Lappelpinny | Animated Pilot Leadership

Looking to assign 2-3 producers, including one Executive Producer (EP). 

Note: This is an administrative role! While this role will work closely with each creative department (Art & Animation, Script, Cast, Editing, Social Media), the role of the Producer is mainly administrative. While e value creative input from all of our team members, this is not a directorial position.

Role of the Producer:

• You will a good understanding of the vision and goals of the project
• You will work with the Technical Director (TD), Operations Director (OD) and EP to maintain the wellbeing of each department
  • You are expected to have frequent communication with myself, the TD, the OD, and EP
  • You will help scout prospective crew members (not cast) and refer them to their respective department heads
• You will supervise and keep track of the completion of tasks 
• You will reach out to external contributors (ie. fight choreographers, musicians)

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Please submit a simple resume (does not have to be professional-grade) with the following information!

• Your name, pronouns, age* and Discord
• What you are looking for in a project
• A list of previous creative teams/projects you have been on, your role, and a brief description of the project and what you contributed - it's alright if you've never produced before, but we'd prefer if you've had experience working with other creative teams, be it as an administrator or a creative!
• Other relevant skills (ie. proficiency with Canva, social media, ability to social network)
• Unique strengths (ie. ingenuity, patience, reliability, level-headedness)

Dearly beloved, I need someone who knows how to organize time, meetings, and workflow! 

Looking to assign 1 Operations Director. 

Note: This is an administrative role! While this role will work closely with each creative department (Art & Animation, Script, Cast, Editing, Social Media), the role of the Operations Director is mainly administrative. 

Role of the Operations Director:

• You will streamline the workflow for maximum efficiency while maintaining the accommodations to an extremely diverse team 
  • The two main conditions we need to accommodate to are timezone and disability
    
• You will observe productivity and note changes that need to be implemented, and schedule when these changes make sense to be updated.
• You will supervise and keep track of the completion of tasks 

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Please submit a simple resume (does not have to be professional-grade) with the following information!

• Your name, pronouns, age* and Discord
• What you are looking for in a project
• A list of previous creative teams/projects you have been on, your role, and a brief description of the project and what you contributed - it's alright if you've never directed before, but we'd prefer if you've had experience working with other creative teams, be it as an administrator or a creative!
  • Please specifically state your observations on what helped or hindered your project to succeed.  
• Other relevant skills (ie. proficiency with Canva, social media, ability to social network)
• Unique strengths (ie. ingenuity, patience, reliability, level-headedness)

Looking to assign 1 Writing Lead 

Lappelpinny is my brainchild, and I'm looking for a co-parent. I would like to find someone who understands my brand of humor and interests, and very importantly, can help others think in ways they didn't before. 

Role of the Writing Lead:

• You will have a good understanding of each member of the writing team's styles and strengths (currently 4 members)
• Assess, approve, and assign Minisode ideas
• While we are developing the pilot, there will also be several mini-episodes (Minisodes) done in a more simple PNG-tube/Shoocharu style that needs writing and voice acting.
• These Minisodes are pitched by the cast and crew and assessed and developed by the writing team
• You will lead and organize (alongside TD and OD) Writers' Rooms
• You will have a deep understanding and update the World Bible and Character Bible

• Past projects

• A folder with at least 3 pieces of independent work

Looking to assign 1 Script Supervisor.

KerTHUNK! Oh goodness, we've hit a... Plot Hole! Not to worry, the Lappelpinny Script Supervisor will patch that right up! We're looking for an observant and attentive reader to make minimize our plot holes!

Have you ever been disappointed by the final season of a Netflix TV show? Have you ever felt that your OTP was misrepresented by the writers on screen? This is the role for you!

Role of the Script Supervisor:

• You will have a good understanding of characters and lore
• You will take note that our characters, world, and narrative are consistent and flow naturally
• You will give feedback on other writers' work
• ... in addition to the responsibilities of other writers, but those will be secondary to your responsibilities as the Script Supervisor

• Past projects

• A folder with at least 3 pieces of independent work

• Tell me your fandoms! 

• Since Lappelpinny is geared toward a very specific kind of nerd, I want to know what you're interested in! What do you nerd out about? After reviewing your materials, I will do normie-level research on your fandom and discuss it with you during your intereview. 

• (Optional) Tell me your favorite obscure fact about your fandom!

Looking for 1-2 Minisode Writers. 

Aside from story writers who are working on the main bulk of the series, we are also writing promotional Minisodes that have a slightly different mood and tone to them.Through these short stories we want to showcase character and comedy, between 30-90 seconds each. I would like to set aside a dedicated team to these shorts specifically. 

Role of the Minisode Writer:

• You will pitch and write Minisode episodes
• You will confer with the Story Writers, Writing Lead, and Script Supervisor to refine Minisode writing 
• You will give feedback on other Minisode Writers' work

• 1-2 short, character-driven stories (under 800 words)
• Humorous/comedy samples

Looking for 1 Sound Director.

Role of the Sound Director:

• You will annotate the script with notes of music, SFX, ambience, and wallah
• You will check whether the Voice Actors have completed all their assignments, and ask for retakes
• You will give direction for non-dialogue deliverables from Voice Actors (ie. Wallah, efforts, creature characters)
• You will assign scenes to other Sound Designers and QC their work
• ... in addition to the responsibilities of the Sound Designer, but the Sound Director's responsibilities come first.

• Audio mixing samples
• A resume, portfolio, or description of prior experience

Looking to assign 7-9 people to this role. 

Specific roles in this team include:

• Storyboarder
• Rough animation
• Shorts/animatic animator (a la Legends of Avantris/Shoocharu)

• Your name and pronouns

• Your primary medium (2D or 3D), and your level of familiarity with the other medium

• A portfolio of 5-10 pieces with:

• At least 30 seconds of animation

• Whether you're willing to learn new skills for this role
• Your software