CALL: Stop-Motion Animator short film ' Parent

Local production looking for a stop motion animator to help with short film about raising a child in the time of AI. Production to take place in 2026
About The Project:
The Good Parent is a thought-provoking animated short that explores the ethical parallels between raising a child and developing artificial intelligence. Through the metaphor of a seed growing into a tree, we delve into the stages of nurturing, planting, guiding, and maturing, while addressing the responsibility we hold in shaping both future generations and the technologies we create. The story is both poignant and reflective, ending with an open-ended conclusion that leaves the audience contemplating the future of AI.
Payment/compensation: $50/second of finished animation.
Cultural Background Requirements: The successful candidate will be a Canadian citizen. We also encourage Indigenous peoples, official language minorities, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women to submit application ideas, and we are happy to answer any questions you might have prior to applying.
Length of contract: 3-6 months
Starting date of contract: April 2026
Description of duties for contract: Other than animating, possibly Lighting. All materials will be provided (Main material used will be dried flowers ( not the cumbersome kind ) + some playdough + 1 character already created from scratch using bendable wire )
Skill/technology Requirements: Proficiency with stop-motion software (e.g., Dragon frame, Stop Motion Studio) or 2D animation (portfolio required).

• Experience in lighting, set design, and prop manipulation to make the stop-motion
• Knowledge of how to animate natural textures (e.g., making dried flowers appear to move organically and realistically).
• Hands-on experience working with materials such as dried flowers and playdough to create characters, objects, and scenes. Ability to animate highly stylized organic motions (flower petals bending, twisting, and moving to mimic sign language
• Experience with sign language is not a necessity, but the ability to animate a simple "hello message using sign language" is beneficial.

• Experience in lighting, set design, and prop manipulation to make the stop-motion
• Knowledge of how to animate natural textures (e.g., making dried flowers appear to move organically and realistically).
• Hands-on experience working with materials such as dried flowers and playdough to create characters, objects, and scenes. Ability to animate highly stylized organic motions (flower petals bending, twisting, and moving to mimic sign language
• Experience with sign language is not a necessity, but the ability to animate a simple "hello message using sign language" is beneficial.