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Stop waiting
for the industry.
Start freelancing.

The industry isn't coming back the way it was. But you don't need it to. Your clients aren't just in animation. They're in every industry. In 90 days, you'll have your own clients, your own pricing system, and income that pays the bills, supports your family, and doesn't depend on who's hiring.

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Sound familiar?

The anxiety is real.

You're staring at your phone, waiting for a studio to call. Refreshing your inbox. Hoping work lands in your lap.

Paying the rent, covering the bills, supporting your family, all riding on an industry that's contracting fast.

There are more animators than ever and fewer positions. The old studio path isn't the safety net it used to be.

You know you need to take control. But starting to freelance feels overwhelming. Where do you even begin?

What changes

Where you'll be
in 90 days.

Clients that come from you, not luck
You'll know exactly where to find clients, how to reach them, and how to turn a conversation into a paid project. No more refreshing your inbox.
Pricing that matches your value
You'll stop undercharging and start quoting with confidence. Project-based pricing that makes clients respect you and pays you what you're worth.
A business that protects you
Contracts, scope boundaries, kill fees, revision limits. You'll never get burned by a client again because your systems handle it before it happens.
Answers when you're stuck
Weekly live office hours. Bring your real situation and get direct help. No more guessing alone at 2am whether you should take that deal.
Animators who get it
A community of people doing exactly what you're doing. Share wins, get feedback, stay accountable. Freelancing stops being lonely.
Income your family can count on
Not a side hustle. Not a hack. A real business that pays the bills month after month, whether or not the industry recovers.

Is this for you?

Built for animators
ready to move.

This is for you if…

  • You're an animator who has never freelanced and wants to start
  • You've tried freelancing but struggle to get clients consistently
  • You want income that doesn't depend on the industry's condition
  • You're willing to do the uncomfortable work of putting yourself out there
  • You want to build toward 5–10K/month and know that takes real effort

This is NOT for you if…

  • You want a passive shortcut. There is not one
  • You're not willing to step outside your comfort zone
  • You expect clients to come to you without outreach
  • You'd rather wait and see what happens with the industry

Pricing

Simple. Affordable. No fluff.

7-Day Free Trial
€29 / month
Or €290/year, 2 months free
  • Complete 12-module freelancing course
  • Weekly live office hours with Philippe
  • Active community of freelance animators
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Your instructor

Philippe Duvin
Philippe Duvin
Animator · Director · Mentor

I've been freelancing as an animator and director for 25 years. I know what it's like when the work dries up. I also know how to make sure it doesn't stay that way. That's what I teach here.

25
Years freelancing as animator & director
600+
Students mentored across schools & workshops
15
Years running his own animation studio
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Academy Award–nominated & BAFTA-winning productions

Animator Now! is a home for animators who want to get better at their craft and make a real living from it, without depending on the industry to cooperate. Whether you want to sharpen your skills, build a freelance business, or stay connected to a community that genuinely cares about animation, this is where you belong.

Freelancing for Animators is our flagship program. But we're building much more.

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