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Course Details:

In this comprehensive course, multiple Emmy winner and industry veteran Kevin Deters draws from his extensive background at Walt Disney Animation Studios to show you how to develop and pitch an original animated series. Using his original concept “PigPens”—a playful reimagining of the Three Little Pigs—Kevin walks you through the creative journey, from initial spark to refined pitch.
9 Videos • 6+ Hours of Lessons

Lesson Topics:

• Lesson 1: Introduction & Overview – Explore the power of personal storytelling, connecting emotionally with audiences, and tapping into your inner child for inspiration.
• Lesson 2: Building Blocks of Creativity – Learn how to overcome creative fears, draw inspiration from classic tales like the Three Little Pigs, and understand the importance of emotional investment in your project.
• Lesson 3: Laying the Foundation – Craft a compelling story hook and elevator pitch. Establish the core concept: three pig siblings facing off against a city developer in a comedic, all-ages animated show.
• Lesson 4: Building the Framework – Adapt a familiar narrative into a unique world. Discover how to shape the environment, tone, and backstory to support your characters and theme.
• Lesson 5: Exploring the Characters – Define character motivations, wants vs. needs, and create rich, believable personalities inspired by real-life experiences and previous successful projects.
• Lesson 6: The World of “PigPens” – Learn how to develop a pilot episode, set up conflicts, and plan future storylines that keep audiences engaged. Understand how to extend your show’s premise beyond the initial setup.
• Lesson 7: Crafting the Pitch Deck – Discover strategies to prepare, structure, and present your pitch deck. Learn how to highlight key characters, story arcs, and episode ideas in a way that captures attention.
• Lesson 8: Practice Pitch – Watch Kevin deliver a pitch as he would in a studio setting. Absorb techniques for clarity, confidence, and connecting with your audience.
• Lesson 9: Refined Pitch & Conclusion – See how to refine and polish your pitch into a professional, compelling proposal. Wrap up with key takeaways on bringing personal meaning and universal appeal to your stories.

About Kevin Deters:

Kevin Deters is a multiple Emmy-winning director, writer, and producer who has dedicated over 30 years to the art of animation. Starting at Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1996, he contributed to films like "Mulan," "Tarzan," "Lilo & Stitch," and "Brother Bear."
He made his directorial debut with "How to Hook Up Your Home Theater" and went on to create the award-winning "Prep & Landing" holiday specials, "The Ballad of Nessie," and "Olaf's Frozen Adventure."

Deters currently serves as Executive Producer/Show Runner on the Disney+ series "Monsters at Work." Follow him as he shares decades of industry expertise, insights, and creative inspiration with you.

Subtitles & Closed Captions COMING SOON:

• English CC (Coming Soon)
• Spanish (Coming Soon)

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