THE PROJECT(s)
Together, under the guidance of Tink Tank Mentors, we will create a long form animated series titled, Mama’s Ducks, in which everyone will get to create their very own short scene using the simple parameters set out by your Producers. The individual short scenes will be written by you, designed by you, and animated by you. If voice overs are needed, we will enlist either yourself or use one of the Voice Over actors from the Voice Over Workshop. (see Voice Over Actor Workshop at end of this notice). All content must be family friendly. You cannot sign up for both Animation Workshop and Voice Over Workshop, you must pick one or the other. In addition to the main project, a Behind-The-Scenes film will be created, allowing each participant screen time to discuss the scene they are creating.
Note* The Project at hand has been designed to engage the most novice of artists to the most advanced of artists. Together we will all support each other and make a beautiful masterpiece.

GOALS

1. Come up with magical stories.
2. Storyboard those stories.
3. Animate those storyboards.
4. Record your or other’s voices.
5. Edit it all together with music and sound effects.
6. Celebrate with a big screening in October!

DID YOU ALREADY MAKE A SCENE FOR MAMA’s DUCKs LAST SUMMER?
THAT’S OKAY, YOU CAN MAKE A CHILLY CHICKs PENGUINS SCENE AND COOL OFF INSTEAD!

SEE WHAT HAS BEEN DONE BEFORE

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DATES & TIME

1. Cohort B1: AUGUST 1st — 19th 2022
2. Cohort B2: AUGUST 9th — 26th 2022

Eastern Time Zone: Group One 8am - 11am / Group Two 12pm - 3pm / Group Three 4pm - 7pm / Group Four 8pm - 11pm 
Pacific Time Zone: Group One 5am - 8am / Group Two 9pm - 12pm / Group Three 1pm - 4pm / Group Four 5pm - 8pm  / Group Five 9pm - Midnight
ALL TIME ZONES ARE WELCOME IN ALL GROUPs

YOUR MENTORS, YOUR PRODUCTION TEAM

Project Director: Tawd b. Dorenfeld comes from a rich history of award-winning animation production, music video production, film, and television production. He focuses all of that knowledge into the neurodiverse artists who participate in the Tink Tank programs.

​Production Mentor: Douglas Freel has produced some of the biggest music videos from the late 80’s into the 90’s, until he began splitting his personal feature film projects with discovering and producing much of Dorenfeld’s work. Doug mentors a number of artists at Tink Tank Animate in Artist Development, Writing, Directing, Acting, & Podcasts.

Writer & Production Mentor: Sarah Knight Writing / Design & Animation Mentor for the Tink Tank Animation Studio where she teaches storytelling + Adobe Animate. She’s a graduate of Detroit's notorious College of Creative Studies and brings her digital advertising expertise to motivate + support artists with autism through all stages of the writing process. Sarah mentors a number of artists at Tink Tank Animate in Writing, Directing, Animation, & Design.

Animation & Production Mentor: Darrell Williams Animation Mentor Darrell Williams is a master of character animation capable of bringing fluidity and expression to anyone's style. His direct experience with in-home foster youths has shown his instinct for empathy and the value of instilling productivity and expression into marginalized communities. I love bringing ideas to life through the magic of animation. That is the core of what inspires me and I believe in sharing that passion with others. Darrell mentors a number of artists at Tink Tank Animate in Animation, Design, & Production.
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Social Media, PR, & Champion of Artists Mentor: Venus Banuelos has been engulfed in the world of social media, digital content, & PR, most notably her tenure for Ryan Seacrest. Venus brings the modern voice of "social influence" and shaping your personal narrative through your Instagram, Tik Tok, etc; your digital footprint.


ANIMATION WORKSHOP
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:

• Ages: 8 - 11, & 12 - UP!
  Full Spectrum of Neurodiversity 
  Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced artists/animators/people
  Groups will be organized by the level of support needed per participant

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​Prerequisites:

• Ability and interest in making a movie
  • (You do not need any animation or drawing experience)
• Computer with High-Speed Internet, Camera, Mouse & ability to Zoom
  • Pen Tablets are great if they connect to your computer and can operate Adobe Apps
• Adobe Animate (must register for Adobe Animate for 1 month)
  • All students enrolled in an accredited school get a discount from Adobe
• Ability to follow multi-step directions
• Ability to manage a mouse and keyboard independently
• Behavioral support is permitted (Parents/Guardians/Helpers)
• A 15-minute Zoom assessment prior to the workshop among the Artist, any support persons, and a Tink Tank Mentor

WHEN:
15 day workshop / 3 hours a day, Monday - Friday (A COHORT = 10 PARTICIPANTS)
Cohort B1: AUGUST 1st — 19th 2022
Cohort B2: AUGUST 9th — 26th 2022

ANIMATION WORKSHOP PRICING:

• 15 day workshop = $1,500 per participant 

(Those who do not complete their scene will be required to take a few 1:1 sessions with a Mentor who will complete your work with you. We will know this about your piece by the 2nd week and will address the pace with your financier)

• 10 days of workshop = $1,200 per participant

(Tink Tank will be responsible for final touches and sound design)

• 08 days of workshop = $1,000 per participant

(You will create a short scene. Tink Tank will be responsible for final touches and sound design)


VOICE OVER WORKSHOP

• WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:
  • Ages: 8 - 11, & 12 - UP!
    Full Spectrum of Neurodiversity 
    Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced actors/actresses
    
    

VOICE OVER WORKSHOP Goals:

• Read and Audition for various roles
• Rehearse Lines / Lyrics
• Record Lines / Lyrics
• With time left over
  1. We record children story Radio-Plays
  2. Audition for various roles
  3. Rehearse Lines
  4. Record Lines
  5. Tink Tank Animate will edit the Radio-Play

VOICE OVER WORKSHOP Prerequisites:

• Ability and interest in performing with your voice
  • (You do not need acting experience)
• Computer with High-Speed Internet, Camera, Mouse, & ability to Zoom
  • External USB Microphones are a great addition
  • Quiet Rooms are essential
  • Laptops that hum should have an external microphone to stand away from the computer.
• Behavioral support is permitted (Parents/Guardians/Helpers)
• A 15-minute Zoom assessment prior to the workshop among the Artist, any support persons, and a Tink Tank Mentor
• WHEN:
  Monday - Friday of the Second Cohort Week

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VOICE OVER WORKSHOP PRICING:

• 5 Days = $500 per participant

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FINAL PROJECT OWNERSHIP: Tink Tank Animate LLC will be the sole owner of the final project, with shares of the project divided equally to all artists, including supplemental works, such as books and other forms of merchandise.

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