FILM & ANIMATION · 03

Let a story become a film.

For film companies, content platforms, IP holders and co-production partners exploring AIGC film, animated film and original shorts. Begin with story, visual direction and characters; test key scenes before defining the full production scope.

FIT

When this direction fits

  • A story, IP or screen idea needs a producible visual route
  • A team can identify stage, expected duration, decision roles and intended audience
  • A project benefits from testing a key scene before committing to a larger production
SCOPE

Six production directions

01

AIGC narrative film

Develop a screenplay, test key scenes and organise an agreed production route.

02

Animated film

Develop world, character, art direction, movement and complete narrative expression.

03

Original shorts

Develop dramatic shorts, animated shorts and experimental moving-image work.

04

Original IP adaptation

Expand an established character or story into a film-oriented work.

05

Concept & teaser films

Create a clear proposal, partner conversation or production-validation film.

06

AI + live-action hybrid

Plan specialist work that combines live action, generated imagery and post-production.

PRODUCTION ROUTE

Seven production stages

01

Story & script

Define the central story, characters, world and viewing intention.

02

Art direction

Establish setting, character design, mood and visual rules.

03

Character performance

Plan the role, performance needs and test material within the agreed scope.

04

Storyboard & animatic

Translate the narrative into a practical shot and pacing plan.

05

Shot production

Produce the agreed sequences around approved creative decisions.

06

Sound & post

Edit, sound-design and finish the work to the agreed delivery specification.

07

Release & extensions

Discuss trailers, social versions and any extension materials as separate agreed deliverables.

COLLABORATION

Ways to collaborate

Creative video is delivered around a brand, product or communication use. Film and animation are organised around a complete story, character development, audiovisual expression and a structured production route.

  1. 01

    Development collaboration

    Explore story, style and a production approach.

  2. 02

    Key-scene test

    Validate an important scene before committing to a wider scope.

  3. 03

    Specialist sequence

    Produce selected shots or sequences within an existing film.

  4. 04

    Phased production

    Advance development and production through agreed stages.

  5. 05

    Co-production

    Define responsibilities and approvals for a shared production.

  6. 06

    Co-financing conversation

    Discuss only after scope, rights, budget and responsibility are clear.

FILM & ANIMATION

Start with a key scene

A key-scene test helps establish the visual language, technical route and production assumptions before a long-form scope is discussed.

Submit a film project
NEXT STEP

Film is organised differently from creative video

Share the project type, current stage, intended duration and the collaboration route you want to discuss.

Submit a film project
CONTACT OST AIGC

Start a conversation in the way that works for you.

For collaboration, content projects or book-purchase information, contact Yuan Fang and the OST team through the channels below.

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