Topic: A Brickfilm Anthology

Hello, Tripod here!

I had an idea...not so much a unique one, but one that had crossed my mind. I've begun to embrace a more collaborative side of things on the site, and I began thinking, "What if several people collaborated on an anthology project, each somehow relating to each other?"

Like, the idea would be to find a central theme to focus on, and come up with one story to act as the "arc", with several smaller scenes, or shorts in between to flesh it out; give it life. Sort of like HEAVY METAL.

The reason I bring this up, is because I like the idea of weaving together many Brickfilms in to one entity. Also, I think this would be an intriguing writing exercise between everyone.

Opinions?

EDIT: Okay, here's a list of those who are potentially interested:
Brickyman
Cartoonkid98
Daniel
Eagleman Animations
Juggernaut Pictures
Just Kidden
LegOpinions
LGFB Studios
MPfist0
Scypax
Skwizitanee
Splodge
Tripod
Tryxx
VIMStudios]

10/19/10: Scypax and myself are working out the concept, which we have a general idea for. We're just molding, coming up with the guidelines so that other writers can in some form, follow with continuity. However, outside of that, animation, direction, it's all up to you. Once the concept has been laid out, we'll send a PM to those who are interested, and start forming a team. ]

11/18/10: It's been a month, but the final concept boundaries should be completed in the next day or so. Expect a mass PM to those who stated their interest. From there, boundaries will be explained for the sake of some continuity, and we'll most likely re-compile a list of who's interested in writing, animation, or both. Talk soon!
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11/20/10: As of right now, here's where we stand in terms of setting up "teams".
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Both (Writing and Animation)
LGFB Studios
Skwitztanee
CartoonKid98

Animation
Juggernaut Pictures
Just Kidden
MPFist0
Eagle Animation

Writing
Tripod
Scypax
Brickyman

Because there's no bulk PM system on the forums, I'd like to use this thread to discuss strictly the writing process. Animation will be a more complex thing to coordinate, and i'd like to do that in the Production section of the forum when most of the writing is ready for animation. If you have any questions or thoughts regarding your story ideas and plot, you should post it here so we won't cross similar storytelling points. I think it's possible to get notifications on comments in a thread, but I may be wrong. Either way, you should keep an eye on this thread. Good luck, everyone! Remember the boundaries!

Last edited by Tripod (November 20, 2010 (08:45am))

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. YES.

I love this idea. I'd want to help out.

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

I would be interested.

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

I fail to understand. Could you explain better?

Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

Sounds really cool, definitely interested.

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

I'd have to ask my minifigs...

EDIT: They're up for it.

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

MPfist0 wrote:

I fail to understand. Could you explain better?

Like, the idea is to create several smaller shorts, each with a similar theme, but they're all connected. Scypax and myself have started playing with the concept, and I have started writing one of the segments already.

Basically:

3-4 different people write the shorts.

3-4 people direct and animate the shorts.

The shorts would then be collected, and edited together into one big brickfilm.

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

Well, I'm officially confirming that I will be apart of this as a writer. I'm not saying I won't be a director and animator, but it just doesn't seem likely at this time.

And yes, Tripod and myself are working on the "general concept", in which all the films will center around, right now. But don't worry, it's a VERY open-ended theme.

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

Cool. Interested, but I can't do anything until holidays (christmass, easter, summer holidays, etc).

Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

I think I could possiby help out with this. (As an Animator of course.)
It sounds like another cool "Community" project.

-Olaf

Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

I am very interested in writing one of the shorts. Sounds like a very interesting project.

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

Hmmmm...

I'd love to be a part of this...


Perhaps I will write a short? Or maybe I'll write and animate one...

Definitely interested though!!!

I love writing scripts, but I never make the films, so if I wrote one, and someone made it, it would be awesome.

Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

I would love to do this mini/bigsmile (Animate)

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

The main post has been updated.

Teh Tripod has teh extra boost.

I am devoted to proving that the brickfilm art can be just as serious, emotional, and entertaining as anything in the professional film industry.

Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

You can put me on that list.  I don't enjoy writing scripts, but I could possibly do some animating.  Looks like an interesting idea.

Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

Sounds interesting. I'm in.

Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

Say Tripod, I think we need to get a move on with this!

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

Maybe I can animate/direct.
I'm not interested in writing a script though.

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

We're definitely interested. In animation to be exact, but if we just aren't good enough, we understand.

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Re: A Brickfilm Anthology

I'm interested, but I don't know if I have the time...

Maybe I can found an original idea... I'll see.