WRITING for ANIMATION
Develop Your Story & Pitch
Friday, May 15th, 9.30 am - 3.30 pm
In Person (Central London)
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You have an idea for an animated film or series, and you want to develop it further?
This in-person workshop is for you! Through a series of practical exercises and group discussions, we'll explore how to develop your animated characters and stories. CONTENT: Aimed at screenwriters and animators with an animated film or series idea (it doesn't need to be fully fleshed out). You will learn:
By the end of the day, you will have a one-pager for your animated project that you can use when pitching. Those who would like written feedback on their one-pager can send it to the tutor after the workshop (at no extra cost). TUTOR
Alizée Musson is a script consultant, development mentor and writer working internationally in French and English across live-action and animation.
She began her career in script development as a freelance reader and translator with companies including Entertainment One, Amazon Studios, Ubisoft, and Walt Disney. She also worked as a screenwriter, writing over 100 animated webisodes for various channels and shows, including for Peppa Pig. In 2019, she was a jury member for the BAFTA Children’s Awards. An alumna of the MIDPOINT and the TorinoFilmLab, Alizée also mentors writers through film development programs and previously worked with Screen Yorkshire, Screen Ireland and the Rotterdam Film Festival. In 2026, she published "The Art of Writing Animation" with Creative Essentials, a book about the craft of writing animation featuring interviews and case studies with the makers of Pixar and Walt Disney's Ratatouille, Inside Out and Brave, Peppa Pig, Wolfwalkers, American Dad!, and Studio Ghibli's The Tale of The Princess Kaguya. . Contact Tutor |
TICKETS
*We offer concessionary rates to members of affiliated organisations including: Society of Authors, WGGB, WFTV, and Directors UK. A special discount applies to BECTU members (see above). Please email your membership number or a copy of your card to the tutor after booking your spot to be eligible.
*To attend the workshop and buy a copy of Alizée's book "The Art of Writing Animation", please select the (+ book) option above. PRACTICAL INFO
DATE & TIME
FRIDAY 15th MAY 2026 9.30 am - 3.30 pm VENUE BECTU 100 Rochester Row LONDON SW1P 1JP (Close to Victoria train, tube and bus stations) EVENT CAPACITY 14 participants TUTOR'S BOOK
On sale alongside tickets (select + book option)
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