Client notes, without the clients

So Mr. King is a bit of a unique production in that we don't have outside clients. I have worked with demanding clients who have a strong idea of what quality is, despite budget, and I have worked with clients who have no idea what a constructive note even is. The notes they give can either push you towards achieving higher quality or end with you wanting to rip your hair out out of frustration.
 For Mr. King we essentially have the following people giving comments on scripts, leicas, and finished animation.

Hugues Dafour: Corus Kids/Network guy

Genevieve Cote: Creator/Illustrator of Mr. King

Vanessa Esteves: Supervising Producer

Kids Can Press: The publisher of the Mr. King book series.

Stacie Goldin: Educational consultant.

I personally couldn't be happier with this group. When Comments are given they are constructive but more importantly come from a place of caring about Mr. King.
What helps, I think, is that they had all been brought on early enough to be apart of my vision for the series. They all were won over by my initial pitch and I believe felt they were part of something special. In the beginning when things are most fragile, they each gently offered up concerns or suggestions, keeping their ego's in check. This was very constructive and helpful. As a result I feel very fortunate for the group we have and like to think they too feel very much a part of what will no doubt be a very successful series.

One thing to note in particular about notes...It's okay to not have them. In fact this can help immensely with confidence and focus. Compliments, honest ones, are as important. And just because you can make a comment, doesn't mean you need to.
Sometimes things are beautiful just the way they are.

Below, for posterity, are some comments I received on a leica for Mr. King's Picnic.

Leica notes – 5A Mr. King’s Picnic – rough leica notes

 Genevieve,   Vanessa, Hugues (no notes)

Lovely story with timely social undertones!

No notes from me, just one tiny suggestion: maybe the ant's antennas drooping to amplify their exhaustion? (scene 30-31)

Mr. King's neat manners with the napkin at the end are very cute - obviously, Tex has taught him well!

Adorable. Love the ant-burp at the end ☺

No notes.

Makes me nostalgic for a summer picnic!

All good!

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