Developing and Pitching your Cartoon | Animation 101

[@bananabike279]

Never being too old to get into the animation industry is the most reassuring things I've heard this year. Thank you so much for this!

[@kolacao8134]

Do you know something about ageism in animation? Is like a taboo theme

[@feebasfifi]

Been developing a cartoon slowly for 5 years, living in the UK (which has a smaller animation scene) it's gonna be a HARD push ;-; this is all super helpful though!

[@smg4reblooperd182]

Five years? Wow what's it about?

[@feebasfifi]

@@smg4reblooperd182 its been since I started drawing 😂 main theme is childhood trauma, following characters as they address it and progress from it, all from a child's lense (so it's gotta be done delicately). They're also elemental fairies with cool emotional fight scenes cause I like me some big emotional fight scenes 😂 still only a student though so I'll be continuing to build it before pitching it to anyone

[@smg4reblooperd182]

@@feebasfifi I'm interested to say the least. Fairies you said? Are we talking like your average modern tinkerbell Kind with a magic wand and looks like a winged lady? Or even like the show Winx Club? Or Faeries the less sparkling but very mystical variation that's more closer to the original. Where they more curious and at times more dangerous. Or Fae, used as the catch all term for magical creatures, from kelpies to pixies. Often there would be various types of Fae, using King Arthur’s Seelie and Unseelie court is common. Most Fae aren’t either particularly evil or particularly good, they tend to suffer from a vastly different morality then humans, and different types can range from angelic to demonic. Or Fey the Really old types of fair folk, the type that’ll snatch your babies and curse your milk. They’re not tiny, glittery things with wings. They’re dangerous. They’re evil. They don’t have souls and moral compasses like humans. They’re entirely, utterly, other. Beings we can hardly comprehend. There's so many different versions that your not limited to one kind

[@feebasfifi]

@@smg4reblooperd182 In terms of the story, so far they're a hybrid of pure Fae and human (canonically at the moment, humans were the only species that their DNA could meld with and the higher Fae needed some lackies, essentially), but I'm drawing a lot of inspiration from Celtic and Norse mythology in their creation. Stuff like changelings exist, as when a new elemental fairy is reincarnated they need to switch out the babies, etc. I have yet to determine how dark I want them to be as it is still a kids show - my third year dissertation that I'm doing research over summer for is looking into how children react to trauma in animation so I can see what they understand, what would be too scary. I do have character designs and short animations on my insta (@thefeebastheoryart) if anyone's interested. Some of them are iffy and bound to change though.

[@smg4reblooperd182]

@@feebasfifi as a series pitcher myself I'm taking the book route first as it gives me more control for my paranormal mystery story. Best I can describe is a mature ground between gravity falls and over the garden wall. Both good in their own right but gravity falls is generally more light hearted. And as a side project a more adventurous pirate themed one. Which I'll work on more after the main one is done While I've had drafts for the main story going as far back as 2017-2016 I didn't officially start chapter 1 until February this year. Currently I'm on chapter 5 and I like how it's coming out so far but I'm not closed off on advice either

[@davidbosco652]

I too owe you one Nickelodeon. Thank you so much for this opportunity.

[@Tsoos]

Love hearing about this kind of stuff from people directly inside the industry! More networks should do these kind of info videos. I'm more of an adult animation kind of gal yet this video has given me some really good general insights! Hopefully more brands pick up on what Nick's doing and follow their lead!

[@joboandnelly-kidssongs4521]

35 minutes of truly golden advice. Thank You

[@theriddleman7648]

In my opinion, It seems like the days of pitching to studios are over. More and more creatives are making things without “ big studios”. Creatives should make their own stuff and team up to create beautiful and unique animated stories!

[@michaelolsen5641]

Funding gets harder and harder. Animation ain't cheap.

[@francoisbessing]

Daniel, Neil, and Kari this video is manna from heaven. Wow. I was just discussing the path forward for my team as we explore the way to pitch our rehearsed pitch (which clocks in under 20 minutes) and to hear this specific, encouraging feedback was great. We will be using everything here to continue our journey forward. Thank you 😊

[@anonymous6705]

I know this has been an open secret for years, but it's pretty disappointing to hear Nickelodeon flat out admit that they're only interested in comedies, to the point that they retroactively brand shows like Avatar as a comedy because they have comedy bits in them (like everything else).

[@sporetv57]

Yeah because I was going to submit a show idea called Reign in which the style is heavily inspired by anime. However, my series will gradually get more mature and darker and now I highly doubt Nick will pitch because of humor. I wish Nick today explored more mature themes and take more ideas from Cartoon Network and Disney Channel.

[@quincyjones5676]

Ewww that’s why I want to pitch to Netflix

[@quincyjones5676]

@@sporetv57 That sounds cool I like dark stuff!

[@hcbs1986]

@@quincyjones5676 You don’t like comedies? Definitely 12

[@quincyjones5676]

@@hcbs1986 no one knows what you’re even talking about

[@kody_sadist]

Thank you! When I'm older, I have a animation show idea called B+E, and I plan to either air it on Cartoon Network or Nickelodeon. I really hope to live up to my dream, thank you for the advice. I will put this into a playlist to remember.

[@Tatiana-sl6zr]

Nickelodeon the most important channel for kids!!

[@WirdHere]

Very informative, I wish more networks had videos like this

[@magnetoonproductions9541]

When are you going to release an Animation 101 book. That way, I can study for days.

[@BlxckJesvs]

Great advice! I would love to see what advice you guys have to say for individuals that want to get into the more administrative side of animation rather than the artistic side, I’ve been having so much trouble figuring out how to break in since I don’t want to be an artist.

[@kevinjay171]

This content is very helpful and inspirational.. I have been researching the the proper way to go about pitching a idea to some television networks also the required steps for succeeding at such. Thanks for for sharing .

[@cosmicatt]

Let’s get to work! I’m still in high school but I better start getting involved right away. I’m determined to get my show made before I die.

[@smg4reblooperd182]

What's it about?

[@nicksullivan4994]

When is Nickelodeon and Toy Factory gonna make a Leni Loud version of The Loud House Plush? And, What about The CasaGrandes Plush, too?❤️

[@fernysanimation3113]

This video is very helpful ! I got plenty of ideas written down and made plenty of characters. I have a great passion towards animation and I can’t wait to show everyone what I got!

[@Pancak3sarec00l]

I hope you can! I’m also creating ideas and I bet you are very talented! Good luck and hope you go far!

[@akganimationstudioproducti3779]

Thanks for your advice. Hopefully this can help me with one of my ideas. I have a lot of plans for an animated series, and I’m hoping at least one of them becomes a reality

[@smg4reblooperd182]

Any updates what it's about?

[@Officialchristophermorris]

I owe you so Much for this Nickelodeon❤ This was so Helpful☺👍

[@IcyCraneGaming]

I appreciate Nick for doing this and explaining…… But tbh ALL OF US should be making our own content and putting it out independently until the bigs come to YOU. Don’t let these major companies be the “end-all” for your creativity. I’m creating an urban cartoon platform that will have all the things that all the major companies lack. They’re still playing the television game… not realizing more ppl watch YT then cable tv. If they were more aware they would ALL change their format. I’m gonna be the Kanye of this animation business. It’s already in the works I just have to get out of my comfort zone and grind everyday. I was watching this as a scape goat to see how I can make money quickly but the truth is. We all have to grind for what we truly want. Imagine being an employee for Nickelodeon vs being a PARTNER with Nickelodeon or Disney or CN. You guys got this! CREATE n BE GREAT ! 🌊

[@cjthetallpoet]

I have an idea but I can’t draw to save my life 🥲

[@MisterCommentary1]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@Krista-k5v]

Can you have ones in each of the job positions make a video series about what they do on the productions so we learn what it is thank you.

[@MPackOfficial]

Helpful video for someone who’s looking to pitch a potential Nicktoon of their own.

[@hazeyretro]

Pitching to Nickelodeon is like a death sentence for your animation career

[@quincyjones5676]

So I’ve heard lol

[@kolacao8134]

@@quincyjones5676 how so

[@quincyjones5676]

@@kolacao8134 Its not really there is nuance to this but we are being hyperbollic

[@CdeeqFilmmaker]

WOW......This was very helpful,..........Thanks for taking the time to make this !!!

[@MrRonald327]

Good one.

[@christopheredwards788]

This is very helpful!

[@PizzA_TimE]

You know it’s accurate when the camera quality is at 2 pixels per second 🤟🤟

[@AuthorNic]

This was incredibly helpful, thanks so much!!

[@goku20015]

Question.. Would it be wise to write multipal animated series pilots and pitch them all at once?

[@nekochan087rocksauttp5]

Wow, i can’t believe they are so Amazing

[@MphoBoshoga]

Nickelodeon let me pitch a show for on the comments. I have a dope a show carrots.

[@smg4reblooperd182]

What?

[@smg4reblooperd182]

What's special about these carrots is like veggie tales?

[@MphoBoshoga]

@@smg4reblooperd182 These are Kung Fu carrots, saving the world of the Carrot Caribbeanites from evil Tomatoes. Tomatoes fight the carrots because they want the carrots lavish hair and the tomatoes are bald. Carrots come to the human world in order to ask humans for help to defeat the bald Tomatoes.

[@smg4reblooperd182]

@@MphoBoshoga interesting is there a main character?

[@smg4reblooperd182]

@@MphoBoshoga say do you have discord?

[@shootingstarbit]

22:10 LMAO THE SHADE IN THE SUBTITLES

[@The_great_rice]

Furious and fat😭

[@Tatiana-sl6zr]

Im love spongebob the loud house the casagrandes wow!!!!!!!!! Happy new year!!!!

[@barneyjuniorYT]

man I've always wanted to make a show

[@arda8964]

Also im a fan Of Loud House i Like loud house!

[@jahmiroeight]

Can you bring back Catscratch and The X's and add them to Paramount Plus?

[@TR-1111]

What if you have an idea but you have not finished the ending of the story But you have artwork and main character designs

[@TimeRush]

Is there a chance for an opportunity to pitch an animation project? Original story, songs, and characters. Thank you!!!

[@goku20015]

I'm working on multipal animated series and would love to pitch them.. Please help

[@CoolMan1_SonicAndOtherStuff]

😃😃😃😃

[@ActuallyNickV]

The comments make me incredibly sad because these kids are years behind pitching shows but they're still trying

[@annfrank5959]

I've been working on a Halloween cartoon for years now lm finished with it now how do an who would l present it to it's very different an kids would love it because it's about kids .l ready to put my cartoon out there.l need sum help.

[@gabetheanimator6768]

I feel many studios and companies shoot themselves in the foot by only doing one type of show. That is why we lose many viewers to anime.

[@mariadorado6084]

Merry chritsmas nick anim ation

[@axelHC296]

The Loud house is my favorite.

[@Favoxhille]

best thing when you have a good idea, is to produce and sell it yourself and then let the right network find you

[@quincyjones5676]

That’s takes millions of dollars do u have that?

[@ciphervmay]

@@quincyjones5676 MILLIONS LMAO THATS FUNNY. There are many successful animated tv shows right here on youtube created by small teams of people with less than 100,000 dollars.

[@quincyjones5676]

@@ciphervmay yea it takes millions, I’m a professional SB artist and one board artist gets $2500 a week easily. No one on KZbin can make a series or feature for 100,000 k unless u have convinced ppl to do it for free or it’s crappy quality. I have seen the anime wolf or cat videos made by teenagers and that’s not a quality that will get any attention from studios….

[@shootingstarbit]

Would love to work for y’all some day 🙏

[@PartyCrewCoolPAD]

"Incan" was my very first $81.00 cartoon pitch that I finished as a child and now as someone fresh out my 20's it's like this the tv series it is about how to accept healthy CAVITIES, TAR, & POLLUTION...... THANKS

[@RetroToonsOfficial]

Thank Yo

[@arda8964]

FİRST COMMENT PLS SEEE

[@CoolMan1_SonicAndOtherStuff]

My coment is second.

[@arda8964]

@@CoolMan1_SonicAndOtherStuff ehe

[@szn1580]

I miss Airbender. All these kid cartoons are so repetitive and dumbed down for 8 year olds smh

[@smg4reblooperd182]

I'm trying

[@smg4reblooperd182]

Update working on the premise for episode 5 right now

[@szn1580]

Huh

[@francoisbessing]

My team of 45 is working on a pitch for a third Avatar. Would love to pitch to Nickelodeon - we’re working towards that goal.

[@szn1580]

What’s the name of your pitch?

[@quincyjones5676]

WHERES the black women??? We need black women in these spaces 😭😭😭😭

[@francoisbessing]

There’s a black man right there. Why can’t we encourage black men in positions of power as well?

[@quincyjones5676]

@@francoisbessing Why does everytime I (a black woman) speak up about seeing ppl that represent me always get “All Lives Mattered” by racists like you? Stop dismissing black women and stfu.

[@madzy-and-the-end-times]

Are there any associations for transgender animators? I have several pitches but don’t know how to connect.

[@EImposter2005]

Hi, I'm 17. I have a pitch for a new animated series. UNDERTALE T.V. a CGI series based of off the videogame.

[@EImposter2005]

You should have Sans Comic TV voice it. And add some of the UNDERTALE Alternate Universe's.

[@sonoio869]

My man, you cannot pitch a show that is about something you didnt create 💀