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How To Baby
“How to Baby” is an animated digital series adapted from Liana Finck’s acclaimed graphic novel of the same name.
Format: 10×11 min episodes
Summary: Each 11-minute episode captures the wry humor and honest moments of new parenthood, as seen through the eyes of a new mom navigating the chaos, absurdity, and joy of raising a baby.
About The Author of the Book: Liana Finck is a renowned American cartoonist and graphic novelist, celebrated for her deeply personal and relatable storytelling. Best known for her works like “Passing for Human” and her regular contributions to The New Yorker and 2023 Ted Talk. The book is based off Liana’s own experiences and journey around becoming a parent.
The Concept: Each 11-minute episode of “How to Baby” will transform sections of the graphic novel into compelling, funny, and authentic bite-sized digital content, perfectly suited for digital media platforms. By focusing on short, engaging episodes, the series will capture the essence of Liana Finck’s storytelling, making it accessible to a new online audience and continuing to build on the current fan base to grow the audience.
Market Analysis – In today’s fast-paced world, more and more millennials are finding themselves in the midst of parenthood, often surprised at how quickly they’ve transitioned from young adulthood to being responsible for tiny humans. This generation of new parents is navigating a whirlwind of emotions, from the overwhelming love for their child to the stress of sleepless nights, all while trying to make sense of a world filled with corporate baby products, unsolicited advice, and a life that seems to have transformed overnight. “How to Baby” taps into this experience, offering a relatable and humorous take on the ups and downs of modern parenthood. It’s a series that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by life’s sudden shifts but specifically focusing on parents.
Additional examples from the book to help give a sense of what this project has to offer:
In development with Ontario Create and Cutting Class Media,
The Stoic
The Stoic is an adult animated series about a 28-year-old Jewish, South African Immigrant (and her friends), all struggling with the unwelcomed prospects of adulthood. Confronted by a life stage none of them seem ready for, some are actively preparing and others are in total denial. All will experience a second coming of age.
Format: 10×11 min episodes