SKY PIRATES
Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Comedy
Through a bond forged in mutual deceit, a swashbuckling pirate captain and a captive mercenary face off against the chaos and dangers of The Deep Skies as they begin a war against a tyrannical god and his pantheon.
(In a world of floating islands and flying ships, where the ocean equivalent is open sky and a sea of clouds)
An infamous mercenary is hired to kill a wanted pirate captain. Little does he know, it’s a trap. The captain seeks to enter the Deep Skies, the uncharted skies under the lowest cloud cover. In order to navigate these perilous skies, the captain has made a deal with the Great Kraken, the gatekeeper of the Deep Skies: in exchange for a human soul, an enchanted compass that works in the polarity of the constant storms of the Deep. Unwilling to doom an innocent soul, the captain hires a hit on himself, aiming to capture and deliver whatever assassin comes after him. But upon capturing the merc, he must keep him placated for the long trip to the Kraken. He decides to do this by convincing the merc he simply sought a worthy mercenary to hire for their impending journey into the Deep.
PRODUCTION ROADMAP
Plans for production of the pilot episode & series pitching
01
Proof of Concept
1/1/24 – 9/9/24
Completed by 9/9/24, a proof of concept using scenes 13-15. This will serve to refine the art & animation style as well as be used for fundraising for the full pilot episode.
02
Pre-Production
9/9/24 – 3/24/25
Pre-production for the pilot episode will begin unofficially 9/9/24 after the completion of the PoC, officially closer to 1/6/25.
All above the line roles will be decided early during this time, the screenplay will be locked, and all further roles will be filled.
Creative direction, character designs, concept art, key illustration, and storyboarding will begin/be complete.
VA recording may begin. Animatic may also begin.
03
Fundraising
1/6/25
The project along with the PoC will be posted to various fundraising sites to earn funding for festival runs and OIAF tickets. Any additional funds will be distributed to those working on the project.
The project will also apply for various film, tv, and animation grants.
04
Production
3/24/25-6/16/25
Production will begin 3/24/25 at the latest. If VA recording has not been finished before this time it will be completed.
If the animatic has not been finished before this time it will be completed.
Illustrations will be complete.
Animation will begin.
05
Post-Production
6/16/25 – 8/22/25
Editing, sound design, effects, composing, etc. at this stage.
06
Festival Run
8/22/25 – 9/25/25
The pilot will be showcased at various festivals, depending on how much is raised through funding.
07
OIAF 2025
9/25/25 – 9/29/25
The pilot will be showcased at Ottawa International Animation Festival and go through a 5-day round of pitching at The Animation Conference there.
Key North American and international buyers and production executives will attend Pitch THIS & Fast Track– two different events at the festival specifically for pitching animated series.
Interested in joining the team?