Dot Escuela

Dive into a 3-day online workshop by Ellis Kayin CHAN exploring the full indie animation pipeline—from spark to screen—as you shape your own liberating vision of art-driven filmmaking.

DAY 01 – Finding Your Film (or That Frame)
We kick things off by digging into what excites you—stories you care about, worlds you want to build, and visuals that stick in your head. I’ll share the stuff that shaped me (films, books, photography, weird obsessions), and we’ll trade references and ideas.
You’ll start shaping your own concept and vibe using Pinterest, Miro, and Photoshop.
By the end, you’ll share your first sparks and get feedback.

DAY 02 – From sketch to Visual Plan
Let’s take that spark from Day 01 and push it further. You’ll choose one little moment— maybe 5 to 8 seconds—and start shaping it into a strong visual: layout, style frame, mood. We’ll focus on the look and feel of your film world, and how to build it using tools.
I’ll show you how I do it, and you’ll keep crafting your own visual language.
Feedback, as always, to help sharpen the style.

DAY 03 – Execution and Moving Forward
If your style frame’s ready, we roll up our sleeves and bring it to life. I’ll demo how I go from still to moving—setting up a shot and building that dreamy, film-like look my work’s known for. You’ll start sketching a simple animated moment or layout based on your own
vision. We’ll talk honest workflows, staying inspired, and keeping it sustainable. Everyone shares progress, and we wrap with tips for your next move.

Recommanded materials:

2D digital software like tvpaint or toonboom harmony