Frederator Networks, a pioneer in streaming video and a leading independent producer of animation for streaming services, linear television, and online video platforms, is pleased to announce the launch of Cartoon Hangover Shots, a social video animation incubator program for original ‘kidult’ animations.
With the growing number of short-form—or “snackable”—content available on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube, content consumption and audience retention have changed, and Frederator’s answer to this is Cartoon Hangover Shots, perfectly odd entertainment for perfect people.
Cartoon Hangover Shots invites the entire animation community, alongside Frederator’s vast network of animators, creators, influencers, students, and companies, to submit their animations to be featured on Frederator’s Cartoon Hangover social video platforms.
The program offers creators increased engagement and viewership for short-form animation in a way that has become difficult in more traditional media, providing a gateway to millions of animation fans worldwide and an incredible launchpad for outstanding work that deserves to be seen.
“Cartoon Hangover Shots represent the quick consumption of mobile-friendly animations,” says Kenny Ash, President of Frederator Networks. “Pilots can take months and longer to create, especially if you’re an independent animator. Our goal with Cartoon Hangover Shots is to provide the animation community with a platform that helps eliminate the time, energy and funds it may take creators to start building audiences for their work.”
Founded in 2012 as part of the YouTube Original Channel Initiative, Cartoon Hangover Shots boasts more than 2.5 million followers and over 300 million views. The channel features original series from the leading voices in independent animation, including Natasha Allegri’s Bee and PuppyCat, Pendleton Ward’s Bravest Warriors, Too Cool! Cartoons, and GO!
First to join the new Shots initiative is Madhouse, created by Lucy Animation Studio. Madhouse is the endogamous child between the psychological horror film, The Silence of the Lambs, the personal relationships of The Office and Charisma of Ren & Stimpy. A mixture that has been called insolent, irreverent, and unethical…but tasty.
ZMX, another ‘shot’ to join the platform, is created by Jonti Picking(Weebl’s Stuff) and Paul Neafcy and takes place after a Zombie apocalypse where a lone-wolf–former BMX champion– must confront her past and face her future when forced to ride again as leader of a ragtag group of BMX kids.
To apply for the Cartoon Hangover Shots program,
independent creators and others interested should visit http://www.cartoonhangovershots.com