112, Arch. Kyprianou Av.
Strovolos
2060 Nicosia
Cyprus
- Arts
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Media
- Youth and education
CAA is operated by volunteers - there are no paid staff members.
The board consists of a 5 member committee. (https://animationcyprus.com/about-us-2/)
At the moment there are 34 members.
Most members are between the ages of 25-40.
CAA is also an ASIFA local chapter and represents and is inline with the values of ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d’Animation) - an UNESCO affiliated organisation. (Animation specific).
As CAA was only registered in August 2020 - there have not been any major projects in effect yet.
Some minor activities where:
- Outreach/consultation at English School Nicosia for students considering studying animation.
- Consultation for an animation competition by CVAR Foundation.
CAA was formed in 2018 and while waiting for the official registration to be approved, some activities and actions took place:
- Represented Cyprus and the local community at ANNECY 2019 (international animation festival) and promoted a printed and digital catalogue with local animation professionals and studios.
- Attended animation festival locally and abroad. (by invitation)
- Addressed issues to Government and Parliament regarding requirements, terms and conditions of the newly established film scheme, that directly affected our members and the industry (Olivewood).
- Organised animation screenings in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos for the International Animation Day (IAD) celebrations for the general public.
Cyprus Animation Association (CAA) is a local association which aims to represent professionals and artists in the disciplines of animation, motion graphics and visual effects. CAA's mission is:
- to promote and develop the art of animation in Cyprus and abroad.
- to promote and develop the animation professional practice for its members and the local animation community.
- to promote and foster the exchange of information and know-how between members.
- to foster communication and networking, locally and internationally, for professional individuals and entities involved in the animation industry.
- to organise relevant events, festivals and competitions in order to promote animation locally and internationally.
- to participate in activities and work of organisation related to CAA, both in Cyprus and abroad and provide assistance, training and information to said organisations
- to represent CAA members to authorities, organisations, initiatives, conferences, etc. and relays necessary information to and from the members.
- to provide assistance and encourage scientific and statistical research, studies, articles, dissertations in relation to the objects of interest / purposes of the Association.
There are no definite main projects set yet.
The board is considering and assessing a few options for:
- workshops for professionals (online or offline depending on covid circumstances)
- networking events
- competitions
- outreach to youth with consultation on studies and practical workshops
- assist / participate in local animation festivals
CAA could be involved in cultural, media, youth outreach and education workshops, discussions and events that may have some connection with animation, arts, creative enterprise, creative intellectual property and other possible related themes/subjects.
CAA could consult and initiated animation competitions in collaboration/partnership with other organisations by setting specific themes to create awareness for specific issues/subjects.
As a local Cypriot association we are interested in bi-communal initiatives.
**We would like to discuss and explore further how CAA can contribute to ALF
- As we are also an ASIFA chapter (mentioned above) we find that our association values are in line with ALF as well.
- To connect with other member organisations and individuals and explore any opportunities for collaboration and synergies.
- To engage in inter-cultural and inter-disciplinary dialogues.
- CAA and its members could benefit from being part of such a large network of NGO's and organisations, opening networking, communication and other opportunities.
- We hope to find and also give support, if ever needed, in raising important issues and influencing policy makers regarding our members' and communities' welfare.