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Young Animator of the Year UK (YAY UK)<\/a> has announced that its 2025 competition will open for submissions on May 12th, 2025, seeking to discover, support, and celebrate the brightest young animation stars aged 11 to 22.<\/p>\n

YAY UK offers a platform for young animators to showcase their talent and gain exposure to leading professionals in the UK animation industry. The competition welcomes short animated films in\u00a02D, 3D, or stop-motion, providing a unique opportunity for aspiring artists to receive feedback and recognition.<\/p>\n

YAY UK is pleased to announce its partnerships for this year with\u00a0Manchester Animation Festival<\/a>, the UK\u2019s biggest animation event, and\u00a0HUE<\/a>, the innovative supplier of animation products and creative, educational resources, as sponsors and supporters. Their generous contribution will enhance the experience for all participants and provide even greater opportunities for the winners across all age categories. Winning films will be announced and premiered at Manchester Animation Festival in early November.<\/p>\n

Ruth Barrett, Head of Animation at HUE said of the partnership:<\/p>\n

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At HUE, we\u2019re passionate about sparking creativity in young minds through HUE Animation Studio and HUE Clay. That\u2019s why we\u2019re so excited to support the YAY Awards, a fantastic celebration of the rising stars of animation and the power of imaginative storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

YAY UK is an initiative of\u00a0ACCESS:VFX, an organisation dedicated to building a more inclusive and representative UK animation industry by nurturing talent at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n

The competition will open for entries on May 12th, 2025, and the submission deadline is September 1st, 2025. Over thirty animation industry experts will judge the films, of which the nominated films will be announced on 1st October. The winners in all three categories\u00a0(11-14, 15-18, and 19-22)\u00a0being announced and their films premiered at the Manchester Animation Festival in early October.<\/p>\n

Tom Box, co-creator of YAY and Co-founder of Blue Zoo Animation Studio, states,<\/p>\n

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We are incredibly excited to announce that due to popular demand, the competition has expanded to include a new 19-22 age category. This significant development allows us to support young adults who are pursuing animation studies or are in the early stages of their careers. We believe this will provide a crucial stepping stone for this demographic, alongside continuing to champion the fantastic talent within the younger age groups.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

At a special awards ceremony during Manchester Animation Festival, winners in each age category will be presented with prestigious trophies, have the opportunity to meet expert judges, and receive invitations to private tours of Aardman Animations, Blue Zoo and Wildchild animation studios.<\/p>\n

The competition will open on May 12th. Visit the YAY UK website at<\/em> younganimator.uk<\/a> for full details on how to enter.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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