Full-Length Film Production Based on an Original Book- Produce Whimsical 3D Animated Feature Film
Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted1 hour ago
I have written an original book of approximately 33,000 words and want to adapt it into a complete film of around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The film should combine live action with predominantly 3D animation, capturing the book’s unique atmosphere, characters, symbolism, and details.
**Important: I am looking for bids for the complete finished film, not just a trailer or a selection of scenes.**
### Project Requirements
- **Complete film:** Adapt the book into a finished film of approximately 75 minutes, remaining faithful to the original story, important details, hidden clues, and meanings.
- **Film structure:** Begin with a live-action introduction, transition into predominantly 3D animation, and conclude with a short live-action sequence.
- **Artistic direction:** Develop a distinctive visual style inspired by Golden Age illustrators Gustave Doré, Kay Nielsen, Byam Shaw, Carl Venet, and John Tenniel. The film should feel whimsical, atmospheric, eccentric, and occasionally poignant. Generic AI imagery without careful artistic refinement will not meet the brief.
- **Story adaptation:** Review the complete manuscript and create a scene-by-scene plan to ensure important details are represented through animation, dialogue, and narration. Discuss any necessary adaptations with me before proceeding.
- **Characters and voices:** I will provide photographs of key characters to guide their live-action appearances and animated designs. Character voices should evoke England around 1820, with narration at appropriate points.
- **Music and sound:** Include suitable pastoral English music, dialogue, narration, sound effects, and a polished final audio mix.
- **Collaboration:** I require regular editorial input throughout production, including opportunities to review and approve the visual style, character designs, voices, music, and sample scenes. Please outline your review process and revision policy.
- **Final delivery:** Supply the complete edited film in an agreed high-quality digital format, with all agreed production elements and applicable usage rights.
### Separate Trailer Requirement
Before committing to full production, I require a trailer to confirm that the artistic style, voices, imagery, and atmosphere capture the spirit of the book.
Please quote for the trailer separately from the full film and explain what it will include, how revisions will be handled, and whether its cost can be credited toward the full production if we proceed.
### What to Include in Your Bid
Please provide:
- Your total price for the complete 75-minute film and a separate price for the trailer.
- Your proposed production method, tools, and workflow.
- A realistic timeline for each major production stage.
- Relevant examples of previous animation or film projects.
- Details of what is included in your price, any additional costs, and your revision policy.
- Confirmation of the rights and ownership arrangements for the finished film and its assets.
Please do not submit a bid covering only the trailer or a partial production. I need a clear quotation for delivering the complete film.
I am looking for an experienced filmmaker or production team who can bring this book to life with creativity, technical skill, and meticulous attention to detail.
**Important: I am looking for bids for the complete finished film, not just a trailer or a selection of scenes.**
### Project Requirements
- **Complete film:** Adapt the book into a finished film of approximately 75 minutes, remaining faithful to the original story, important details, hidden clues, and meanings.
- **Film structure:** Begin with a live-action introduction, transition into predominantly 3D animation, and conclude with a short live-action sequence.
- **Artistic direction:** Develop a distinctive visual style inspired by Golden Age illustrators Gustave Doré, Kay Nielsen, Byam Shaw, Carl Venet, and John Tenniel. The film should feel whimsical, atmospheric, eccentric, and occasionally poignant. Generic AI imagery without careful artistic refinement will not meet the brief.
- **Story adaptation:** Review the complete manuscript and create a scene-by-scene plan to ensure important details are represented through animation, dialogue, and narration. Discuss any necessary adaptations with me before proceeding.
- **Characters and voices:** I will provide photographs of key characters to guide their live-action appearances and animated designs. Character voices should evoke England around 1820, with narration at appropriate points.
- **Music and sound:** Include suitable pastoral English music, dialogue, narration, sound effects, and a polished final audio mix.
- **Collaboration:** I require regular editorial input throughout production, including opportunities to review and approve the visual style, character designs, voices, music, and sample scenes. Please outline your review process and revision policy.
- **Final delivery:** Supply the complete edited film in an agreed high-quality digital format, with all agreed production elements and applicable usage rights.
### Separate Trailer Requirement
Before committing to full production, I require a trailer to confirm that the artistic style, voices, imagery, and atmosphere capture the spirit of the book.
Please quote for the trailer separately from the full film and explain what it will include, how revisions will be handled, and whether its cost can be credited toward the full production if we proceed.
### What to Include in Your Bid
Please provide:
- Your total price for the complete 75-minute film and a separate price for the trailer.
- Your proposed production method, tools, and workflow.
- A realistic timeline for each major production stage.
- Relevant examples of previous animation or film projects.
- Details of what is included in your price, any additional costs, and your revision policy.
- Confirmation of the rights and ownership arrangements for the finished film and its assets.
Please do not submit a bid covering only the trailer or a partial production. I need a clear quotation for delivering the complete film.
I am looking for an experienced filmmaker or production team who can bring this book to life with creativity, technical skill, and meticulous attention to detail.
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