The Animation Options “Independent Animated Feature Film Development & Production Plan” has been updated, with additional checklist items added to take you from post-production through delivery. Check it out, and check ‘em off. 
This and other handy aids for independent animation producers can be found on the Animation Options “Resources” page.
Last but not least, here is excerpt #4 from my informal presentation on independent film business planning, delivered at the Griffith University Film School in Brisbane.
This clip includes partial coverage my take on the fundamentals of distribution pitches (teaser, comparative analysis, etc…) and the ins and outs of distributor feedback.
Once again, the document that I refer to in this presentation is the Animation Options “Independent Animated Feature Film Development & Production Plan”, which is freely available on the AO “Resources” page.
Cheers! 
~KG
Here is excerpt #3 from my presentation on independent film business planning at Griffith University in Brisbane.
In this clip I touch upon test screenings and the greenlight process.
Excerpt #2 from my presentation on indie film business planning at Griffith University in Brisbane.
In this segment, I riff on development funding & business plans, development teams & advisory team and investor presentations.
BTW, the document that I refer to in this presentation is the Animation Options “Independent Animated Feature Film Development & Production Plan”, which is freely available on the AO “Resources” page.
The AO Channel on YouTube now features excerpt #1 from my informal presentation on independent film business planning, delivered at the Griffith University Film School in Brisbane this past May, at the behest of my friend and colleague Craig Caldwell.
As you can see, the kangaroo burger I had for lunch was not doing me any favors.
Don’t start your independent animated feature film without a review of this handy checklist covering the business of formation, development, production & post-production.
Nota bene the importance pitching your film project to distributors early on, and conducting test audience screenings prior to release.
