Key Points from ‘Preparing an Animation Pitch Deck & Presentation’
– Learn how to effectively structure a pitch deck and presentation for your animation project.
– Understand the distinction between delivering a pitch for a series versus a short film.
– Gain insights on the level of detail required in an effective animation pitch.
– Extract wisdom on what makes a great pitch deck stand out from the crowd.
– Absorb tips and tricks for curating a top-shelf animation presentation from Fokion Xenos.
Animation Pitches: Presenting with Pizazz
Closing Take with a Side of Sarcasm
Why, it’s about as clear as a Picasso painting: preparing an animation pitch is like assembling a jukebox. Too many sad ballads? Killjoy! Not enough details about the 3D-printed bass guitar? A jarring note indeed! This post confirms that when it comes to crafting a pitch deck for animation – be it series or short film – it’s not enough just to hit the right notes; the whole symphony has to shine!
Analogy aside, if these tips were any hotter, they’d be melting plasticine figurines! Fokion Xenos has revealed trade insights loyal as a Labrador, helping you transform your animation pitch from a bland sketch into a masterpiece worthy of the Louvre. So, if you’ve ever dreamt of sipping martinis with Pixar bigwigs or discussing character arcs with the minds behind Wallace and Gromit, this is your Fantasia moment. Brush up on these points, and soon, you’ll have the animation world at your pastel-tinted fingertips, my friend.
Unveiling methods for crafting a pitch deck and presentation, delving into crucial areas to cover, the span of details, duration recommendations, pitching a series vs. a short film, creating a compelling pitch deck, and tips for a successful presentation.
A sequence of 75-minute sessions inclusive of Q&A, happening bi-weekly on Wednesday afternoons (4pm UK time / 6pm Kyiv time). Our goal is to enhance your understanding about industry workings, project pitching, self-promotion techniques and more.
STREAMING DETAILS
All sessions will be live streamed on the LINOLEUM YouTube channel on given schedules – and be assured, we will repost the link on our social media channels prior to each session!
Upcoming lectures in the series:
- The Making of Animation: Insightful Walkthrough of 3D and 2D Projects – with Simone Giampaolo
Wed 4th September, 4pm (UK time) / 6pm (Kyiv time) - Mastering Animation Pitch Decks & Presentations – with Fokion Xenos
Wed 18th September, 4pm (UK time) / 6pm (Kyiv time) - Animation Budgets Decoded: Stages & Practices for TV Series & Short Film Budgets – with Helen Brunsdon
Wed 2nd October, 4pm (UK time) / 6pm (Kyiv time) - Exploring Funding Opportunities & Co-Productions – with Olivier Catherin
Wed 9th October, 4pm (UK time) / 6pm (Kyiv time) - Building the Team: Roles & Responsibilities Deciphered – with Kasia Gromadzka
Wed 30th October, 4pm (UK time) / 6pm (Kyiv time) - Festivals & Forums: A Platform to Promote Your Film – with Britt Raes
Wed 6th November, 4pm (UK time) / 6pm (Kyiv time
The “UK/UA Animation Lab” project is held with the generous support of the UK/UA Creative Partnerships programme curated by the British Council and the Ukrainian Institute. The aim of the UK/UA Creative Partnerships programme is to sustain and boost collaborations developed among UK and Ukrainian cultural organizations, in line with the UK/Ukraine Cultural Season 2022-2023.
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