Characters & Short-Form Series

A face your audience comes back for.

A recurring character and a short-form format for vertical feeds, from a single pilot to a three-episode series.

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Choose your package

Fixed USD prices for a clearly defined scope.

$490 USD

One character, one 8-second pilot.

1 pilot up to 8 s, one setting

  • One approved character look and one visual direction
  • One pilot episode of up to 8 seconds
  • One setting and one simple story beat
  • Basic continuity notes
  • One output format
  • One revision round

Assumes the character can be established from your references or a simple approved look. Extensive original character development is quoted separately.

$990 USD

Three 12-second episodes, max two shots each.

3 episodes up to 12 s each, max 2 shots per episode

  • Three finished episodes, each up to 12 seconds
  • A maximum of two shots per episode
  • One approved main character
  • One consistent visual world and creative direction
  • Three concise episode concepts or scripts
  • Reuse of approved character and visual assets where possible
  • One delivery format per episode
  • Two consolidated revision rounds across the series

Add-ons

Optional extras at fixed prices. Each one you choose is listed separately in your proposal.

$95each

One more consolidated round of changes to the pilot within the approved look. Available with: Focused only

$150each

One more round of feedback across the current approved episode set. Not a remake. Available with: Essentials only

$300each

One more episode of up to 12 seconds and a maximum of two shots, reusing the approved character and visual assets. Available with: Essentials only

$80each

One episode reframed to one more aspect ratio from existing footage. Available with: Both packages

Needs a custom quote

Tick anything you may need. It is priced in writing in your proposal and not included in the estimate.

Scope at a glance

Included in both packages

  • Licensed audio only, as described under Music, audio and third-party licensing
  • Written consent required for any character based on a real person

Revision policy

One revision round is one consolidated set of written changes within the approved direction. A new concept, a new deliverable or a change of direction is an add-on or a custom quote, and always needs your approval first.

Not included

  • Ongoing publishing and community management
  • Voice-over and talent
  • Merchandise

No hidden costs: paid music, voice, stock, fonts, hosting or other third-party services that could change your price are identified and priced in your written proposal before you approve anything.

Payment and process

Two clear approvals: an agreement before any creative work, and your approval of the concept before final production.

  1. Send your brief

    Free, with no payment, order or legal commitment. Your package, add-ons and estimate go with it.

  2. Receive a written proposal

    Scope, total price, timeline, any taxes or approved third-party charges, and the legal terms version that applies.

  3. Agreement and deposit

    You approve the proposal, sign or electronically accept the Full Legal Terms, and pay the 50% deposit through PayPal. Creative work starts only then.

  4. Concept approval

    You approve the chosen creative direction in writing before final production.

  5. Final preview and balance

    After you approve the final preview, the 50% balance is paid through PayPal and your final files are delivered.

  • Payments are made through PayPal. No PayPal fee is added.
  • Extra work is only charged after your written approval.
  • Production start and delivery dates are confirmed in your proposal.
  • This estimate is not a binding quote, and sending a brief is free.

Send My Project BriefFree and without obligation: no payment, no order and no acceptance of terms.

The full contractual terms for this service are supplied with your written proposal. They apply only once you explicitly accept them, before any paid work begins.