Overview
Final delivery for FC Animation projects includes the submission of completed media, project files, documentation, and other required materials necessary for archiving, exhibition, festival submission, and long-term program recordkeeping. The items listed below are delivered to the Head of Production through the FSUFILM Greenlight system, which is used to track required materials and verify that projects have completed all delivery requirements in a consistent and organized manner.
Careful delivery practices are an essential part of professional animation and post-production workflows because incomplete or improperly prepared materials can create major problems for distribution, preservation, revisions, or future access to the project. The delivery process also reinforces the importance of organization, version control, and technical precision as productions move from active creation into exhibition and archival stages.
Due Dates
Pre-Production Delivery
To be completed by the Director by 6:00pm on TBD
Production & Post-Production Delivery
To be completed by the Director by 6:00pm on March 6, 2026
Marketing Delivery
To be completed by the Director by 6:00pm on April 27, 2026
Production Delivery
Cast
CAST INFO DELIVER
- Cast information
- Performance Agreements
- Minor Labor Policy Agreements (if applicable)
- SAG contract (if applicable)
CAST LIST DELIVER
- After all cast information has been delivered for the show, navigate to the “My Shows” view of the Cast board in FSUFILM Greenlight, select all the items for the show, and click Export. Then, deliver the exported Excel file of the Cast List. (instructions)
Crew DELIVER
Anim/VFX Assets DELIVER
- Submit a separate form for each asset that was utilized in the production—including assets made from scratch, purchased assets, and modified versions of pre-existing assets.
Additional Resources DELIVER
- Submit a separate form for each notable resource that was utilized by the production. This may include equipment rentals, unusual vehicles, unique props, distinctive costumes, or hired services offered by vendors such as animal wranglers, graphic designers, security firms, or portable toilet providers. Think of things that might help future students track down resources for their films.
- No need to re-enter information that is submitted in other forms—e.g., Anim/VFX Assets need only be documented using the Anim/VFX Assets form.
Additional Releases DELIVER
- Deliver any additional releases needed for the production, which may include: Animal Use Protocol, Image Release, Life Story Rights, Picture Vehicle Agreements, Refusal of Medical Aid, Trademark Use Agreement, Weapon Authorization, or Work For Hire Agreement.
Correspondence DELIVER
- Include PDFs of all noteworthy correspondence about the production. This doesn’t need to include run-of-the-mill messages between cast and crew, but should include any documented messages with third-parties like vendors, composers, illustrators, or contracted services. Think of it as “cover your ass” correspondence—so that, when the other party forgets what they had agreed to, there’s a record of what was discussed.
Post-Production Delivery
Show Details Deliver
- Complete a form to deliver the following information about the show: total running time, tagline, logline, 25-word synopsis, 50-word synopsis, keywords, genre, content warnings, rating, aspect ratio, spoken languages, and subtitles.
Dialogue List Deliver
- Create a PDF using the Dialogue List form. Include all spoken dialogue and written text in the final film. This is to assist subtitling in foreign-language markets.
Music Requirements
MUSIC CUES & RELEASES Deliver
- Enter a separate form for each piece of music used in the film, listing the timecode stamps and documenting the music rights.
- If there are no music cues, use this form instead.
MUSIC LIST Deliver
- After all music cues and releases have been delivered for the show, navigate to the “My Shows” view of the Music board in FSUFILM Greenlight, select all the items for the show, and click Export. Then, deliver the exported Excel file of the Music List.
- If there are no music cues, skip this step.
Credits & Title Cards Deliver
- A list of all credits and title cards as they appear on screen. This should be a typed list—not screenshots of the credits from the film. Double-check for accuracy!
Marketing Delivery
01. Film Festival Strategy Deliver
- A PDF documenting the festival strategy for the film.
02. Director’s Statement Deliver
- A concise statement (150–300 words) addressing the creative intent, perspective, or motivation behind the film. This should provide insight into the filmmaker’s approach and thematic focus, not repeat the synopses.
03. Production Stills Deliver
- Five stills from the film that best support the promotional strategy. One of these will be designated as the “hero” still that will be used as the primary still—i.e., the default one to use if there’s not a good reason for using one of the others.
04. Thumbnail Images Deliver
- Horizontal Thumbnail – PSD file
- Horizontal Thumbnail – JPG file
- Vertical Thumbnail – PSD file
- Vertical Thumbnail – JPG file
- Custom fonts (if applicable)
05. Press Kit Deliver
- Press Kit – PDF file
- Press Kit – DOC file
- 25-word and 50-word synopses
- ATL bios and photos
- Cast bios and photos
- Five production stills
- Any other elements used in the press kit, including fonts, logos, graphics, etc.
06. Additional Marketing Assets Deliver
- Additional assets that meaningfully expand your marketing approach, which may include: teaser trailer, festival cover letters, physical promotional item, EPK/BTS video, social media content pack, pitch deck, website mockup, newsletter or email announcement, etc.
07. Student ID Cards Deliver
- A good, clear scanned copy of the Director’s student ID card
- A good, clear scanned copy of the Producer’s student ID card