Tate Movie

Tate Movie graphic with director

The Tate Movie project is aimed at primary school-aged children, and will encourage them to get involved in London 2012 by taking part in new creative opportunities. Legacy Trust UK has committed £3 million to the project which will be in the planning and development stages throughout late 2009 and early 2010, with a programme launch planned for July 2010.

This exciting project will be led by Tate, in collaboration with award-winning animation company Aardman and creative agency Fallon. Together, these organisations will create the Tate Movie, which will be the first of its kind – an animation film made by and for children across the UK.

The Tate Movie will showcase the vivid imaginations of children, and will use great artworks to inspire 5-11 year olds across the UK to contribute their ideas to an animated movie. Children will create every aspect of the film, from the hand-drawn characters and plot twists, down to costumes and comic sound effects. Tate and Aardman will run production workshops around the country, and children will also be able to contribute their ideas on an interactive Tate Movie website.

The Tate Movie project will ensure a long-term legacy by creating resources for young people and teachers which will be sustainable beyond the life of the project.

Further information about the Tate Movie will be available soon.