What is the biggest obstacle facing indie animation: MONEY, TIME, DISTRIBUTION or AUDIENCE?
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Star Galaxy Animation Serie
Hello everyone,
I’m happy to present my project animation serie.Max, a teenage gamer and youtuber, is accidentally thrown into the universe of the Star Galaxy game after a scientific experiment that opens a dimensional vortex. In the "White Nexus", he meets Scarlet, an AI who guides him as an avatar...
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Jaz Lagrimas
- 2 months ago
Thanks so much for sharing your project Michel Badohun! What's your logline for STAR GALAXY?
I'm also inviting you to the Writer's Room webcast: Ask Me Anything with Stage 32 CEO RB Botto, LIVE on ZOOM...
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Judy Brulo
- 2 months ago
I love the vibrant poster design.
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate Your comment. Actually I search a Producer or Director who may be interested in the project. Can I have help for that ? Please
Thank you again for the encouragement.
Kevin Jackson
- 2 months ago
Michel Badohun unfortunately, most of us are in the same boat. The best I can do is to recommend this opportunity, which I might also take on. https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/coverage/buy?id=60...
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Can independent animation actually make money?
If you had $50,000 to create an animated IP, would you make a short, pilot, proof-of-concept or something else?
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
Thanks, Kevin Jackson. I'll check it out.
Dwayne Williams
- 2 months ago
Hello Kevin Jackson, along the lines of what Maurice Vaughan said, I'd invest in a solid laptop, load up Unreal Engine with all the plugins and devices I'd need, and then create shorts, trailers, and...
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Kevin Jackson
- 2 months ago
That's great Dwayne Williams but that only takes care of $5,000. What will you do with the rest of the 45,000? You and @Maurice both say POC, shorts and trailer, but would you be hiring a team to do t...
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Dwayne Williams
- 2 months ago
Kevin Jackson I'd collaborate with another creator for characters, and for vocals I'd hire someone for a gig or get someone close to do it if more than one vocal part is needed—if not, I'd do it mysel...
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Owen Ratliff
- 2 months ago
Kevin I am developing my animated series. I did the poster, one sheet, pilot script and now doing the trailer.
Final Space: The indie animation that became a mainstream phenomenon then disappeared
A YouTuber names Olun Rogers pitched an animation concept, and it quickly became a hit. So much so, a variety of platforms had a small bidding war for it, including TBS and Netflix. That animation was Final Space. It was Ace Ventura meets Star Trek in anima...
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Any black female animators out there?
I'm making a doc on the audacious female cyclist of 1890s Boston, Kittie Knox. Parts in the doc will have animation of Kittie.
Hi, Nancy Rosenblum. Great to meet you. Your doc sounds interesting.
Sandhaata Sandhimaan Stiraha II
The first episode received a lot of critical acclaim appreciation from many screenwriters of stage 32 and outside in the Moviestorm animators who push boundaries in Moviestorm and make movies and films. I'm Happy to launch the 2nd Episode of Sandhaata Sandhimaan Stiraha
OVERVIEW: Sandhaata Sandhimaan...
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What Part of Animation Do You Want to See?
Animation is more than the final product, it’s the story, design, and countless creative decisions behind every frame.
I’ve been sharing behind-the-scenes looks at our process, but I want to make sure I’m creating content this community actually finds valuable.
What would you like to see more of?
Chara...
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I like the clip, @Cyrus, especially the animation style. Character development interests me most.
What animation topics do you want to talk about???
Hey folks, I've been noticing a dip in interactions. I would love to know, what topics you would love to discuss that perhaps you are not seeing here?
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
Hey, Kevin Jackson. I'd love to talk about writing animated characters, feature scripts, teleplays, and pitching projects.
Rushini MacColla
- 2 months ago
Hi Kevin,
how are you? If you are a student, we would love to see some work that you have done! We are creating a platform only for students where they can showcase their films, animations to make sure...
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Kevin Jackson
- 2 months ago
I am not a student, but I am a lecturer. I can recommend students.
Rushini MacColla
- 2 months ago
Pitching Tips from Emily Brundige
I have found Emily's pitching tips very useful. I hope you do too.
Thanks for sharing the video, Kevin Jackson. It's a must-watch! One of the things that stood out is "what makes this world different from others?"
Stage 32 8-Part Screenwriting Lab: Write your Animation Feature or TV Script (June 2026). With Evan Anglin
Streamers and studios are pouring more than ever into original animated content for TV and film, and right now is your moment to jump in. Imagine bringing your own unforgettable characters to life, building imaginative worlds, and writing stories that make directors, artists, and audiences sit up an...
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Kevin Aldrich
- 3 months ago
@Lauren loved the discussion on lessons learned https://www.stage32.com/blog/what-writers-learn-after-their-first-taste-......
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Lauren Hackney
- 3 months ago
Thank you so much for reading Kevin Aldrich I enjoyed putting that one together :)
Kevin Aldrich
- 3 months ago
This is the AI promo for our book, a short YA Sci-fi novellete. I don't intend to create the whole book into AI, which is why I'm taking Evan's workshop. I'm hoping we can get this into development br...
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Evan Anglin
- 2 months ago
Hi All, I am excited to our last class 1 on 1's. The Stage 32 teams will be sending out a link to everyone to sign up. For those who can't make it times on Saturday. There will be a few slots on Monda...
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Lauren Hackney
- 2 months ago
Thank you so much Evan Anglin I'll let the education Team know which time slot is best for me. Just so I know - is there a class at the normal time or is it just a 1 on 1? Also, after getting to know...
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Over six weeks, you’ll learn how to create a polished animation feature deck or series bible that showcases your characters, story...
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Hey, @Kevin. I'm not sure what's the biggest obstacle, but do you think the number of people working on an animated project is a big obstacle? I'm thinking it ties into money and time.