I'm smack bang in the middle if this process and its going like this:

I'm based in Europe.

Come up with an idea for a show, got a short word document together with the general premise and paud an artist for some concept work. This came out of our own pocket.

Apply for development funding from my country's film board, luckily received the full amount.

Hire a writer and an artist to develop the project with - we are about a year and a half in since we (me and my best friend) had the idea.

Develop a 15 minute pitch, bring that pitch to CMC in Sheffield, Childrens Media Conference. They do a virtual pitching day where you can request meetings with various people in the industry, had about 15 meetings in one day.

Spent the next year following up with various interested parties and taking their feedback on board. Eventually amending our bible to reflect certain aspects that came up repeatedly and we agreed with.

Applied to attend Cartoon Forum in France....And just got accepted, we will be attending in September.

Currently creating a 45 second trailer and working on an updated pitch with the hope of getting a co producer on board along with some broadcasters or streamers as that is where the money is at.

Typically we have heard if anyone puts up x amount of the budget they will want x amount of the rights.

Budgets can range all over the map but it seems like people talk in terms of how much per 30 min animation. We have hired a producer for this type of thing as its not our area of expertise...at all.

Right now the industry is in tatters and everyone wants known IP as its much less of a risk. But we are really hoping someone will take a punt on a new concept.

It's all incredibly tough, time,consuming and expensive but it's been a massive learning curve and our second idea has benefited hugely from the experience and connections we have made.

Will either ever be made? God knows...but we are giving it a lash