Project Fusion Junction

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Explore Youth:

Are you passionate about comics, graphic novels, manga and anime?

Project Fusion Junction is your chance to work together with other teenagers from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Northern Ireland to create a three-chapter graphic novel with an exciting multimedia format.

Project Fusion Junction will bring together teens, ages 13 to 18, from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Northern Ireland to collaborate in the creation of a story told from three different perspectives and experiences.

Be mentored by professional writers, artists, musicians, web and graphic designers from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Northern Ireland, with a focus on imagination, new ideas, story creation, and the importance of collective cultural expression and exchange.

Through a series of ongoing conversations, workshops and residencies (virtual and in-person), creative professionals will share ideas and skills that will help you navigate and explore topical themes, issues and stories that matter to you.

APPLY HERE (13-15 age)
APPLY HERE (16-18 age)

The graphic novel will be in two formats:

  • A printed graphic novel
  • Multimedia graphic novel in three parts (with elements of written and spoken storytelling, illustrations, music and sound effects) which will be published online

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • be 13 to 18 years of age;
  • be citizens or residents of Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, or Northern Ireland;
  • be able to commit to ten to twelve 2-hour sessions over 6 months, from September 2025 to March 2026 (approximately 10 to 12 workshops and sessions over 6 months);
  • be willing to participate in group activities, virtually and in-person;
  • demonstrate creative ability in the following, including but not limited to: narrative writing, visual arts, music/sound production; and
  • have signed consent from a parent or guardian if under 18 years of age.

Submission Guidelines

  • Submit a sample of your creative works in one or more of the following categories. (It is possible to enter all categories simultaneously)
  • Creative Writing (up to 500 words): narrative story, poem, personal essay, song lyrics, creative idea or treatment, jokes/riddles, etc.
  • Visual Art: (up to 5 pieces): drawings, graphic design, visual art concepts
  • Music/Audio (up to 5 minutes): musical instrument, or vocals, extempo, music composition, voice acting, spoken word
  • Animation/Video (up to 5 minutes): rotoscope, 3D animation, claymation, stop motion, traditional animation, etc
  • Sound Editing (audio clip up to 5 minutes): dialogue, special effects, music, etc
  • NB: If you do not have pieces ready for submission, but are interested in learning more about graphic design, animation, or multimedia production (video/sound editing), submit a paragraph (up to 250 words telling us why you are a good candidate).
  • Works submitted will be evaluated on the merits of creativity and potential
  • Application and submission does not guarantee participation in the project
  • Use of generative AI for any submission is strictly prohibited

 

For any queries and concerns or clarifications, please contact [email protected].

Successful participants will be announced in August, to start the creative process from September 2025 to March 2026. Deadline for Submissions: August 15 by 11.59 PM AST (GMT-4).