Animation : Anyone starting an animation studio or working with an Animation studio ? by Mia Balventy

Is it that you are looking to collaborate or are you starting a studio and want to know what the challenges are?

Great questions, Kevin Jackson! Mia Balventy, the more clarity that you can provide, the better our community can provide you with advice and suggestions.

I’m not sure this site is very animation driven. Seems like it’s for live action.

Kevin Jackson looking to start an animation studio with people who have experience in the business. Thanks

Ah ok I get you. Well I recently started a studio, but not quite ready to partner as yet.

I'm curious as to how you plan to go about it, Mia Balventy. There are indie animation studios already in existence that you could partner with. Over the years, I've developed a relationship with one here in the Nashville area. The challenge, however, lies on the production and distribution side of things and since I'm not as experienced on the production side, I've been taking in all of the educational webinars I possibly can from Stage 32. After all, animators have to be paid. So all that to say, I'm curious as to what your approach is. Hope you're well.

Andria Besancon, there's quite a lot of animation creators here at Stage 32. We have professionals at all levels and areas of the animation industry who spend time here in the lounge, volunteer their time for Ask Me Anythings, write blogs, judge contests, and teach webinars, classes, and labs here. We even have an annual New Voices in Animation screenwriting contest.

There are a lot of ways that you can network and learn from the animation community here. One way is by being present in this lounge. You also can send network requests to the authors of any of our animation blogs that you enjoy. Or you can use our browse tool to search for other people with animation backgrounds to connect with: https://www.stage32.com/people?name=&location=&roles=Animator

Here's a link to our Animation Education: https://www.stage32.com/education?search=Animation

Hey Mia Balventy, I sold the animated show, NOT QUITE NARWHAL, which is on Netflix. Happy to answer any questions you might have.

Hi John W. Beach will be great to talk to you, I will be sending you a message. Thanks

Hi Mia Balventy - excited for your creative journey in animation. You're going to meet some fantastic like-minded people here in the community.

I also recommend checking out Stage 32's catalog of animation education. Here's a link so you can check it out: https://www.stage32.com/education/tag/animation

Hi Kim, so much depends on what you are looking to do. A studio with employees and a building? Or you have a project in mind and want to remote collaborate?