LIVE ONLINE COURSE

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR ANIMATION

Dates: 15 JAN 2026 - 10 MAR 2026

Duration: 9 WEEKS
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
5 PM PT / 8 PM ET

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RICHMOND HORINE
EX-PIXAR, DISNEY, WARNER BROS, FOX, NICKELODEON, & MORE

LIVE ONLINE COURSE

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THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF...

YOU WANT TO LEVEL UP IN PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

You're great at supporting production. Now you're ready to run it. This course gives you the leadership tools, planning systems, and portfolio pieces to move up — and show studios you're ready for the next step.
YOU WANT TO PIVOT INTO ANIMATION PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

You know how to get things done. But animation plays by different rules. Learn how to translate your experience into this fast-changing world, from pipeline tech to team dynamics to what it really takes to build a brand in the animation biz.

HANDS-ON LEARNING

Design production pipelines. Build budgets. Plan schedules. Run mock meetings. With practical assignments based on real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to think like a production lead — and act like one, too.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Go behind the curtain with Pixar and Disney case studies, guest speakers, and honest answers about what it actually takes to succeed in production. You’ll leave with insider know-how, industry tools, and a killer capstone project to show off in interviews.

FINAL PROJECT

It’s go time: develop a complete production plan for a short animated film. From creative brief to delivery strategy, your final project proves you’re ready to manage timelines, budgets, teams, and clients like a total pro.

RICHMOND HORINE

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Worked as a Producer, Production Manager, and Post-Production Supervisor previously with Pixar, Disney, Warner Bros, MGM, Nickelodeon, Sony Pictures-Columbia/Tristar, & many more
Brings 30+ years of hands-on experience across animation, live-action, and post-production — spanning films, TV, music videos, and commercials
Served as Production Manager on studio hits including Inside Out 2 (2024), Lightyear (2022), Incredibles 2 (2018), Cars 3 (2017), Piper (2016), and WALL·E (2008)
Oversaw post-production for iconic TV series such as The Boondocks, Jackie Chan Adventures, and Spider-Man
Contributed to animation classics like The Simpsons, Space Jam (1996), Tom and Jerry: The Movie, and Toy Story Toons: Small Fry & Partysaurus Rex

TUE (1/13) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

👋Welcome Class

☝️Takeaway: You’ll know exactly how the course is structured, what you’ll be working on, and how the final project will showcase your skills.

Class description: Meet your instructor, get the course roadmap, and understand how your final project will come together.

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THU (1/15) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

🏃‍♂️Pixels to Paychecks: The Masterminds of Animation

Workshop

☝️Takeaway: You’ll understand key animation studio roles, responsibilities, and production workflows and how they connect to real career paths.

Class description: Learn how animation studios actually run: who does what, how projects move from idea to delivery, and where your career could fit in.

Workshop: Open Q&A

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TUE (1/20) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

🔁Pipeline Party: Unclogging Your Creative Flow

Case Studies

Assignment #1

☝️Takeaway: You’ll know how to map an end-to-end pipeline and spot inefficiencies that slow production.

Class description: Break down the animation pipeline from sketch to screen and learn how to fix common bottlenecks with real-world solutions.

Case Studies: Presto, UpenUSD, Renderman, Blender

Assignment #1

Outlining the Production Pipeline — Outline a production pipeline, diagnose inefficiencies, and propose fixes.

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THU (1/22) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

👥Squad Goals: Assembling Your Animation Dream Team

Assignment #2

☝️Takeaway: You’ll know how to structure an animation team, boost collaboration, and keep morale high.

Class description: Learn how to build and lead a crew that collaborates effectively, stays motivated, and delivers results.

Assignment #2

Team-Building Plan — Create a team-building plan with roles, communication systems, and conflict-resolution strategies.

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TUE (1/27) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

🤝Synergy Superheroes: Building Bridges in Production

☝️Takeaway: You’ll understand how to streamline collaboration with clear pathways, tools, and review protocols.

Class description: Discover how to keep animation teams aligned through smart communication and approval processes.

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THU (1/29) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

💡Brief Encounters: Cracking the Creative Code

Workshop

Assignment #3

☝️Takeaway: You’ll be able to analyze creative briefs and turn them into realistic production plans.

Class description: Learn to decode creative briefs, translate vision into actionable plans, and build production schedules.

Workshop: Brief breakdown exercise

Assignment #3

Reverse Engineering a Production — Reverse-engineer a production brief from a finished animated project.

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TUE (2/3) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

💻The Art Whisperer: Nurturing Creative Beasts

Assignment #4

☝️Takeaway: You’ll know how to support artists, track progress, and keep projects both inspired and on track.

Class description: Manage the creative process in animation, balancing artistic vision with production realities while keeping artists motivated.

Assignment #4

Building a Quota Sheet — Build a quota sheet to track and measure production targets.

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THU (2/5) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

🗓️Conquering the Calendar: Mastering Your Production Timeline

Workshop

☝️Takeaway: You’ll be able to create macro schedules that keep projects moving and deadlines in check.

Class description: Learn how to schedule animation projects with critical paths, interdependencies, and adaptive timelines.

Workshop: Build a Gantt chart

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TUE (2/10) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

🎯Target Titans: Crushing Your Production Goals

☝️Takeaway: You’ll know how to measure progress, handle approvals, and integrate revisions without derailing production.

Class description: Set milestones, track progress, and manage client feedback so projects move smoothly from storyboard to final frame.

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THU (2/12) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

🗒️Agenda Avengers: Saving the World One Meeting at a Time

Workshop

☝️Takeaway: You’ll be able to lead efficient meetings that produce decisions, responsibilities, and follow-ups.

Class description: Run productive meetings that result in clear action items and real progress.

Workshop: Production meeting scenario

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TUE (2/17) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

⚙️Panic! At the Production: Navigating the Unforeseen

Case Study

Assignment #5

☝️Takeaway: You’ll know how to manage unexpected changes without blowing up schedules or team productivity.

Class description: Learn to manage production curveballs with change control systems that minimize disruption and keep morale steady.

Case Study: The Dino rewrite

Assignment #5

Change Management Proposal — Draft a change management proposal to maintain workflow and morale.

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THU (2/19) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

💰Resource Rockstar: Strategic Budgeting for Animated Success

Case Study

Assignment #6

☝️Takeaway: You’ll know how to forecast costs, allocate resources, and manage budgets through the full pipeline.

Class description: Build and manage production budgets that stay realistic and flexible across pre, production, and post.

Case Study: The Good Dinosaur

Assignment #6

Preliminary Budget & Resource Allocation Plan — Create a preliminary budget and resource allocation plan for a sample project.

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TUE (2/24) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

⚠️Crisis to Creativity: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities

☝️Takeaway: You’ll know how to assess risks, apply mitigation plans, and brainstorm creative fixes with your team.

Class description: Develop risk management and creative problem-solving strategies that turn roadblocks into opportunities.

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THU (2/26) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

💬Client Whisperer: Mastering the Art of Stakeholder Connection

Workshop

☝️Takeaway: You’ll be able to deliver clear updates, handle feedback, and maintain strong client relationships under pressure.

Class description: Learn how to communicate clearly with clients and teammates, manage expectations, and defuse tricky conversations.

Workshop: Conflict resolution scenario

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TUE (3/3) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

📒Legal Eagle: Navigating the Business

(Optional) Assignment #7

☝️Takeaway: You’ll understand the legal and ethical essentials every animation professional needs to navigate the industry.

Class description: Get comfortable with the contracts, unions, and ethics that shape animation careers.

(Optional) Assignment #7

Personal Rules — Write your personal professional rules.

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THU (3/5) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

✏️The Final Frontier: Polishing Your Animation Masterpiece

☝️Takeaway: You’ll know how to manage post-production workflows, quality control, and final asset delivery.

Class description: Learn the post-production process, keeping quality sharp, assets organized, and feedback productive.

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TUE (3/10) AT 5 PM PT/8 PM ET

🔮Beyond Tomorrow: Peeking Into the Animation Crystal Ball

Final Project

☝️Takeaway: You’ll build a professional-level production plan with pipeline, budget, timeline, risk assessment, and stakeholder strategy.

Class description: Explore emerging technologies and workflows that are shaping the future of animation.

Final Project

Comprehensive Production Plan — Turn a creative brief into a full production plan for a short animated film.

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What our students say

Sydney Battle

ANIMATION SCRIPTWRITING
"I deeply enjoyed this course! It was super fun and informative! The class helped me mold my cartoon idea into a professional pitch and to iron out so many details about it that I didn't know to do prior. I went from having a simple show concept and having zero idea how to map it out, to having a concrete marketable concept and confidently writing out episodes for it! The teachers were engaging and detailed in face to face conversations and when reviewing the homework assignments! I could tell easily that David loves his career, he was passionate about sharing his knowledge, and actually cared that we grew from the class. I encourage all aspiring animation creators to take this class, the knowledge and experience will truly elevate yourself as a creator!"

Nicole Brettell

ANIMATION SCRIPTWRITING
"I'm enjoying this class and can't believe it is almost finished! Time certainly flew... and yet, I have learned a lot in this class!

This class has really allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and learn more about screenwriting for animated films by having me rewatch films I have seen and films I haven't watch before for research (in fact, my experiences in the class had given me the courage to view 'Anastasia', an animated film that I wanted to watch but never got to see it.)"

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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR ANIMATION

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU, IF...

YOU WANT TO LEVEL UP IN PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

YOU WANT TO PIVOT INTO ANIMATION PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

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