The CoSTAR National Lab is looking for innovative approaches to advanced production that improve efficiency and enhance workflowsโhelping create impactful, audience-facing experiences.
If youโre a UK-based creative or technology-focused SME developing technical innovations for production pipelines, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Potential applications include:
- Film and TV development
- Animation and visual effects
- Games and digital content creation
- Live performance production
- Emerging media and new technologies
Whatโs on offer?
This R&D programme provides a generous support package, including:
- Access to studio and AI compute facilities
- World-class research expertise
- Cash funding
- Travel and residency stipend (subject to eligibility)
A total of ยฃ140,000 in cash funding is available to support 3โ5 projects, with up to ยฃ40,000 per project.
What are they looking for?
The Lab is keen to explore new workflows and production tools, including (but not limited to) innovations in:
- 2D and 3D capture or asset production
- Motion capture or motion extraction techniques
- AI-powered production pipelines
- Democratised production*
- Converged production*
Further details are available in the call brief.
Application deadline: Monday 15 December 2025, 12:00 GMT
Full details and application: https://bit.ly/CSNL_Call2_APT
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