How to turn a personal project into a 3D animation film

Introduction

Join us for an exclusive workshop where you’ll learn how to develop a personal project and transform it into a full-scale animation success. Discover the key stages of pre-production, production, and post-production, and gain valuable insights into attracting collaborators, investors, and distributors for your independent projects.

Workshop Description

This workshop offers a detailed guide on how to transform a personal project into a full-scale 3D animated film, providing participants with both creative and practical strategies. It begins by highlighting the importance of personal projects as tools for creative growth and career development, supported by case studies of successful projects that started small and evolved into professional films.

Participants will learn about the key elements of pre-production, including developing compelling concepts, creating characters, and structuring essential materials like scripts, storyboards, and animatics. The workshop will also emphasize the importance of a production bible to maintain clarity throughout the process.

In the production phase, attendees will explore strategies to manage limited resources such as time, budget, and personnel. They will gain insights into optimizing production pipelines and solving problems efficiently through real-world examples.

The session will also cover how to pitch projects to investors and distributors, build a professional network, and use festivals and social media to create visibility. As part of the workshop, participants will pitch their own projects, receiving feedback on how to improve both their presentation and development strategies.

By the end of the workshop, attendees will understand how to strengthen pre-production, streamline production workflows, and promote their projects to attract collaborators and funding, equipping them to successfully create a 3D animated film.

Module 1

Introduction to transforming a personal project:
The importance of personal projects for growth and creative freedom.
Case studies of successful projects that evolved into animated films.

Module 2

Developing a solid pre-production process:
Creating compelling concepts and characters.
Essential pre-production elements: script, storyboards, and animatics.
Building a production bible to guide your project.

Module 3

Production strategies for independent 3D films:
Managing limited resources: time, budget, and personnel.
Optimizing production pipelines to maximize efficiency and quality.
Examples of innovative problem-solving during production.

Module 4

Building a network and securing funding:
Strategies to pitch your project to investors and distributors.
Networking tips to attract talent, collaborators, and industry mentors.
Utilizing festivals, social media, and marketing to create buzz.

Module 5

Practical exercise:
Group activity: participants pitch their personal project concepts.
Collaborative feedback on improving project presentation and development
strategies.