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Animation Matchmaking Series

Animation Matchmaking Series 2025. Connect. Collaborate. Create.

Host

VFXG, NZWG, DEGANZ

Date

4
August 2025

Type

Online

Location

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Are you an animator, writer, director or producer looking to develop your next animation project? The Animation Matchmaking Series 2025 is a free, online initiative designed to help creatives across Aotearoa find their perfect collaborators and build strong applications for NZFC animation funding.

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Animators, Writers, Directors & Producers - Let’s Make Some Animation Magic!

Are you an animator, writer, director or producer looking to develop your next animation project? The Animation Matchmaking Series 2025 is a free, online initiative designed to help creatives across Aotearoa find their perfect collaborators and build strong applications for NZFC animation funding.

With $500,000 in dedicated animation funding available through the He Kauahi Catalyst Fund, now is the time to spark new connections and get your project off the ground.

What’s included in the free online series:

  • Funding intel and presentations from industry insiders
  • Facilitated group roundtables
  • 1:1 speed matching sessions
  • Access to a matchmaking platform to connect with other creatives
  • Programme runs throughout August 2025

Whether you have a project in development or are looking to join a team, this is your chance to form meaningful collaborations and strengthen your next NZFC funding application. The next Catalyst funding round will be opening in September–October 2025

Deadline 4 August 2025

Register Here - NOW!

Animation Matchmaking Series is Led by VFXG, NZWG, and DEGANZ, in partnership with NZFC.

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