Pro-Level Mentoring
2D Cut-out Master
Turn experience into a career. Master the professional cut-out animation pipeline and achieve a studio-ready portfolio under elite mentorship.
Dates
February 3 - April 14, 2026
Format
Live Online + 1:1 Feedback
Deadline
January 19, 2026
Eligibility
Open to all animators
Price
USD $2,490 $1,245 with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY50
Emmy-Award Winning Animator and Director
Your Mentor: Stacey Eberschlag
Stacey Eberschlag is an Emmy Award-winning animator and director with over 30 years of experience across animated series, feature films and commercials. A certified Toon Boom instructor, Stacey has served as a global animation ambassador, bringing elite, current studio wisdom directly to the classroom.
Stacey has collaborated with industry giants including Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros, Universal and Nickelodeon. His magic touch has been seen on narratives for beloved projects like Thomas and Friends, Final Space and the revitalized Animaniacs. He won an Emmy Award for his work on the animated series Tutenstein.
Portfolio, Pipeline and Logistics
Course Value
Studio-Ready Portfolio: Complete a complex, sequential scene (modeled after a professional workflow) that is guaranteed to meet industry standards.
Master the Pipeline: Learn the full cut-out animation workflow from master shot setup to final retakes, gaining insight into the Emmy-winning processes used by your mentor.
Professional Development: Bridge the gap from hobbyist to professional by focusing on essential soft skills like applying feedback, meeting deadlines and taking ownership.
Resources
Enrollment Perks: Your enrollment includes a 6-month Harmony Premium license (USD $1000+ value) and the mandatory self-paced Technical Preparation Video Series (Prep Course) at no additional cost.
Graduation Celebration and Industry Networking: Present your finished Pilot Project to some of the industry’s top members—potential employers and key contacts.
Schedule
Dates: February 3 - April 14, 2026 (10 weeks)
Schedule: 1 day a week, every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM (EST), 3.5-hour sessions.
Instructor Support: Includes scheduled 1:1 Feedback sessions with the instructor.
Registration Deadline: January 19, 2026.