to hear from you.