Gleamlake
Project Overview
Danna and Carey, two young orphans, follow a legend no one dares to question into Gleamlake's forbidden forest, chasing the truth behind the stories to find the mysterious forest guardian. As secrets surface and city's leaders close in, what if the forest was never the real threat?
We are looking for passionate, creative people to help bring Gleamlake to life! Whether youre a writer, artist, animator or storyteller, if you love animation and want to be part ofan exciting project, we'd love to hear from you.
Important: Pocketheart Studio is strongly against any use of Al in the creative process. If you plan to use Al tools, please do not apply.
Additional Info:
All project details, including plot, characters,etc., will be provided personally upon selection.
Producer
Payment: $30 USD per milestone (PayPal only)
Responsibilities:
Update production progress in Trello.
Keep project files organized in the correct folders.
Upload and organize new artwork and production assets.
Maintain project documentation and production tracking.
Ensure files and boards remain up to date across all departments.
Assist with general production organization as needed.
Requirements:
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Comfortable using Trello and Google Drive (or willing to learn).
Good communication skills.
*Say something you think would fit*
Video Editor
We’re looking for a Social Media Content Creator to join our team and work closely with our Social Media Manager to help grow our online presence and attract new audiences to our projects.
Responsibilities:
Create and publish approximately 2-3 TikTok posts per week
Work closely with the Social Media Manager on content ideas and strategy
Create engaging content based on our films, production updates, and available promotional material
Adapt content to current TikTok formats and trends where appropriate
Help introduce our projects to new audiences and increase engagement
Communicate regularly with the Social Media Manager and follow the established posting schedule
Requirements:
Good understanding of TikTok and short-form content
Ability to create engaging, audience-focused posts
Reliable communication and ability to meet a consistent weekly posting schedule
Interest in animation, film, or indie productions is a plus
Previous social media/content creation experience is appreciated but not strictly required
Workload: Approximately 2-3 posts per week
Payment: $42 USD per month via PayPal
Position: Remote
You’ll work closely with our Social Media Manager, who will help coordinate the overall social media direction and content strategy.
*Say something you think would fit*
Artist
Payment: $60 USD per completed piece (PayPal only)
Responsibilities:
Create concept artwork for environments, including:
City concepts
Key story locations
Buildings and architecture
Interior locations
Forests and landscapes
Important cinematic scenes
Other environmental designs as required
Requirements:
Able to create cinematic environment concepts.
Experience designing fantasy settings is a plus.
Portfolio demonstrating environment or background artwork.
*Say something you think would fit*
Animator
As Storyboard Supervisor, you’ll oversee the storyboard department, help maintain consistency throughout the film, review storyboard sequences, provide feedback to artists, and ensure scenes stay aligned with the script and visual direction. You’ll work closely with the director and story team throughout production.
Responsibilities
Supervise the storyboard department.
Review storyboard sequences and provide constructive feedback.
Ensure visual continuity and storytelling consistency.
Help organize storyboard workflow and production progress.
Collaborate closely with the director and writing team.
Requirements
Strong understanding of visual storytelling, cinematography, and pacing.
Good communication and leadership skills.
Comfortable giving feedback and coordinating with artists.
Payment
$60 USD per milestone
Payment method: PayPal only.
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Writer
Compensation: $48 USD per milestone
Role Description:
While we already have an active Story Development Team working on the screenplay, we’re looking for a writer with a particular focus on romance and character relationships.
Your role will be to help strengthen the emotional and romantic aspects of the story, ensuring these moments feel natural, meaningful, and well-integrated into the overall narrative. Rather than writing independently, you’ll collaborate closely with the existing Story Team throughout the script development process.
Responsibilities:
Work alongside the Story Development Team to develop and refine romantic storylines and emotional character interactions.
Attend story meetings and actively contribute ideas during discussions.
Help strengthen relationship dynamics, emotional beats, and dialogue where appropriate.
Review scenes and provide suggestions for improving the emotional progression of the screenplay.
Collaborate with the Director and Story Team to ensure all changes remain consistent with the overall vision of the film.
Requirements:
Strong understanding of character-driven storytelling and romantic narratives.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a writing team.
Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Previous experience in screenwriting, creative writing, or story development is a plus.
Passion for animated storytelling is highly encouraged.
*Say something you think would fit*
Writer
Compensation: $60 per completed milestone
The Deputy Head Writer works closely with the Head Writer and Director as the second-in-command of the writing department, helping lead the development of the screenplay and coordinate the writing team.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with the Head Writer and Director on story structure, character arcs, dialogue, and screenplay development.
Help oversee and coordinate the writing team.
Review outlines, scenes, and drafts and provide detailed feedback.
Maintain consistency in characterization, continuity, worldbuilding, tone, and established canon.
Participate actively in writing meetings and major story discussions.
Assist with assigning, organizing, and reviewing writing tasks.
Help translate the Director’s creative direction into clear story and screenplay material.
Work with the Head Writer to identify and resolve story problems.
Lead or coordinate writing discussions when the Head Writer is unavailable.
Keep track of approved story decisions and ensure later revisions remain consistent.
Serve as one of the main points of communication between the Director, Head Writer, and screenwriting team.
This is a senior writing position with significant creative responsibility. The Deputy Head Writer should be reliable, highly collaborative, comfortable providing and receiving detailed feedback, and able to contribute original ideas while working within the established creative direction of the project.
*Say something you think would fit*
Producer
Compensation: $100 per completed and approved milestone
The Head of Production is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the overall production structure and workflow of PocketHeart Studio’s projects. They work directly with the Studio Founder/Director and oversee the Producer, helping ensure that creative goals are translated into realistic, organized production plans.
The Head of Production serves as the primary bridge between studio leadership, production management, and department leads.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with the Founder/Director to develop and maintain the overall production plan.
Oversee the Producer and support them in coordinating departments, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Help establish, document, and maintain the production pipeline across departments.
Coordinate with Heads of Department to ensure each team understands its responsibilities, deadlines, dependencies, and required deliverables.
Track overall production progress and identify scheduling, communication, or workflow issues before they significantly affect production.
Help establish realistic production timelines and milestone structures.
Ensure smooth handoffs between departments, such as writing, visual development, storyboarding, 3D production, sound, and post-production.
Organize and participate in production and HOD meetings when necessary.
Help determine priorities when multiple departments require resources or decisions simultaneously.
Work with the Producer to maintain clear internal documentation and production schedules.
Communicate significant production risks, delays, staffing needs, or organizational issues directly to the Founder/Director.
Help improve the studio’s production systems as the team and projects grow.
Ensure that production decisions remain aligned with the Director’s approved creative vision while remaining achievable within the project’s resources and schedule.
Ideal candidate:
We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, communicative, reliable, and comfortable taking responsibility for a large production workflow. Experience with animation, film, game, or other creative-production pipelines is strongly preferred.
The Head of Production should be comfortable working closely with both creative and organizational teams and be able to turn broad production goals into clear, actionable plans.
This is a senior production leadership position. The Head of Production reports directly to the Founder/Director and works closely with the Producer and Heads of Department.
Payment: $100 per completed and approved milestone.
*Say something you think would fit*
Producer
Compensation: $100 per completed and approved milestone
The Head of Production is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the overall production structure and workflow of PocketHeart Studio’s projects. They work directly with the Studio Founder/Director and oversee the Producer, helping ensure that creative goals are translated into realistic, organized production plans.
The Head of Production serves as the primary bridge between studio leadership, production management, and department leads.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with the Founder/Director to develop and maintain the overall production plan.
Oversee the Producer and support them in coordinating departments, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Help establish, document, and maintain the production pipeline across departments.
Coordinate with Heads of Department to ensure each team understands its responsibilities, deadlines, dependencies, and required deliverables.
Track overall production progress and identify scheduling, communication, or workflow issues before they significantly affect production.
Help establish realistic production timelines and milestone structures.
Ensure smooth handoffs between departments, such as writing, visual development, storyboarding, 3D production, sound, and post-production.
Organize and participate in production and HOD meetings when necessary.
Help determine priorities when multiple departments require resources or decisions simultaneously.
Work with the Producer to maintain clear internal documentation and production schedules.
Communicate significant production risks, delays, staffing needs, or organizational issues directly to the Founder/Director.
Help improve the studio’s production systems as the team and projects grow.
Ensure that production decisions remain aligned with the Director’s approved creative vision while remaining achievable within the project’s resources and schedule.
Ideal candidate:
We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, communicative, reliable, and comfortable taking responsibility for a large production workflow. Experience with animation, film, game, or other creative-production pipelines is strongly preferred.
The Head of Production should be comfortable working closely with both creative and organizational teams and be able to turn broad production goals into clear, actionable plans.
This is a senior production leadership position. The Head of Production reports directly to the Founder/Director and works closely with the Producer and Heads of Department.
Payment: $100 per completed and approved milestone.
*Say something you think would fit*
Director
Compensation: $100 per completed and approved milestone
The Head of Production is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the overall production structure and workflow of PocketHeart Studio’s projects. They work directly with the Studio Founder/Director and oversee the Producer, helping ensure that creative goals are translated into realistic, organized production plans.
The Head of Production serves as the primary bridge between studio leadership, production management, and department leads.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with the Founder/Director to develop and maintain the overall production plan.
Oversee the Producer and support them in coordinating departments, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Help establish, document, and maintain the production pipeline across departments.
Coordinate with Heads of Department to ensure each team understands its responsibilities, deadlines, dependencies, and required deliverables.
Track overall production progress and identify scheduling, communication, or workflow issues before they significantly affect production.
Help establish realistic production timelines and milestone structures.
Ensure smooth handoffs between departments, such as writing, visual development, storyboarding, 3D production, sound, and post-production.
Organize and participate in production and HOD meetings when necessary.
Help determine priorities when multiple departments require resources or decisions simultaneously.
Work with the Producer to maintain clear internal documentation and production schedules.
Communicate significant production risks, delays, staffing needs, or organizational issues directly to the Founder/Director.
Help improve the studio’s production systems as the team and projects grow.
Ensure that production decisions remain aligned with the Director’s approved creative vision while remaining achievable within the project’s resources and schedule.
Ideal candidate:
We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, communicative, reliable, and comfortable taking responsibility for a large production workflow. Experience with animation, film, game, or other creative-production pipelines is strongly preferred.
The Head of Production should be comfortable working closely with both creative and organizational teams and be able to turn broad production goals into clear, actionable plans.
This is a senior production leadership position. The Head of Production reports directly to the Founder/Director and works closely with the Producer and Heads of Department.
Payment: $100 per completed and approved milestone.
*Say something you think would fit*
Writer
Compensation: $50 USD per completed and approved milestone
Role Description:
We’re looking for a writer to join the Story Development Team for Gleamlake, an independent 3D animated fantasy musical feature film.
You’ll work closely with the Head Writer, Director, and the rest of the Story Team throughout screenplay development.
Responsibilities:
Attend regular Story Team meetings and actively participate in discussions
Work closely with the Head Writer and other writers on screenplay development
Contribute ideas for scenes, character development, dialogue, pacing, and story structure
Complete assigned writing tasks and milestones by agreed deadlines
Review story materials and provide constructive feedback
Help maintain consistency with established characters, worldbuilding, and the overall direction of the film
Requirements:
Strong understanding of character-driven storytelling
Comfortable working collaboratively within a writing team
Reliable communication and willingness to attend meetings consistently
Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback
Previous screenwriting, creative writing, or story-development experience is a plus
Interest in animation and fantasy storytelling is strongly encouraged
Payment:
$50 USD per completed and approved milestone. Specific assignments, deadlines, and milestone requirements will be communicated by the Head Writer and Director.
*Say something you think would fit*
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