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This question is a common theme in anime. When life or specific tasks get hard, you can count on an anime character to have the perfect response.
"I musn't run away/にげて だめだ" courtesy of Shinji Ikari.
"Grant me the power to revolutionise the word/世界を革命する力を" courtesy of Utena Tenjou.
"There's no room in...
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Just when it looked like Warner Bros. Discovery was all set with its $82.7B deal with Netflix, the board dropped a plot twist: they’re now reviewing a higher bid from Paramount Skydance.
Paramount sweetened the deal with $31/share in cash, a $7B regulatory fee, and even covering Netflix’s breakup cos...
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This is a fantastic win by an independent studio on a low budget.
It's great to see an indie studio win on such a big stage, Kevin Jackson! I think this is going to have a big impact on the indie world and indie animation!...
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It definitely will @maurice, it is already motivating small teams all over the world to press on with the original IP instead of waiting to be green lit.
Kevin Jackson - This is now week 2 or 3 that I've heard about this animation (haven't watched it yet). Glad to see an independent studio win on a low budget. What was the budget and timeframe for prod...
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$3.6 million according to Collider magazine. It was done in Blender. https://collider.com/flow-best-animated-feature-winner-oscars-2025/...
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I watched it twice. Inspiring. It made me attempt to learn Blender but I wound up using AfterEffects instead. I think its one of those movies you get more from it every time you watch it.
As of a couple hours ago, I at last finished watching Samurai Jack, and I definitely have some thoughts (spoilers ahead).
It shows that after season 4, some of the creative spark was lost following the years before season 5. It’s to be expected when you can’t continue it right away (in this case a wa...
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It's a great show Maurice Vaughan, definitely give it a watch.
Banafsheh, I agree about the tonal shift in season 5 — the darker direction added emotional weight, but the pacing didn’t quite allow the transformation to breathe. It’s interesting how long gaps between seasons can affect creative cohesion. Still, the visual evolution was impressive.
Banafsheh Esmailzadeh I am a HUGE fan of Samurai Jack. The way they build tension in many of their episodes with the use of silence is masterful. I do agree with you though. In Season 4 you could see...
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For sure Charmane Wedderburn, I really liked how Jack was hallucinating following losing his sword, as well as his internal battles with Inner Jack, and of course his redesign following the loss of hi...
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Agreed wholeheartedly Kevin Jackson, even though I wasn't entirely a fan of how isolated most of the episodes in the first four seasons felt (one of my favourites was when he learned to Jump Good; I h...
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Did y'all hear that Studio Ghibli will be re-releasing Kiki's Delivery Service on IMAX this March? AHHH!!! So exciting!
But it made me wonder - why is it that we can come back to this film and feel like no time has passed? How is it that we're willing to watch this IN THEATERS after years have passed...
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Because Kiki's Delivery Service deals with universal themes like finding your place in the world and also feeling like you're lost, and of course it's a whimsical story with a lot of heart. It feels l...
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Studio Ghibli has a knack for capturing universal themes in surreal realism. I don't know how they do it, but no matter what the film is about, it feels relatable. The art and animations are amazing a...
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Streamers and studios are investing more than ever in original animated content for TV and film! This is the perfect time to develop your skills and voice as an animation writer. This exclusive Stage 32 lab shows you how to create imaginative worlds, compelling characters, and scripts that are ready...
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This sounds like such a solid opportunity! With animation growing so fast, learning how to craft strong characters, build immersive worlds, and pitch scripts confidently is huge. Definitely bookmarkin...
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Same here Cyrus Sales It's an excellent opportunity. Animation has been killing these past few years at the box office and the Emmy's.
Hi everyone!
I’m Cyrus — an audio engineer and co-owner of Creative Station, an animation and post-production studio. I work primarily in sound design and post-production, collaborating with animators to help bring characters, worlds, and stories to life through sound.
I’m also a moderator here in the...
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My Crystal Rollen, but as a voice actress I go by Alyssa hart.
WHAT WAS IS NO LONGER
Logline:
A dignified, suit-wearing dog moves through his precise daily routine until subtle environmental disruptions...
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Just wanted to share a quick demonstration of some basic features in Moho Pro. This is one of the very simple rigs I'll be using throughout an animated series that I'm currently working on.
Dancing donut. Haha. Thanks for sharing the quick demonstration, Mathew Tretola. I have some animated script ideas and scripts I'd like to make pitch material for. I'll look into Moho Pro some more....
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Maurice Vaughan This doesn't even scratch the surface of how awesome Moho is. I highly recommend it. The Debut version is only $60 and both the Debut and Pro versions are a one-time purchase, permanen...
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Thanks, Mathew Tretola! I'll check out the tutorials on YouTube. And I'd watch a movie/show about a dancing donut.
Some concepts feel too large for live-action.
Would a pre-Big Bang story be stronger in animation?
Limitless visuals, abstract space, symbolic worlds —
Curious how animators see high-concept sci-fi translating visually.
I think animation is great for cosmic stories, Amir Sadeghi! But live-action cosmic stories could be done since there's CGI.
Yet another reason why I will forever love Japan and anime… this beauty right here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5hRrvJ08ZSs&pp=ygUdcm9vc3RlciBmaWdodGVyIGF......
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Thanks Maurice Vaughan, it makes a lot of sense since Les Goobs' is a Finding Elpis spinoff and canonically the band is touring (at least in part 1) so they can cross paths, but the side characters ca...
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You're welcome, Banafsheh Esmailzadeh. That does make a lot of sense. I need to try cameo characters in my scripts. A cameo Super Smash Bros. type script. :D...
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Nice Maurice Vaughan, have fun with it and let me know how it turns out!
Thanks, Banafsheh Esmailzadeh. Okay, I will.
You’re welcome, Maurice Vaughan.
Logline
A suit-wearing dog named ButtPlug goes about his daily routine, finding comfort in the familiar
while quietly navigating moments of change and connection.
Synopsis
This animated short follows ButtPlug, a brindle poggle dog, as he moves through his day with
calm precision. From waking up on his bl...
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Is this good enough to be a short silent animation
What Was is No Longer sounds interesting, Crystal Rollen. Unique concept and funny character name, and it has themes people can relate to. I think it's good enough to be a short silent animation. I'd...
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Hi there my dear animators,
I attended the Stage 32 UK/Europe Writer’s Meeting Last Night, for my synopsis read for my animated series. It was a blast - you should be there for the next one!
One of the questions raised by Ashley Smith, was whether there is a template/format for animated projects?
I am...
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Hi, Geoff Hall. I use the same template in Final Draft 12 that I use for live-action scripts.
Maurice Vaughan me too, but then I wondered if animation writers adapted some of the Element, to suit their animated projects?
I just remembered, Geoff Hall. I wrote an animated pilot for a 30-minute series in Finat Draft 12. I think I used the TV template and five acts....
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Wow, Maurice Vaughan how did you work five acts into a 30 minute episode?
I found an article online about writing a 30-minute pilot, Geoff Hall.
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"Grant me the power to revolutionise the word" is a pretty big ask!
Anything is possible with the power of anime on your side, Michael David!