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Back on the Lot: Animation Edition

An animation development call with a short-film package, studio screening consideration and a published closing time.

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What submitting does

Studio-selected animation screening; three screened projects receive $5000 development; one further pitch opportunity. No guaranteed production deal.

Submission is consideration, not guaranteed selection, audience reach, earnings or an award. Brainy Movie is an independent directory.

Does Back on the Lot: Animation Edition accept AI films?

The recorded official source explicitly addresses AI submissions. Check the exact category and production conditions below.

AI use is optional. We prioritize great stories and strong visuals, however you create them.

Eligibility to check

Runtime
No universal minimum confirmed · 180 seconds maximum
Territories and age
Not specified; screening Los Angeles.
Language and subtitles
Not specified.
Public release and premiere
No premiere restriction verified.

Prepare your submission

  • <=3minutes landscape animation; one per creator/team; original owned IP or authorized reference-gallery character; film, pitchdeck, style references and character sheets; Google-account form.

Rights and commitments

Ownership/exclusivity not granted by submission; any later deal separately contracted.

Before you apply

Closes today at23:59Pacific. Automatically expire active status after deadline rather than waiting for next3daycheck.

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