You don’t know how useful the timing of this video is for me! I just sent a package to Netflix to ask for development funding for a revised script and a couple animatics. They said no but they did say they were interested in reviewing it to license it after it gets made. kind of difficult to get it made without development funding or production funding but I’m still going to make this work. I’m going to cold email investors next
Really informative. There’s so many variables that you’ve touched on and it’s great to hear a range on fees. That’s an important and necessary component. Thanks for the video!
This might sound weird Eric but I sometimes watch your vids like comfort viewing - soothes the pain to hear someone having gone through all this stuff. Devt is one of the most fun and also probably the most frustrating part of the job, and it doesn't even really start until you have a deal in place. And then after 2-3 years of devt, the executive leaves...Anyway, I'll stop ranting. Great vid, as always.
Thanks for watching, friend! I'm here to sooth! But I'm so amazed by what you continue to do in Singapore. You're a constant wellspring of new films, shorts, and series. Keep it up, dude! Maybe you should launch 'Thriving Animation!' Haha.
@@SurvivingAnimation Thanks man, as long as it's still fun we all just keep doing it. SEA's just a tough place to do original animation, even though I think there are a lot of raw diamonds in the region. The explosion in animation demand from streamers are trickling down to these parts really, really slowly. The economic and market structures just aren't there yet. But we keep plugging away!
Really valuable insight! I am currently nearing graduation and discovered that Development is something I really love. But it's been impossible to figure out how to get there professionally, so it's great to hear about the possible paths that could maybe lead there. I also really love storyboarding but I wonder if it's a unnecessary skill to practice in the context of Development?
Hey there and thanks for watching! At this early part of your career, I wouldn’t limit yourself. Just pursue all of your passions because you never know where it will lead you. True story: I created a show and produced a pilot for Disney in 2003 and when I went to Japan for the production, the director asked me to storyboard it myself so he could ‘get an idea of what I want.’ It took me 3-4 days and I ended-up with over 75 pages of boards! Another true story - my storyboard was terrible! Haha.
Awesome! Incredible work and what a nice variety in skills to have. That's a great story and I'm definitely trying to stay open for when such opportunities present themselves. Thank you!
Great video - thank you very much. My debut novel is currently being adapted into an animated series by a major production company. However, I have no agent etc - so I have no idea how much money I should expect, or should demand?! The novel wasn't a bestseller etc so not sure how much power I have!! Any advice would be much appreciated :D
The only advice I would give you now is to make sure you at least hire an entertainment lawyer experienced in these matters. They'll actually know more than agents. I wish you the best of luck!
So you're saying, if by some miracle I pitch Tercona to a network, I'll be more valuable since if I can write a pitch, write scripts AND be a voice actor for some of the characters?
Yes - with the caveat that in order to be able to write scripts you'll have to either get several written credits on other animated series first OR write a pilot or a sample episode yourself that proves you're a good writer. They won't just give you a chance to write based on a pitch or published works that are not TV formatted screenplays.
I'm thinking before I get back to pitching I need to prove my talent. Do you have a video about how to get involved with an existing show? I'm a writer with published books, but I don't know how I can network my way into cartoon screenwriting. Also, I spot enough gamer paraphernalia in your background, so by any chance will you be going to Dragon*Con or GenCon this year?
Hey there and thanks for watching! Your best bet is to complete a spec script for a series that you like as well as a pilot for an original that shows your unique voice. Submit both to some agencies to get you representation. Your writing credits for published books will give you a nice leg-up on the competition! Also, I'm a casual gamer, but I've never been to DragonCon or GenCon. I hope to go one year, though!
@@SurvivingAnimation Thanks for the response. I'm familiar with searching for literary agents. I'm sure there's some overlap, but do you know any good resources for finding an agent specifically for writing for cartoons?
@@rangerwickett Good old Google should lead you in the right direction. Most places are pretty public and have front-door websites and submission policies. LinkedIN is good too!
Hey, I have a question. For a person that worked on a pilot on RUclips, or any other social media, how can the show be shown to a producer or pitched somehow, if the pilot was already released on the web. Like Hazbin Hotel for example.
@@VelvetMVV Well partially. Probably a full pitch would require a series bible, at least a sample script for a full episode, and the appropriate attached talent. But it can center around what you accomplished in the pilot!
You don’t know how useful the timing of this video is for me! I just sent a package to Netflix to ask for development funding for a revised script and a couple animatics. They said no but they did say they were interested in reviewing it to license it after it gets made. kind of difficult to get it made without development funding or production funding but I’m still going to make this work. I’m going to cold email investors next
Love the video Eric! Since we last met I have gone leaps and bounds on my animated project. Can't wait to show you. I'll message you on facebook.
Good to see you again! Its been awhile. Hope all is well!
Really informative. There’s so many variables that you’ve touched on and it’s great to hear a range on fees. That’s an important and necessary component. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the video. Extremely informative and thank you for keeping things realistic!
Extremely timely 🙌🏾
Lots of good info here for those getting into / going through the development process. Nice!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for very valuable information like always!
This might sound weird Eric but I sometimes watch your vids like comfort viewing - soothes the pain to hear someone having gone through all this stuff. Devt is one of the most fun and also probably the most frustrating part of the job, and it doesn't even really start until you have a deal in place. And then after 2-3 years of devt, the executive leaves...Anyway, I'll stop ranting. Great vid, as always.
Thanks for watching, friend! I'm here to sooth! But I'm so amazed by what you continue to do in Singapore. You're a constant wellspring of new films, shorts, and series. Keep it up, dude! Maybe you should launch 'Thriving Animation!' Haha.
@@SurvivingAnimation Thanks man, as long as it's still fun we all just keep doing it. SEA's just a tough place to do original animation, even though I think there are a lot of raw diamonds in the region. The explosion in animation demand from streamers are trickling down to these parts really, really slowly. The economic and market structures just aren't there yet. But we keep plugging away!
Really valuable insight! I am currently nearing graduation and discovered that Development is something I really love. But it's been impossible to figure out how to get there professionally, so it's great to hear about the possible paths that could maybe lead there.
I also really love storyboarding but I wonder if it's a unnecessary skill to practice in the context of Development?
Hey there and thanks for watching! At this early part of your career, I wouldn’t limit yourself. Just pursue all of your passions because you never know where it will lead you. True story: I created a show and produced a pilot for Disney in 2003 and when I went to Japan for the production, the director asked me to storyboard it myself so he could ‘get an idea of what I want.’ It took me 3-4 days and I ended-up with over 75 pages of boards! Another true story - my storyboard was terrible! Haha.
Awesome! Incredible work and what a nice variety in skills to have. That's a great story and I'm definitely trying to stay open for when such opportunities present themselves. Thank you!
Great video - thank you very much. My debut novel is currently being adapted into an animated series by a major production company. However, I have no agent etc - so I have no idea how much money I should expect, or should demand?! The novel wasn't a bestseller etc so not sure how much power I have!! Any advice would be much appreciated :D
The only advice I would give you now is to make sure you at least hire an entertainment lawyer experienced in these matters. They'll actually know more than agents. I wish you the best of luck!
You don’t need an agent like Eric said u need an entertainment lawyer. That is an incredible feat btw!
@@kingkylie9655 thank you. I feel bit out of my depth so just seeking as much advice as possible :D
So you're saying, if by some miracle I pitch Tercona to a network, I'll be more valuable since if I can write a pitch, write scripts AND be a voice actor for some of the characters?
Yes - with the caveat that in order to be able to write scripts you'll have to either get several written credits on other animated series first OR write a pilot or a sample episode yourself that proves you're a good writer. They won't just give you a chance to write based on a pitch or published works that are not TV formatted screenplays.
I'm thinking before I get back to pitching I need to prove my talent. Do you have a video about how to get involved with an existing show? I'm a writer with published books, but I don't know how I can network my way into cartoon screenwriting.
Also, I spot enough gamer paraphernalia in your background, so by any chance will you be going to Dragon*Con or GenCon this year?
Hey there and thanks for watching! Your best bet is to complete a spec script for a series that you like as well as a pilot for an original that shows your unique voice. Submit both to some agencies to get you representation. Your writing credits for published books will give you a nice leg-up on the competition! Also, I'm a casual gamer, but I've never been to DragonCon or GenCon. I hope to go one year, though!
@@SurvivingAnimation Thanks for the response.
I'm familiar with searching for literary agents. I'm sure there's some overlap, but do you know any good resources for finding an agent specifically for writing for cartoons?
@@rangerwickett Good old Google should lead you in the right direction. Most places are pretty public and have front-door websites and submission policies. LinkedIN is good too!
Hey, I have a question. For a person that worked on a pilot on RUclips, or any other social media, how can the show be shown to a producer or pitched somehow, if the pilot was already released on the web. Like Hazbin Hotel for example.
Just send them the link and let them know you're the person to talk to about it (assuming it's your project and your attached to it)!
@@SurvivingAnimation So the pilot itself can work as a pitch already in that case?
Thanks a lot! 🌟
@@VelvetMVV Well partially. Probably a full pitch would require a series bible, at least a sample script for a full episode, and the appropriate attached talent. But it can center around what you accomplished in the pilot!
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