Don't let anyone tell you that 3D animation costs millions. I've made 7 animated films on shoe string budgets (No AI). If you have a script, I can turn it into an animated film.
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Don't let anyone tell you that 3D animation costs millions. I've made 7 animated films on shoe string budgets (No AI). If you have a script, I can turn it into an animated film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFoCqVoWyfI
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Expand postI’ve decided to put aside pitching for awhile and try approaching using script read and 30 min calls instead. I need to know some executives who look for animated features and have connections at Disney or it’s subsidiaries.
Hey, Mark Kelly. That's great. I did a script read and 30 min call, and it helped me make my feature script better. It's a live-action script though. Reach out to the Success Team at success@stage32.c...
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Hey Mark, it’s a smart move to pivot toward script reads and direct calls to build those relationships. While my current focus is on a high-concept sci-fi pilot, I've found that Stage 32's 'Executive...
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I'm with Mark Kelly on needing to meet with the developers and executives who understand my heartfelt, positive animation TV shows. Disney is my go-to plan for making it happen. It's the only studio t...
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For the third straight week, Avatar: Fire and Ash is leading the box office, fueling hopes for a strong Hollywood rebound in 2026. Has anyone seen it yet? If so, what did you like about it (without spoiling it for those who haven't seen it)?
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I saw one trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, Cyrus Sales. It looks incredible! I don't want to know anything else about the story until I watch the movie.
Cyrus Sales I caught a few reels and 2 interviews with James Cameron speaking on creating these epic movies and on the magic the actors bring to the scripts on You tube. Each Avatar movie has a new un...
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Rose Dupuis I've been doing my best to avoid everything Avatar, afraid someone is going to spoil it. I figured I may have a few more weeks before I start seeing the entire storyline show up on my news...
Expand commentI was one of the ten finalists for Studio 32's animation script contest. I am looking for a manager (who isn't?). Any leads would be appreciated. Pam (www.pamelawinfrey.com)
Congratulations on being one of the ten finalists, Pamela Winfrey! Reach out to the Success Team at success@stage32.com. Geoff and his team can help you connect with managers....
Expand commentLol I’m famously behind on many a classic show, but today I watched the first three episodes of Samurai Jack for the first time and it’s amazing. Definitely missed watching Cartoon Network classics like The Powerpuff Girls and Dexter’s Laboratory and now I want to watch/rewatch them haha
What are your favourite Cartoon Network shows?
Primal is another great show from Genndy Tartakovsky. My favorite Cartoon Network show, though, has to be Rick & Morty. I'm catching up on Bojack Horseman, now, which is a work of genius.
I remember I rewatches Hey Arnold and AH Real Monsters, they were amazing, the writing style feels so well crafted on those shows.
Maurice Vaughan I haven’t met a single adult who watched the show as a child that wasn’t scared by it. I think adults at the time had a funny but odd sense of humor, it's like a horror genre for kids....
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Alex Olguin I loved Hey Arnold, always wanted a bedroom like his.
Cyrus Sales Every kids dream. And I liked Arnold as a character, he was moraly active, that is something I see that many current animated characters lack heavily now at days....
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Animation is so collaborative, your deck or bible has to do more than summarize your world—it must energize artists, inform directors, and instantly show executives how your project fits their needs. Whether you’re creating a feature deck, building a series bible, or weaving in educational or STEM e...
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Thanks for sharing James Lagrimas
That's the plan! Hope you are having a wonderful start to the New Year Sydney S.
Hi everyone,
I’d like to share Inner Universe, an original animated kids IP (ages 6–9) currently at the concept/IP stage.
The project explores the human body as a living, explorable world—combining education, adventure, and humor in a format designed for international audiences and long-term franchise...
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I really like the concept and title, Mustafa Bayraktar! Inner Universe reminds me of Osmosis Jones and Inside Out, but Inner Universe is its own thing. Maybe make the organs characters or special loca...
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Thank you so much, Maurice — really appreciate that.
You’re absolutely right. In Inner Universe, the organs are conceived both as characters and as distinct locations, each with its own function, perso...
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You're welcome, Mustafa Bayraktar. I think Inner Universe will be a hit. I'm looking forward to watching it!
I'm thinking on the magic schoolbus kinf of trip, I loved that show. Or are you gonna give every organ a personality? That actually would be very interesting.
Thanks, Alex!
The Magic School Bus is a great reference in terms of curiosity and learning, but Inner Universe takes a different approach.
Instead of a guided “school trip” inside the body, we’re build...
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Sharing a great read for anyone interested in emotional storytelling through animation, especially without dialogue.
Cartoon Brew spoke with director J.P. Vine as part of their Oscar Shortlist Interviews series, inviting filmmakers behind this year’s 15 Oscar-shortlisted animated shorts to share thei...
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Thanks for sharing the article, Ashley Renee Smith. Movies without dialogue are some of the most moving and gripping films I've seen. I'd like to write one.
I’ve honestly found a lot of value being in The Writer’s Room (even as an audio/animation guy) and this is a perfect example of why.
Stage 32 is hosting a Breakdown Webcast (LIVE on Zoom) with Evan Anglin, Co-Head of the Animation Department and Literary Manager at Zero Gravity Management. He’ll be d...
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I've found a lot of value being in the Writers' Room too, Cyrus Sales. The Breakdown Webcast sounds incredible! I'll try and make it.
Maurice Vaughan hope to see you on!
Does anyone know how to speed up rendering time of animation?
Why would you ask such a question and provide no tech background? We can only guess what is missing or what may go wrong. You either expect quick results - and you are impatient - or you didn't plan f...
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Radu Popp-vinteller happy new year. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. While I understand where you are coming from, your tone is coming across aggressive, with no basis for your assumptions....
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Kevin Jackson and A Happy New Year to you too. Fair enough. I won't pass advice for free in the future, I usually don't. And yes we all had to learn the hard way or if we asked for advice we had to co...
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Radu Popp-vinteller Thanks for understanding. It's unfortunate that you feel censored and that your advice was not appreciated. I love that you recognize that we all don't come from the same backgroun...
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I work in informatic and I work with dot clouds and one thing I do to render the cloud in 3d easier in software is to reduce the poligons, in my case I just gather many dots in one and as you zoom in...
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I might write a Betty Boop or Flip the Frog script, Kevin Jackson. Maybe just for fun and practice. Thanks.
Kevin Jackson first time hearing about flip the frog but I always enjoy seeing what goes into the public domain.
I believe the first iteration of Superman is coming into the public domain Kevin Jackson. This was during his first outing when he couldn't fly yet.
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