IN PERSON WORKSHOP
Experimental Stop Motion
With Can Can Club
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
This workshop offers an exquisite collection of experimental animation. Using diverse objects, colors, and materials, each participant will create an animated fragment that will then be combined with the others’ pieces into a collective piece. The final work will also have synchronized musical accompaniment, enhancing the playful and collaborative nature of the experience.
Each participant will receive a guide to prepare their material and, on set, will have at least one hour to develop their stop-motion fragment. In the end, all the fragments will be combined into an animated collage that celebrates shared imagination.
Goals:
- Experiment with the exquisite corpse technique applied to animation.
- Encourage collaboration and collective play in a creative environment.
- Explore stop motion in a free, accessible, and experimental way.
- Create a unique audiovisual work that reflects multiple perspectives.
MODALITY
In person
LANGUAGE
Spanish
WHO IS IT FOR?
The workshop is open to animators of any level and technique who want to experiment, play, and have fun with stop motion.
No prior experience with this technique is necessary, but basic animation skills and, above all, a strong desire to create as a team are required.
WHEN?
Thursday, October 30th, 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
(We’ll animate for approximately 3 hours, after which the idea is to stay for a meal and a drink, and continue sharing. If you can’t stay the whole time, you can still participate.)
WHERE?
At Can Can Club, Cuba 4247.
Can Can Club
Can Can Club is a stop-motion animation studio founded in Buenos Aires in 2010 by Mab and Becho. Since its inception, the studio has been characterized by its artisanal, experimental, and deeply emotional work, with a distinctly animated approach.
Throughout its history, Can Can Club has produced short films and series that have made their mark on the international scene, including Teclópolis, Inercia, The Smallest Man in the World, 2 Little Birds, and My Gut Friend. With these works, the studio participated in and won awards at prominent festivals, such as Annecy—where it won Best Series for 2 Little Birds—Prix Jeunesse, and Cannes, where My Gut Friend received one of the main awards. In addition to its creative projects, Can Can Club has worked for global companies and brands such as Nintendo, Google, Kellogg’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, TikTok, Samsung, Huawei, US Bank, Got Milk, and Spotify, consolidating its expertise in creating visual universes for diverse audiences.
Today, more than a decade after its founding, the studio continues to expand its horizons and share its love for stop motion. Its mission is to build a community, support new generations of animators, and carry the torch of this art form from Argentina to the world.
INSCRIPCIÓN REGULAR AGOTADA
INSCRIPCIÓN COMO OYENTES:
WORKSHOP PRICE
ARS 25,000
PAYMENT METHODS:
ALIAS: microcortos
CVU: 0000003100097267756876
Mercado Pago a nombre de: Jose Manuel lo Bianco Y Camino
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Fill out the FORM and send proof of payment to: produccion@bitbangfest.com and alo@cancanclub.com.ar with the subject line “Payment – Experimental Stop Motion Workshop – First Name_Last Name”
To secure your spot in the workshop, we ask that you pay the full amount and send us proof of payment. Space is limited.
CONTENTS
Lesson 1 – Thinking about sound from the idea (sound prepro)
- Brief framework: Why sound integration in the early stages changes decisions within animation.
- Tools: Spotting list, sound map, audio references.
- Guided exercise: Sound map of a micro-scene (template provided or your own material).
- Delivery: Draft spotting list + references per team.
- Task: Bring 30–60 seconds of your own or use provided scenes.
Lesson 2 – Ambiences, Foley, and Emotional Rhythm
- Techniques: Layers of atmosphere, objects, textures, intentional silences.
- Light recording: Foley with smartphone/interface and basic processing.
- Voice direction: Intention, diction, micro-technical direction; checklist.
- Delivery: Minimum viable sound bank + voice guide + free-to-use sound library and affordable subscription software.
Lesson 3 – Minimum Viable Original Music & Base Mix
Music: Motif/ostinato, dramatic tempo, simple instrumentation. Implementation of AI tools (Suno)
Base Mix: Balance, panning, EQ/gentle compression for clarity.
Final Deliverable: 30–60 s micro-soundtrack per team + quality checklist.
Wrap-up: Festival/market criteria and next steps.
Materials provided (downloadable):
Spotting list template (CSV/Sheets).
Sound map (editable PDF).
Voice/animation mix checklist.
Resource pack, libraries, and free software (clear licenses).
REGISTRATION
Data marked with * (asterisk) are mandatory.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
CONTACT
For inquiries, please write to produccion@bitbangfest.com
No refunds will be given to those who have registered and are unable to participate.