3D Cartoon Elf Song Animation

I’ve written a lively elf song with some friends and now I’m ready to bring it to life with a four-minute 3D animation for kids aged roughly 3–9 on YouTube. The mood I’m after is bright, playful, and unmistakably cartoonish—think big eyes, rounded shapes, and colors that pop off the screen.

Rather than a static performance, I’d like the visuals to follow a fun adventure storyline that mirrors the energy of the music. Feel free to pitch a simple plot: maybe the elves set out on a snowy quest, solve a lighthearted problem, or discover a magical workshop—whatever keeps children glued to the screen and humming along.

Audience safety and engagement are key. Visuals should be friendly, free of anything scary, and paced so younger viewers can easily follow what’s happening. Little visual gags, repeating dance moves, and clear facial expressions will help hold attention.

Technical notes and deliverables
• 4-minute finished video, 16:9, at least 1080p, YouTube-ready (H.264 or ProRes preferred)
• Clean stereo mix of the final soundtrack married to picture (I’ll provide the mastered song track)
• Simple end slate with a “Subscribe for more” prompt
• Optional: separate project/source files so I can create short clips later

I’m working within a total budget of about $300, so please shape your approach and time frame with that in mind; splitting the cost into milestones is fine. If this sounds like something you can tackle, let me know your concept outline and an estimated delivery schedule.