How long does the final animated short film run?

The default workflow produces a 15-second animated short with 12 cinematic shots. You can adjust the duration and shot count in the storyboard and video nodes if you want a shorter or longer film.

Can I use my own characters and story?

Yes. Upload your own character images and write a short description of each character, setting, and story. The workflow will generate the character sheets, storyboard, and animated video around your assets.

What art styles work best for the animated short?

Stop-motion, needle-felted, claymation, hand-drawn, and 3D animation styles all work well. Describe the style explicitly in each character description so the workflow keeps the visual language consistent across every shot.

Do I need any animation or video editing skills?

No. The workflow handles character design, storyboarding, and animation end-to-end. You only need a story idea, character references, and short descriptions — the AI does the rest.

AI Video Template

AI Animated Short Film

Turn a single story idea into a complete 15-second animated short film. This workflow takes your character references and story prompt and generates the full production around it — character sheets, a 12-shot cinematic storyboard, and the final animated video, all visually consistent from the first frame to the last.

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Why use this template

Skip the blank page — start from a structure that works.

Go from story idea to a finished animated short film in minutes, not days.

Consistent characters, environment, and color palette across every scene and shot.

A full production pipeline — character sheets, storyboard, and final video — in a single workflow.

How to get the best output

Follow these steps for production-ready results every time.

Upload character reference images and write a short description for each character and setting.

Add your story prompt describing the action, mood, and ending of the 15-second short.

Run the workflow to generate character sheets and a 12-panel cinematic storyboard.

Render the final animated video with consistent characters, environment, and lighting.

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Best for

Produce short animated films for social media, ads, or pitch reels.
Prototype animated stories and pitch decks for studios, publishers, and agencies.
Create personalized animated shorts for kids, family memories, or branded storytelling.

Prompt tips

Use clean, well-lit character references with a consistent art style for the strongest results.
Describe the environment, props, and lighting in each character description — the AI uses these to keep visuals coherent across scenes.
Keep the story prompt cinematic: describe camera moves, beats, and the emotional ending you want.

Frequently asked questions

: The default workflow produces a 15-second animated short with 12 cinematic shots. You can adjust the duration and shot count in the storyboard and video nodes if you want a shorter or longer film.
: Yes. Upload your own character images and write a short description of each character, setting, and story. The workflow will generate the character sheets, storyboard, and animated video around your assets.
: Stop-motion, needle-felted, claymation, hand-drawn, and 3D animation styles all work well. Describe the style explicitly in each character description so the workflow keeps the visual language consistent across every shot.
: No. The workflow handles character design, storyboarding, and animation end-to-end. You only need a story idea, character references, and short descriptions — the AI does the rest.