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What an amazingly small idea that speaks wonders! Makes me ask - how many people do not realise they are skipping things they agreed to do without realising until it is too late? I found myself buying a new diary just to detail things I agree too. This helps me prioritise and complete everything...

Michail. Thank you for that response - it really explained your pathway and clearly outlines your next steps. I envy the fact you have the knowledge to do that yourself. I have had to learn everything from the ground upwards, using AI as a companion to advise on next steps and to learn what each...

Great follow on question Zaltán. This is a huge question that most skip without giving a thought. There have been decisions I have personally made that I have reconsidered for this exact reason. It isn't just the story that grows - we grow alongside THEM. I like to let my ideas develop...

I have found multiple times, that edits in my book, my music, my screenplays etc have all mostly arrived without my blessing. Let me explain. I play my idea in my mind. I write that down as best I can. I create a character and story arch. I begin. During the writing, I will let the scene...

I’ve been spending time across FilmPlatforms this week - not just sharing Bloom, but actively engaging with other creators’ work. The conversations, the insights, the honesty… it’s been a reminder that development isn’t just about building your own project, but learning from the people around...

The biggest issue a lot of new emerging writers face is funding. Unless we are financially backed or in paid work - working for free or equity-based - may be the only option. If this IS the only option, I suggest using the "free" music, as concepts/examples. As I have with Bloom. I write all...

Really appreciated this one, guys - the "capital stack, not a fan deck" framing is something I wish I'd read a year ago. Mark's own path (engineer at AIR under George Martin, into gold/platinum records, into film financing) actually mirrors something I'm working through on a much smaller...

I was hoping to come here and begin a comment with the full intension of giving an awe inspiring rundown of how I do it but, I can't. I have a tendency to simply create a scene in my head, rapidly have that evolve in my mind, create the story and want to let it out - my issue comes when trying...

Apologies.. commenting to follow as this advice could be invaluable!

That would be amazing thank you! I have a few things to sort out and I will send you a message with this information. It would be great to hear more about what you are currently working on too. Kind regards (and looking forward to it) - Mark

Thank you. It has been a whirlwind and definitely a challenge. The next step for me at this point, is to look for representation I think. As I am new to the industry, I have had a 10 page review and logline review done. Both require refinements but gained exceptional feedback. The issue I...

Well I will start by saying well done! That concept trailer is pretty good!! What did you use to make it? I'm pretty much at the same stage as yourself so would love to hear how your journey has been so far - what bumps in the road and how you got over them, what plans you have next etc. Would...

This is Bloom - now come and get it. I’m building an animated musical feature from the ground up, and I wanted to share a first look at the world, the tone, and the emotional engine behind it. Bloom has already gained unexpected traction across platforms - from animators and composers...

Bloom, Day 4 Development Update Today’s focus has been on tightening the professional side of Bloom. After gathering a huge amount of insight from FilmPlatforms and Stage 32, I’ve now completed a full polish on the pitch package - Production Plan, Budget Outline, Chain of Title, The Ask and...

Bloo, Day 3 Progress Update Having spent the day reading every post, blog, thread and comment I could, I decided on keeping the momentum going on Bloom, - today’s focus has been tightening the emotional through‑line and refining the character arcs to make sure every beat lands with purpose...

What a great thing to read at this stage of Bloom's development. I have been developing a pitch pack for this and insight like this - to me - is invaluable! Thank you. I would love to connect in the hopes of being able to gain a small part of your time, in order to ask a few questions to...

Thank you very much for this post. This is literally the stage I am looking into next with Bloom - I will definitely be taking a look at the link too. I would love to connect to be able to gain some insight into making this a reality stage, not just a dream. I have a full pitch deck...

Hi, thanks so much for the suggestion. I really appreciate you taking the time to look through Bloom. A short proof‑of‑concept is definitely something I’d love to explore. The idea of showing how the emotional‑responsive environment, colour shifts and musical cues work together in motion is...

Hi, thanks for the thoughtful follow‑up, as usual - really appreciate the depth you’re bringing to this. On the budget side, Bloom sits in the independent animated feature bracket, and the range I’m working with at this stage is $3–5m. That’s based on the visual identity, the...

Bloom is the animated musical I’ve been developing independently across screenplay, soundtrack and worldbuilding, and it’s built around a simple emotional idea: the world responds to what the characters feel. Not in a big, flashy way - in subtle shifts of colour, light, movement and atmosphere...