TL;DR:

We are requesting $95,000 USDC for the creation of the first episode in a, 13-episode, animated series, featuring Nouns.

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The Series:

We are proposing to create the first full-fledged animated series for Nouns.

This will be a fun and thrilling series that will take us to a fantastic setting within a school, where we follow the adventures of five friends.

Every day, after the bell rings and classes end, a magical world reveals itself to these young friends. Each episode takes us on a new challenge or puzzle to be solved by the protagonists. They embark on magical missions, explore galaxies, secret rooms, and discover hidden passages that lead to incredible worlds within the school. The school environment transforms into a place full of surprises, with magic, creatures, and fantastic moments.

While facing exciting challenges, the protagonists also learn important lessons about friendship, courage, and teamwork. They discover that true power lies in unity and trust in one another.

The primary target audience will be children aged 7-11. Our main goal is to inspire them through relatable characters, engaging stories, and meaningful dialogue that resonates with their own aspirations for the future.

The show will maintain a family-friendly atmosphere, exploring various themes like friendship, adventures, and romance. We also aim to subtly introduce educational elements, including more advanced concepts such as web3, blockchains, and DAOs, providing young viewers with an introduction to these complex topics.

Here you can find a complete breakdown of these first 5 characters, as well as initial plot concepts and script.

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References:

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Jux Animation Studio:

Jux is an established animation studio and will be the company responsible for the production of the series. With a strong track record in the animation industry, the company has worked for many well known clients and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the project.

Jux has a vast network of professionals from around the world, including illustrators, animators, writers, and sound producers, who will also contribute to the series.

Jux also produced the short film “Through the Looking Noggle!” as an entry to the Nouns video contest. The video recieved an overwhelmingly positive response, and was chosen as one of the four winning entries.

Website and Full Reel

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Core Team:

Marcello Laruccia (Animation Director) - LinkedIn

Full Reel

Victor Canela (Lead Writer) - LinkedIn

Bruno Tedesco (Animation Supervisor) - LinkedIn

Full Reel

Patrick Dias (Creative Lead) - Portfolio

Alongside the team above, many other talented professionals will be involved in the production of this pilot including:

JukeBox (Audio Production) Daniela Zschaber (Writer) Aurelio Ribeiro/TheBower (Exec. Producer) Daniel Ferrari (Producer)

As well as supporting illustrators, animators and editors.

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Production Timeline:

Above you can find a detailed view of each step in the production process.

Delivery of the first episode will be within 4 months of this proposal acceptance. Throughout the production we will be posting regular updates on a dedicated Telegram channel, including teasers and details of the process.

After delivering the pilot we will submit a proposal to produce the subsequent 4 episodes. All episodes after this first one will have a smaller, 1.5-month, production period each due to a lot of the ground work being done already, such as character and background development.

Distribution:

- Youtube

Our initial strategy will be to upload the series directly to a dedicated Youtube channel. Content for kids on Youtube performs extremely well and garners massive views. Our intent is to capture that audience and generate a significant viewership with a dedicated fanbase.

- Droposal

Much like similar content released by Nouns, we will also seek to mint this first episode via a droposal.

However, we propose a novel distribution with 100% of the funds going back to the DAO. The idea is to do a community poll with Nouners to decide the mint price. Based on the success of this first episode and mint sales we could see a significant revenue returning back to the DAO.

Road To Success:

After the delivery of the pilot our intent is not only to produce the remaining episodes but to build the project into something even bigger. Here are some of the strategies we are planning:

(The following ideas are for the future of the project and not included in this proposal)

• Distribution Deal: Pursue partnerships through our industry contacts with TV channels and streaming providers - We believe the series would have a strong appeal to these companies as not only having a popular target audience of young teens but also by addressing new and innovative topics like blockchain and web3.
• Merchandising and Toys: Partner with established companies to produce Merch and Toys featuring the characters in the series bringing another revenue stream for the series and the DAO.

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Budget Breakdown:

(Google sheet with complete budget breakdown)

Total Ask: USDC $95.000 (~48 ETH at current prices)

This budget reflects the production of a high-quality, 6-minute animated pilot, which also serves as the foundation for the series - this includes character design and personality, environment, plot, among other essential work.

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From The Team

Our objective is to create an amazing series that is unique and truly nounish.

With this pilot we hope to showcase the concept and viability of this series, as well as lay a strong foundation on which we can build upon.

Our team is passionate and commited to this project, many of us are strongly connected to the Nouns ecosystem and have a deep interest in its collective success.

Thank you!

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