Greetings, Stage32ers. I've been having trouble contacting an animation studio in Japan for a series co-production that I'm currently developing. Is there anyone who's managed to pitch an idea to an actual anime studio that can help with my project?
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I'm currently in the same process, Lee. So, I'm really curious to see if anyone here can share some advice.
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As far as initial contact goes what sort of trouble are you having in reaching a studio? Which studio are you trying to reach. Most have contact/info emails on their site. If have tried those then they are probably not interested. Many of the folks I have encountered from Japanese studios have told me they prefer working with Japanese talent in the creation of content primarily for Japan or would be interested in doing work for hire.
Some of the studios send reps to trade shows and conventions, you might try getting in front of them there.
Pitching coproduction to established studios is tricky to say the least. You would need to bring something to the table besides the idea. How much coproduction are you providing? Are bringing finance, do you have any kind of packaging? What is your marketing and distribution plan and/or budget.
In other words you need to offer s company a compelling reason why they would put more resources into your project than their own. And if you could raise financing for coproduction, then why not just raise enough to enlist their services.
Mr. Harper, I'm looking to find a studio like Sola Entertainment to co-produce my new series, but I could use someone who specializes in marketing & distribution planning.
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Cee Whirx Then I suggest looking into hiring a producer who can help you achieve your goals, or at least someone who can fill in the gaps of what you need for such a prospect.
Are you co-producing in that you're bringing financing to the table from your side and want to do a US-Japan co-production? Or are you looking to pitch a Japanese animation studio with a pitch bible or trailer? I've pitched several animation studio from Japan, but primarily in person at the markets. Some of them have English reps that work the markets and its worth developing those relationships. Bob is quite right about their preference for working with Japanese talent, and most established studios already have a solid development slate, so it's quite tricky to get their attention.
David Cameron, that was the best advice you've just said to me. And yes, I'm working on a pitch bible for my series.