ANIMATION PROPOSAL

Animation Proposal

A proposal from Northwind Studio outlining the animated video production, timeline, and investment.

PREPARED FOR

Acme Co

PREPARED BY

Northwind Studio

DATE

August 18, 2026

Northwind Studio

ANIMATION PROPOSAL

Production Overview

This proposal outlines the animated video Northwind Studio will produce for Acme Co. It covers the creative direction, script and storyboard development, design and animatic stages, and the full animation and sound production through publish-ready delivery.

DURATION

60–90s

Final runtime locked at animatic stage.

REVISIONS

2 rounds

Per stage: script, animatic, and animation.

DELIVERY

6 weeks

From approved brief to master files.

Objectives

Translate your brief into a clear creative direction the whole team can rally behind.
Deliver on-brand animation that fits how and where the video will be used.
Hit publish-ready quality across visuals, sound design, and export specs.
Deliver on schedule with clear checkpoints at every stage.

Northwind Studio

ANIMATION PROPOSAL

Scope of Work

The project runs across three phases. Each closes with a written deliverable and a review call before the next begins.

PHASE 1 · CONCEPT AND SCRIPT

Concept and script

Kickoff workshop, creative direction, messaging framework, and a locked script with a voiceover-ready read. Two rounds of revisions before sign-off.

PHASE 2 · DESIGN AND ANIMATIC

Design and animatic

Style frames that establish the visual system, followed by a full storyboard and timed animatic with scratch voiceover so pacing and structure are locked before animation begins.

PHASE 3 · ANIMATION AND DELIVERY

Animation and delivery

Full animation production, sound design and mix, voiceover integration, and delivery of master files plus the export variants you need for each channel.

What is included

Script and storyboard development
Style frames and timed animatic with scratch voiceover
Full animation production and export variants for each channel
Sound design, mix, and voiceover coordination
Two rounds of revisions per stage

Not included: paid voiceover talent, licensed music and SFX, translation or localization into additional languages, and live-action footage or reshoots. New scope can be added in writing at any time.

Northwind Studio

ANIMATION PROPOSAL

Investment

The project is a fixed fee, billed in two installments. Line items below map to the phases in the scope of work.

Item	Rate	Qty	Amount
Concept and script	$3,500	1	$3,500
Animation production	$12,500	1	$12,500
Sound design and mix	$2,000	1	$2,000
Total			$18,000

Payment Schedule

Milestone	Share	Amount
On signature	50% upfront	$9,000
On final delivery	50% on delivery	$9,000
Timeline	6–8 weeks	From approved brief

Invoices are due within 15 days. Kickoff is scheduled within 1 week of signature, subject to the preferred delivery date you provide on the acceptance page.

Northwind Studio

ANIMATION PROPOSAL

Acceptance

To proceed, complete the fields below and sign. This proposal is valid for 30 days from the date on the cover.

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

Enter your PO number

PREFERRED DELIVERY DATE

e.g. November 15, 2026

I confirm I am authorized to approve this engagement.

CLIENT

Sign here

Acme Co

PROVIDER

Sign here

Northwind Studio

About this template

The Animation Proposal template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries an overview with stat cards, objectives, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.

It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects a PO number, start date, and both signatures.

Details

Format: Doc · 5 pages

Recipients: Client + Provider

Signature: Required

Merge fields: Sender, Receiver, Date