The global energy drinks brand, Red Bull, are inviting budding animators in the UK to showcase their imagination, adventure and talent as part of Red Bull's nationwide campaign 'Red Bull Canimation'. Artists are invited to submit an animated short film* inspired by Red Bull's famous blue and silver can** for the chance to attend an internship with top animation companies: Aardman Animations, The Mill & 12foot6.

Three winners will be selected by guest judges James Farrington of The Mill; Merlin Crossingham OF Aardman Animations; Dave Anderson of 12foot6; Jayne Pilling of British Animation Awards; Tom Tagholm of 4Creative. In addition to the internships, the three winners will have their submissions featured on Channel 4 and in cinemas nationwide.

* Film must be no longer than 2 minutes
** The Red Bull blue and silver can must be the feature focus of the animation film. Find out more