Learn directly from Daniel Stellan Kendrick, Manager and Development Executive at Chatrone LLC (The Book of Life).

From our first exposures to Mickey Mouse to the off-color adult humor of South Park, animation spans the human experience. One of the most unlimited and flexible mediums of entertainment, it often remains an outlier in the film industry.

Aspiring writers are constantly inundated with information and resources about writing the perfect feature screenplay, but rarely do they have the opportunity to glimpse inside the animation industry. This practical and informative webinar will illuminate the trade secrets and industry culture of cartoons.

Over the years, Daniel Stellan Kendrick has heard countless pitches from aspiring animation writers. After a while, he realized that the tools required to succeed at writing this unique and unfamiliar specialty are not easy to find. In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, Daniel will walk you through the lay of the land of the animation industry. From concept creation, to the big players, to the final pitch, Daniel will help you master this boundlessly imaginative field we call “animation.”

Daniel Stellan Kendrick is a manager and development executive at Chatrone LLC, a production / management company, which specializes in animation. His clients include writers, artists, and creators that have worked on projects such as Robot Chicken, Spongebob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Lego Movie. Chatrone’s first animated feature, The Book Of Life, was nominated for five Annie Awards and a Golden Globe.

• An overview of the animation industry
• What are the differences between animated feature films and television?
• Who are the big players in animation?
• What are the differences between preschool, 6-11, and adult animation?
• Who will buy my show?
• Where do independent animation studios fit in?
• Who makes the show?
• The current climate and trends.
• What you need to sell your animated show
• Do I need to draw?
• What’s a pitch bible?
• What’s in a strong animated premise?
• Do I have to write a pilot?
• The genres of animated television.
• The components of a pitch bible.
• Character, character, character.
• Tying it all together into a great pitch at home and in the room.
• Q&A with Daniel

• Anybody who wants an insider glimpse into the animation industry
• Writers
• Animators
• Designers
• Storyboard Artists
• Creators
• Directors