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Joshua Michael Powell
The Stage 32 Animation World Cup Round 1: Pixar Bracket

The Animation World Cup continues, and it's time to open the Pixar bracket!

To determine the seeds, I used box-office performance, with each franchise represented only once. Sequels don't receive separate spots — if a sequel outperformed the original, that performance was credited toward the franchis...

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Don Dushime

I’d choose THE INCREDIBLES because of its strong family dynamics, character development, and emotional journey. As a screenwriter, I really appreciate stories where the characters are just as important as the plot.

Jahnavi Kannan

Instinctively, I'd say THE INCREDIBLES. This movie has everything: unique + memorable characters (Edna, Jack, Bob, Syndrome, Frozone), a fast paced, timeless plot that never drags, intense family dyna...

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John Logan

I gotta got with RATATOUILLE mainly because it is one of my favorite Pixar films. I also love The Incredibles, but Ratatouille is just something special. Ratatouille teaches that you can do great and...

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Lucie Stotter

THE INCREDIBLES all the way! The mix of Bond theme paired with the superhero and making them a family unit is not only original but the adult content (ie jokes only adults will understand) makes it a...

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Joshua Michael Powell

I truly appreciate all the energy put into this post, honestly, it was very hard setting up the bracket originally because Pixar dominated. Out of the original 32 films, it would have taken over 18 of...

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Kevin Jackson
Why don't more independent animated films break through?

What is the biggest obstacle facing indie animation: MONEY, TIME, DISTRIBUTION or AUDIENCE?

Maurice Vaughan

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.

Michel Badohun
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

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

I love the vibrant poster design.

Michel Badohun

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

Michel Badohun

Thank you again for the encouragement.

Kevin Jackson

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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Kevin Jackson
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

Thanks, Kevin Jackson. I'll check it out.

Dwayne Williams

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

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

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

Kevin I am developing my animated series. I did the poster, one sheet, pilot script and now doing the trailer.

Kevin Jackson
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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Nancy Rosenblum
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.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Nancy Rosenblum. Great to meet you. Your doc sounds interesting.

Harish Harish Chidambaram
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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Cyrus Sales
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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Maurice Vaughan

I like the clip, @Cyrus, especially the animation style. Character development interests me most.

Kevin Jackson
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

Hey, Kevin Jackson. I'd love to talk about writing animated characters, feature scripts, teleplays, and pitching projects.

Rushini MacColla

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

I am not a student, but I am a lecturer. I can recommend students.

Rushini MacColla

That’s amazing!!!!

hellocinephic.com

Instagram: cinephicfilms...

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Kevin Jackson
Pitching Tips from Emily Brundige

I have found Emily's pitching tips very useful. I hope you do too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxBkvF6yaoQ

Maurice Vaughan

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?"

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