The Sandbox Foundation

The Sandbox Foundation An incubator for talent and ideas. The Sandbox Foundation is an incubator for talent and ideas, fostering innovation and creativity.

We support individuals and teams in turning their concepts into successful projects that make a difference.

🎨 Step Inside the Art Department's Creative Command Center!Join us this Saturday, September 26 for an exclusive session ...
25/09/2026

🎨 Step Inside the Art Department's Creative Command Center!

Join us this Saturday, September 26 for an exclusive session on Director Talk: Storytelling, Leadership & Workflows with Angela Sung, Production Designer at Sony Pictures Animation! 🌟

📅 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN (PH Time)
💻 Platform: Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP / Registration Link: https://luma.com/ki7adgnm
(Note: Zoom access links are issued automatically upon registration on Luma. See you all this Saturday!) 🚀

Gain rare insider insight into how directors and art leads steer the visual direction of a feature production—from early visdev concepts to leading artists, running pipelines, and collaborating across studio departments.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
👉 The core roles, responsibilities, and leadership perspective of an Art Director and Production Designer
👉 How the art department functions internally and collaborates across the broader production pipeline
👉 How visual choices move from initial VisDev concepts to final screen ex*****on
👉 Essential communication strategies for artists working under art leads and directors

🎬 LEVEL UP YOUR BACKGROUND PAINT IN ANIMATION THIS SATURDAY! 🚀Mark your calendars! Our NEXT SESSION in the Cebuanimation...
10/09/2026

🎬 LEVEL UP YOUR BACKGROUND PAINT IN ANIMATION THIS SATURDAY! 🚀

Mark your calendars! Our NEXT SESSION in the Cebuanimation Masterclass Series is dropping this Saturday, September 12! Join us for an exclusive 3-hour deep dive into Background Paint: Techniques & Efficient Workflows with Ryan Magno, Production Designer at Marvel Animation! 🖌️🔥

WHAT WE'LL COVER:
💡Essential tools and core fundamentals of professional background painting
💡Step-by-step digital color keys and lighting setups
💡Workflows to streamline production without sacrificing quality
💡Bringing fine-art color theory into animated environments

📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN (PH Time)
💻 Platform: Online via Zoom
🎟️ SLOTS ARE LIMITED — REGISTER HERE:
👉 https://luma.com/ga71tkjq
(Note: Direct Zoom access details will be sent automatically to your email once you register on Luma. See you this Saturday!)

🔥 WANT TO BUILD WORLDS THAT TELL A STORY? 🎨✨Level up your environment art and visual storytelling this Saturday, Septemb...
03/09/2026

🔥 WANT TO BUILD WORLDS THAT TELL A STORY? 🎨✨

Level up your environment art and visual storytelling this Saturday, September 5! Join us for an exclusive masterclass: Background Design: Processes & Best Practices with Visual Development Artist Nikita Chan! 🏞️💡

With over a decade of industry experience, Nikita will break down how professional artists construct compelling environments, structure production pipelines, and refine their background design workflows. 🚀

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✏️Key principles and fundamentals of professional background design
✏️Step-by-step processes to turn rough concepts into finished environments
✏️Best practices for maintaining strong art pipelines (Recommended software to follow along: Photoshop or Clip Studio Paint)

📅 Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN (PH Time)
💻 Modality: Online via Zoom
🎟️ CLAIM YOUR SPOT HERE: https://luma.com/o2262886
(Note: Direct Zoom details will be sent immediately upon registration on Luma. See you this Saturday!) 🎯

🔥 WE’RE BACK THIS SATURDAY! RSVP IS NOW OPEN! 🎉🎬After a quick break last weekend, we are jumping right back into action ...
26/08/2026

🔥 WE’RE BACK THIS SATURDAY! RSVP IS NOW OPEN! 🎉🎬
After a quick break last weekend, we are jumping right back into action with an exclusive masterclass on animation directing, storytelling, and creative leadership! 💥✨

Join us this Saturday, August 29 for Director Talk: Storytelling, Leadership & Workflows with Sung Jin Ahn—Supervising Producer & Director at Titmouse!

💡 WHAT THIS SESSION IS ABOUT:
Learn what it takes to guide an animated production from script to screen! Sung Jin will break down the director's role, how to manage story workflows, and essential strategies for collaborating across art, animation, and production departments. ✍️🎥

🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN (PH Time)
💻 Modality: 100% Online via Zoom
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION – RSVP HERE:
👉 https://luma.com/wyfo83ou
Or scan QR code below
(Note: Zoom access details will be sent immediately to your email upon registration!)

💥 LEVEL UP YOUR PROP & FX DESIGN SKILLS WITH A TITMOUSE ART DIRECTOR! 🎨✨Behind every epic animation scene are the props ...
12/08/2026

💥 LEVEL UP YOUR PROP & FX DESIGN SKILLS WITH A TITMOUSE ART DIRECTOR! 🎨✨

Behind every epic animation scene are the props and visual effects that bring the story to life! 💥🔥

Join us this Saturday, August 15 for another high-value Warrior Art Camp x Cebuanimation masterclass featuring Nathan Rico—Art Director at Titmouse!

With over 15 years of experience shaping hit shows like The Owl House, Big Mouth, Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld, and The Powerpuff Girls, Nathan will share his expert workflows, industry best practices, and art direction tips for designing production-ready props and FX! 🎬✍️

🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN (Manila Time)
💻 Modality: 100% Online via Zoom
🖌️ Tools: Photoshop / Clip Studio Paint
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION – RSVP HERE:
👉 https://luma.com/dgatpvz8
(Note: Zoom access details will be sent immediately to your email upon registration!)

🎨 LEVEL UP YOUR CHARACTER DESIGNS WITH A SONY PICTURES ANIMATION DESIGNER! 🚀Ever wondered what goes into creating iconic...
05/08/2026

🎨 LEVEL UP YOUR CHARACTER DESIGNS WITH A SONY PICTURES ANIMATION DESIGNER! 🚀

Ever wondered what goes into creating iconic characters for feature animation and major publications? 🎬✨

Join us this Saturday, August 8 for an exclusive Warrior Art Camp x Cebuanimation masterclass with Jonathan Muroya—Character Designer at Sony Pictures Animation (Pixar, Sony Pictures Animation, Baobab Studios)! 🖼️

From graduating RISD to illustrating for The New York Times, The New Yorker, and working on upcoming feature films, Jonathan will walk you through step-by-step workflows, industry best practices, and model sheet preparation!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
💻 Modality: 100% Online via Zoom
🖌️ Tools: Photoshop / Clip Studio Paint

FREE ADMISSION – RSVP HERE:
👉 https://luma.com/rznj0y4f

(Note: Zoom access details will be sent immediately to your email upon registration!)

🚨 Join our Warrior Art Camp Training Session this Saturday!Instructor Highlight:Evon Freeman is a Story Artist at Sony P...
24/07/2026

🚨 Join our Warrior Art Camp Training Session this Saturday!

Instructor Highlight:
Evon Freeman is a Story Artist at Sony Pictures Animation. Her credits include Star vs. the Forces of Evil, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The Croods: A New Age, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and Thelma the Unicorn.

Participants will gain an understanding of how an animation production develops from a simple script into appealing storyboard panels. You will learn how to read and interpret scripts effectively and explore techniques to translate written stories into compelling visual sequences — essential skills for anyone in the animation pipeline.

📅 July 25, 2026 (Saturday)
🕘 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PHT)

🔗 Register / RSVP here: https://luma.com/1ipzw6r8

Zoom link will be sent via email after registration.

Tag fellow animators and creatives who should join!

Learning comes alive when curiosity leads the way.We were honored to welcome the students of UM Tagum College to our off...
22/07/2026

Learning comes alive when curiosity leads the way.

We were honored to welcome the students of UM Tagum College to our office, where they experienced the power of creativity, technology, and teamwork firsthand. Thank you for being part of this meaningful visit, and we look forward to seeing where your journey takes you.

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