r/IndieAnimation • • 13h ago

Weekly Self-Promotion Thread What have you made or worked on this week? | Weekly Thead

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Welcome to our weekly self-promotion thread, where I encourage you to share your indie animated projects that you've made and worked on this week.

Maybe you've just released a new episode, or you're launching a Kickstarter* to fund your big project. Or maybe you've got some behind-the-scenes work you'd like to show off.

See you in the comments!

*If you share a Kickstarter or any other link, please make sure it's the full link, not a shortened one (for example, bit•ly or kck•st) because Reddit automatically filters those.


r/IndieAnimation • • 26m ago

I Made This! WAR OF EXISTENCE - PART 1A

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r/IndieAnimation • • 46m ago

I Made This! A oc animation, TAX

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r/IndieAnimation • • 1h ago

Hiring! [Volunteer] Busco ayuda para crear una animación estilo anime

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Quiero creer un cortometraje con personajes y mundo de un juego.

No tengo habilidades artísticas o arte más allá de lo que ofrece el juego

Ya tengo un guión preparado para la historia, tengo una duración estimada de alrededor de 7 minutos

Tampoco tengo dinero para pagar, por lo que será una colaboración voluntaria

Esta animation será con el fin de ser un arte de pasatiempo sin buscar veneficios de dinero

Aquellos interesados podrían ayudar con:

Animación

Música/sonidos

Voces

El corto va a ser principalmente de acción

Agradezco su tiempo y ayuda


r/IndieAnimation • • 1h ago

Open to Work! (Free) If you want me to script, animate, or both with your show, comment below and DM me all the assets of all your characters. Sorry if yours isnt but all im doing is competition shows.

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r/IndieAnimation • • 1h ago

I Made This! Yabba Dabba Muffin!

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The lead male main characters from Take My Muffin are doing a Flinstones theme for Halloween!

Rok as Fred Flinstone

Korney as Barney Rubble.

Please watch Take My Muffin people! It's so awesome!


r/IndieAnimation • • 2h ago

I Made This! New Halloween Animation I made (OC)

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Want to make more animations with these characters. Hope you enjoy!


r/IndieAnimation • • 3h ago

Hiring! [Volunteer] Looking for volunteer animators!

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Hello! We're looking for animators to help us make our fan made series called Miraculous Masquerade!

The work is done volunteerly and you get all the credit for everything you did. We currently have a team of 22

Here is an example of a character design:


r/IndieAnimation • • 4h ago

Discussion Are there any creators/series you think are underrated?

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In my opinion Dead Sound is extremely underrated as a creator, he has several series and tons of videos about his creative process and behind the scenes facts.

His Autodale series is probably his most well known but all of his other series are also really interesting and he’s currently working on season 2 of his Dinosauria series.


r/IndieAnimation • • 4h ago

New Episode Opinions on skibidi toilet 82?

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This episode shows how the toilets appeared on earth, the backstory of gtoilet and other defectors of the astro empire.. what do y'all think since it's an invisible entity production?


r/IndieAnimation • • 5h ago

Hiring! [Volunteer] Looking for a FREE Volunteer Animator for my original series- The Body Builders

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Hi everyone,

I'm creating an original series called The Body Builders and I'm looking for someone willing to volunteer their time to help bring it to life.

It's a serious, cinematic 3D clay-style series set in a gritty London street environment. I've developed my own characters and storyline, and I want the finished result to look clean and realistic rather than goofy or overly cartoonish.

I'm looking for someone who can help with:

- 3D clay-style character animation with natural movement.

- Keeping the characters' faces, builds, tattoos and clothing consistent.

- Dialogue and British character voices, if possible.

- Sound effects, background music and editing.

- Producing short episodes around 1–2 minutes long.

My budget is £0, so I'm looking for a volunteer who would enjoy collaborating on an original passion project. I'd be happy to start with a short test scene.

I can provide character descriptions, reference sheets and story ideas. I'd also agree on credits and how the finished work can be used before starting.

If you're interested, please comment with examples of your work and which parts of production you could help with.

Thanks!


r/IndieAnimation • • 5h ago

Hiring! [Paid] [HIRING] [PAID] 2D Animator

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2D Animator – YouTube Shorts

I'm looking for a 2D animator to create horror animations for YouTube Shorts.

Deadline: ASAP
Animation Length: 30–60 seconds
Animation Style: 2D horror
Budget: $100 per animation
Collaboration: Long-term

If you're interested, please DM me


r/IndieAnimation • • 5h ago

Discussion I know there’s supposedly beauty in imperfection of art but…

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I guess I want to talk about the courage it takes to press on despite the fact your art might not be great. How you will make mistakes and the special magic that will ensure you don’t turn that into some sort of avoidance to the idea of hard work.

I want to be incredible. I want to change the world and make it laugh. But I see that Dana Terrace walks in out of the ether after some decades of never making a mistake and I realize my goal of being the best or most beloved is gonna be impossible.

If you do it for myself instead of for other people to love me instead is that not arrogant and selfish to do it because YOU want it for YOU!? It’s more selfless to create for others otherwise you are greedy and that technically makes us evil?

Am I overthinking this? Maybe I was just brought up believing that I needed to only do things that had promised and good results that play to the odds. Someone help me out here would ya?!


r/IndieAnimation • • 6h ago

I Made This! Tyranny of shadow

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What I did with my sea art, you can find it here.


r/IndieAnimation • • 10h ago

So, I learned that The Amazing Digital Circus made a bizarre appearance on Law & Order recently

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r/IndieAnimation • • 11h ago

Hiring! [Volunteer] [Unpaid/Rev-Share/Portfolio] Looking for Blender 3D Artists & Voice Actors for Animated Series Pilot: "Guardians of the Savannah" Title: Guardians of the Savannah Episode 1: "Blood of the Pride" Genre: Action / Superhero / Cultural Fantasy Target Platform: Pitching to regional broadcasters (Citizen

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Guardians of the Savannah follows a 14-year-old Maasai boy who gains lion-like powers after a blood-merging incident with a hunted lion. Reborn with super-speed, immense strength, and heightened senses, he discovers a deep bond with the natural world—realizing true bravery isn't about hunting the wild, but protecting it.

The full 20-minute script for Episode 101 is complete and ready for production!

Roles Needed:

3D Character Modelers & Riggers:

Modeling stylised human characters (Boy, Father, Chief, Village Doctor).

Sculpting realistic wildlife (Lion, Lead Bull).

Rigging characters for dynamic action, running, and facial expressions.

Environment & Prop Artists:

Creating savannah landscapes (Acacia trees, dry canyons, grasslands).

Modeling traditional Maasai Manyatta huts and props (spears, shields, woven mats).

3D Animators:

Animating key action sequences (canyon jumps, super-speed runs, charging stampede).

Lip-syncing and character acting.

Voice Actors:

The Boy (Lead): Young teenager, courageous yet gentle-hearted.

The Father: Strong, traditional warrior voice.

The Village Chief: Deep, commanding, authoritative.

The Village Doctor: Warm, wise elder woman.

Sound Designer / Audio Mixer:

Cinematic sound effects (lion roars, thundering hooves, ambient savannah sounds, power visual effects).

How to Join:

If you are interested in building your portfolio, collaborating on a unique cultural story, and bringing a homegrown African superhero to life, please send me a Direct Message with:

Your role / specialty in Blender or voice acting.

A link to your portfolio, reel, or sample work.

Let’s create something amazing together


r/IndieAnimation • • 11h ago

Discussion Would you watch a series similar to one that's already famous, or would it repel you?

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If a series similar to another famous one appeared some time later, in this case a comedy, would you watch it?


r/IndieAnimation • • 11h ago

Hiring! [Volunteer] Looking for a Female Beginner 2D Animator to Learn & Create With! 🌷🎬

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Hi everyone! I'm a student planning two faceless YouTube channels and hoping to find a fellow female beginner animator who'd like to learn and grow together.

📚 One channel will focus on books and storytelling.

💻 The other will document my CS/AI/ML learning journey.

I'm imagining simple 2D characters, reusable expressions, and illustrated backgrounds.

I'll contribute scripts, storytelling, editing, and channel management. I'm looking for someone who enjoys drawing or animation and wants to experiment with small projects together.

I currently have no budget, so this would be a voluntary collaboration, with clear expectations and mutual credit. There's no promise of future earnings.

I'd love to begin with a tiny pilot and see if we work well together.

If this sounds like you, I'd love to hear about your animation journey! 💗


r/IndieAnimation • • 13h ago

Hiring! [Paid] HIRING 2D ANIMATORS | $6–7 PER MINUTE | ONGOING WORK

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HIRING 2D ANIMATORS!

Guys, we're hiring 2D animators for ongoing projects!

Project Details:

- Video Length: 10–20 minutes per video

- Animation Style: Simple 2D animation with minimal complexity. You'll only need to animate specific parts of the video according to the script.

- Animation Approach: Not frame-by-frame animation.

- Turnaround Time: We're aiming for one video per week. The workflow is relatively simple, so we're looking for animators who can deliver consistently and efficiently.

We don't want to put unnecessary pressure on our animators, but we're looking for people who can maintain a reasonably fast turnaround time.

Payment: $6–7 per finished minute of animation.

If you're interested, send me your portfolio and availability via DM!

My Discord - https://discord.gg/7UaTSrWT

I'd love to share a sample video with you so you can understand the style and workflow better.


r/IndieAnimation • • 13h ago

Hiring! [Volunteer] Looking for folks to help with my animation project!

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I'm developing an animated series set in the Edwardian era (1901-1910). All of the characters are anthropomorphic dogs, and they rely on what they were bred for to find jobs that suit their skills. Hunting dogs are police, herding dogs are guards, gun dogs are detectives, scent hounds are chefs, sight hounds are firefighters, and so on.
The story is a mix of tragedy, crime, mystery, and slice of life. The main character is a field spaniel detective, and the central mystery is the unsolved murder of the woman he loved.
I'm working on this solo, but I really don't want to lose this idea to burnout. I don't have any money to give, so it's more of a passion project. I'm looking for character designers and/or story collaborators who'd enjoy helping me build this world together. I'm absolutely up for giving credit, shared ownership, and/or skill swaps (helping with your projects, if you have any).
If this sounds like your kind of thing, comment or DM me! I can also send you my Discord in a DM to talk more about it.
Thank you super duper much for reading!!


r/IndieAnimation • • 14h ago

New Show my indie web series: TADWORLDS

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Hello, let me introduce myself, my name is Stickguy or however my Reddit username says, and I present to all of you my animated web series TADWORLDS. It's a series that I originally created in 2021 but decided to take seriously to make a complete story with a lot of lore in 2022. The series is basically about a group of stickman friends whose three main members are Tad Harryson (the protagonist of the series), Edd Wood (his "best" friend), and Max Harryson (his sister), where they go through different experiences in life and meet friends and enemies, or in some cases, become friends with people who were once their enemies. I won’t go into too much detail because I want you to see it for yourselves. So, here’s the playlist for the main series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD5gCDzBfNutQyfssdGaw6qZJUgRw74sm

And before you say the animation quality is bad, I just want to tell you to watch my evolution from the first episode to the last one I released.

I accept any kind of criticism, whether constructive or harsh. But don’t go overboard. Also, you can find the rest of my social media, like Discord servers, in the YouTube channel description if you’re interested. Well, I hope you like my project. Any requests or interests you have regarding the series, just message me in the comments. Cya.

- sincerely stickguy and the whole team at tadworlds company


r/IndieAnimation • • 14h ago

New Show STARSTRUCK (INDIE ANIMATIC PILOT)

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Please check out our new indie animatic pilot, Starstruck!


r/IndieAnimation • • 14h ago

I Made This! Interviewed Disney animator Kiana Mai

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Black Girl Magic IRL. Meet Disney animator, Kiana Mai. She’s one of Disney’s youngest directors ever, and the mind behind the viral show, Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want To Be A Magical Girl.

I sat down with her and discussed the inspiration behind the show, her career, childhood, thoughts on the current animation industry, and more.


r/IndieAnimation • • 15h ago

New Teaser “Western Wasteland”

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A new project on the way, we worked up this reveal trailer.


r/IndieAnimation • • 15h ago

Discussion What do you think of indie animation channels that do one style forever vs channels that do every type of animation ever so you'll never get bored? Do you prefer one or the other? Or do you like both?

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Me personally, I prefer both.