Animated Series Production Management
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
JERKAHOLICS — Production Tracker
Series Information
Field Value
Project Jerkaholics
Format Animated Comedy
Target Network Adult Swim
Production Companies: Bento Box Entertainment, Williams Street
Episode Length 11 Minutes
Season 1
Episodes Ordered 8
Production Status Development
Delivery Format HD/4K
Rating Goal TV-MA
PHASE 1 — DEVELOPMENT
Concept Development
Core premise locked:
Series bible draft:
Main character set finalized: (in revision)
World rules + comedic tone guide:
Status: COMPLETE
Writing Room Setup
Head writer assigned:
Staff writers onboarded:
Episode breakdown (Season 1): (10–12 eps mapped)
Script templates standardized:
Status: IN PROGRESS (Writers’ room active)
PHASE 2 — PRE-PRODUCTION
Design & Style Development
Character designs (approved style frames)
Background style guide
Color scripts
Animation test (key poses)
Opening title sequence:
Status: MID-STAGE
Storyboards
Episode 101 boards
Episode 102 boards
Episodic board pipeline: active
PHASE 3 — PRODUCTION
Animation Pipeline (Outsourced Studio)
Animation studio assigned (negotiation / bidding stage)
Asset handoff system
Layout → animation → cleanup pipeline ACTIVE
Stage Status
Layout Episode 101 in progress
Animation Episode 101 started
Cleanup Not started
Assets
Character rigs:
Background packs:
FX library (Adult Swim style distortions):
Audio sync templates:
PHASE 4 — POST-PRODUCTION
Task Status
Voice final recording
Sound design
Music composition
Editing
Color final
NETWORK DELIVERY (ADULT SWIM)
Internal Review Chain
Internal studio review: (Pilot approved internally)
Network pitch approval:
Standards & Practices review:
Broadcast slot assignment:
Delivery Packages
Episode masters format:
Closed captions:
Broadcast QC
Final export package:
JERKAHOLICS — EPISODE DELIVERY DATABASE
TABLE: episodes
Each row = one episode.
Field Type Description
episode_id TEXT Unique ID (e.g., JERK-101)
season INT Season number
episode_number INT Episode order
title TEXT Episode title
runtime_minutes INT Target runtime (usually 11)
status ENUM Pipeline stage
priority ENUM Low / Normal / High / Lock
script_status ENUM Not Started / Draft / Final / Locked
storyboard_status ENUM Not Started / WIP / Approved
animation_status ENUM Not Started / In Progress / Complete
audio_status ENUM Not Started / Recording / Finalized
post_status ENUM Not Started / Editing / Final
qc_status ENUM Not Started / Pass / Fail
delivery_status ENUM Not Ready / Ready / Delivered
network_status ENUM Not Reviewed / Approved / Rejected
air_date DATE Scheduled broadcast date
delivery_deadline DATE Final studio delivery deadline
file_package_link TEXT Final export location (Drive/Frame.io)
notes TEXT Production notes / issues
DELIVERY PIPELINE STATUS FLOW
Episodes move through this exact lifecycle:
SCRIPT → STORYBOARD → ANIMATION → AUDIO → POST → QC → DELIVERY → NETWORK APPROVAL → AIRING
EXAMPLE ENTRIES
episode_id S E# Title Status Delivery Status Air Date
JERK-101 1 1 Departed POST Ready Not set
JERK-102 1 2 TBD ANIMATION Not Ready Not set
JERK-103 1 3
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table:%20network_approvals%0AField%09Type%0Aepisode_id%09TEXT%0Areviewer%09TEXT%0Astatus%09ENUM%20(Pending%20/%20Approved%20/%20Rejected)%0Anotes%09TEXT%0Aapproval_date%09DATE
table:%20risks%0ATracks%20delivery%20blockers%20per%20episode.%0AField%09Type%0Aepisode_id%09TEXT%0Arisk_type%09ENUM%20(Animation%20/%20Script%20/%20Audio%20/%20Legal%20/%20Budget)%0Aseverity%09ENUM%20(Low%20/%20Medium%20/%20High%20/%20Critical)%0Adescription%09TEXT%0Amitigation%09TEXT%0Astatus%09Open%20/%20Resolved
DELIVERY RULE (IMPORTANT PIPELINE LOGIC)
An episode is ONLY considered:
DELIVERED” when:
QC Status = PASS
Delivery Status = DELIVERED
Network Status = APPROVED
Final package uploaded
DASHBOARD VIEWS (WHAT YOU WOULD SEE)
Greenlight View
Episodes ready for delivery
Production View
Episodes in animation/post
Blocked View
Episodes failing QC or missing assets
Network View
Episodes waiting for approval or airing
Jerkaholics plots:
Episode 101: Departed
The boys use Mr. Wither’s teleportation device.
Episode 102: Store Clerks
Tommy’s behavior causes problems at the grocery store and the town.
Episode 103: The Pete Life of Pete
Pete tells the story of his depressed life.
Episode 104: Open House’s Brilliance of Sitcoms and Comedy
Tommy tries to find the true meaning of comedy.
Episode 105: Forget Me Lot
The boys go to a cemetery.
Episode 106: Grounded Hole
The boys go underground.
Episode 107: Say Please to The Bees!
The boys prepare symphonies to bees, but are attacked in the process.
Episode 108: Another Brilliant Episode
The characters realize they’re from a cartoon.
JERKAHOLICS — DIGITAL PRODUCTION TRACKER (STUDIO SYSTEM)
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
This tracker is now split into 4 connected layers:
Episode Core Database (master index)
Production Pipeline Tracker (per-stage movement)
Delivery + Network Hand-off System
Risk + Asset + Version Control Layer
Everything is linked by a single key:
episode_id = JERK-### (primary key across all tables)
EPISODE CORE DATABASE (MASTER TABLE)
TABLE: episode_master
Field Type Description
episode_id STRING Primary key
season INT Season number
episode_number INT Order in season
title TEXT Episode title
logline TEXT One-sentence story summary
runtime_target INT Target runtime (minutes)
tone_tags ARRAY e.g. surreal, workplace, chaotic
animation_style TEXT Style reference (limited / hybrid / etc.)
status ENUM Development → Delivered
production_priority ENUM Low / Med / High / Lock
created_date DATE Entry creation
updated_date DATE Last update
2. PRODUCTION PIPELINE TRACKER
TABLE: pipeline_status
Tracks real-time movement through production.
Field Type
episode_id STRING
script_stage ENUM (Outline / Draft / Final / Locked)
storyboard_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Approved)
design_stage ENUM (Not Started / In Progress / Locked)
voice_recording ENUM (Not Started / Recording / Finalized)
animation_stage ENUM (Layout / Rough / Clean / Final)
compositing_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Final)
edit_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Locked)
sound_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Final)
music_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Final)
qc_stage ENUM (Pending / Pass / Fail)
4. AUDIO PIPELINE TABLE
audio_pipeline
Field Type
episode_id STRING
vo_cast_locked BOOLEAN
table_read_done BOOLEAN
recording_sessions INT
dialogue_edit_status ENUM
sfx_pack_version STRING
music_score_status ENUM
mix_status ENUM
loudness_standard STRING (e.g. -24 LKFS)
5. POST / QC SYSTEM
post_qc
Field Type
episode_id STRING
edit_lock BOOLEAN
continuity_errors INT
qc_pass_status ENUM
broadcast_safe_flag BOOLEAN
compliance_review ENUM
caption_ready BOOLEAN
final_master_version STRING
export_format STRING (ProRes / MXF / etc.)
6. DELIVERY SYSTEM (NETWORK PIPELINE)
delivery_tracker
Field Type
episode_id STRING
delivery_version STRING
delivery_status ENUM (Not Ready / Sent / Accepted / Rejected)
delivered_to STRING (Network / Studio)
delivery_timestamp DATETIME
qc_receipt_confirmed BOOLEAN
rejection_notes TEXT
reupload_required BOOLEAN
air_date DATE
slot_time STRING (e.g. “12:15 AM”)
7. RISK + BLOCKER ENGINE
risk_matrix
Field Type
episode_id STRING
risk_category ENUM (Script / Animation / Audio / Budget / Legal / Schedule)
severity ENUM (Low / Medium / High / Critical)
status ENUM (Open / Monitoring / Resolved)
blocker_description TEXT
mitigation_plan TEXT
impact_score INT (1–10)
DIGITAL DASHBOARD (LIVE VIEW)
EPISODE GRID VIEW
[ JERK-101 ] SCRIPT ANIMATING AUDIO QC DELIVERY
[ JERK-102 ] SCRIPT STORYBOARD ANIMATING BLOCKED
[ JERK-103 ] SCRIPT OUTLINE NOT STARTED
RULE 1 — Status Auto-Update
If ALL production fields = COMPLETE → episode status auto advances
RULE 2 — Blocker Override
If any risk = CRITICAL → episode cannot enter POST
RULE 3 — Delivery Lock
Episode cannot be delivered unless:
QC_PASS = TRUE
POST_LOCK = TRUE
AUDIO_FINAL = TRUE
RULE 4 — Revision Loop
If rejected:
DELIVERY → POST → ANIMATION (if needed) → QC → DELIVERY
JERKAHOLICS — ANIMATION SERVICES DATABASE
TABLE: animation_studios
This is your master vendor list.
Field Type Description
studio_id STRING Unique ID (ANIM-001)
studio_name STRING Studio company name
location STRING Country / city
studio_type ENUM Full animation / Cleanup / Compositing / FX
style_strength TEXT e.g. “limited comedy”, “fluid action”, “surreal timing”
capacity_level ENUM Small / Medium / Large
turnaround_speed ENUM Slow / Normal / Fast
quality_tier ENUM Indie / Broadcast / Premium
cost_tier ENUM Low / Mid / High
communication_rating INT (1–10) Reliability score
pipeline_support TEXT Toon Boom / Harmony / After Effects / etc.
active_status ENUM Active / Trial / Paused
notes TEXT Internal studio notes
ANIM-001 — Hong Ying Animation
Location:
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Type: Full Animation
Strength: Fast comedic timing + limited animation
Tier: Broadcast
Capacity: Large
Status: Active
ANIM-002 — Studio Yotta
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Type: Cleanup + Compositing
Strength: Clean stylized Adult Swim aesthetic
Tier: Premium
Status: Active
ANIM-003 — Rough Draft Korea
Location:
615 Allen Avenue
Glendale, California
91201, U.S.
Type: Key Animation
Strength: expressive acting + surreal cuts
Tier: Premium
Status: Trial
Series Information
Field Value
Project Jerkaholics
Format Animated Comedy
Target Network Adult Swim
Production Companies: Bento Box Entertainment, Williams Street
Episode Length 11 Minutes
Season 1
Episodes Ordered 8
Production Status Development
Delivery Format HD/4K
Rating Goal TV-MA
PHASE 1 — DEVELOPMENT
Concept Development
Core premise locked:
Series bible draft:
Main character set finalized: (in revision)
World rules + comedic tone guide:
Status: COMPLETE
Writing Room Setup
Head writer assigned:
Staff writers onboarded:
Episode breakdown (Season 1): (10–12 eps mapped)
Script templates standardized:
Status: IN PROGRESS (Writers’ room active)
PHASE 2 — PRE-PRODUCTION
Design & Style Development
Character designs (approved style frames)
Background style guide
Color scripts
Animation test (key poses)
Opening title sequence:
Status: MID-STAGE
Storyboards
Episode 101 boards
Episode 102 boards
Episodic board pipeline: active
PHASE 3 — PRODUCTION
Animation Pipeline (Outsourced Studio)
Animation studio assigned (negotiation / bidding stage)
Asset handoff system
Layout → animation → cleanup pipeline ACTIVE
Stage Status
Layout Episode 101 in progress
Animation Episode 101 started
Cleanup Not started
Assets
Character rigs:
Background packs:
FX library (Adult Swim style distortions):
Audio sync templates:
PHASE 4 — POST-PRODUCTION
Task Status
Voice final recording
Sound design
Music composition
Editing
Color final
NETWORK DELIVERY (ADULT SWIM)
Internal Review Chain
Internal studio review: (Pilot approved internally)
Network pitch approval:
Standards & Practices review:
Broadcast slot assignment:
Delivery Packages
Episode masters format:
Closed captions:
Broadcast QC
Final export package:
JERKAHOLICS — EPISODE DELIVERY DATABASE
TABLE: episodes
Each row = one episode.
Field Type Description
episode_id TEXT Unique ID (e.g., JERK-101)
season INT Season number
episode_number INT Episode order
title TEXT Episode title
runtime_minutes INT Target runtime (usually 11)
status ENUM Pipeline stage
priority ENUM Low / Normal / High / Lock
script_status ENUM Not Started / Draft / Final / Locked
storyboard_status ENUM Not Started / WIP / Approved
animation_status ENUM Not Started / In Progress / Complete
audio_status ENUM Not Started / Recording / Finalized
post_status ENUM Not Started / Editing / Final
qc_status ENUM Not Started / Pass / Fail
delivery_status ENUM Not Ready / Ready / Delivered
network_status ENUM Not Reviewed / Approved / Rejected
air_date DATE Scheduled broadcast date
delivery_deadline DATE Final studio delivery deadline
file_package_link TEXT Final export location (Drive/Frame.io)
notes TEXT Production notes / issues
DELIVERY PIPELINE STATUS FLOW
Episodes move through this exact lifecycle:
SCRIPT → STORYBOARD → ANIMATION → AUDIO → POST → QC → DELIVERY → NETWORK APPROVAL → AIRING
EXAMPLE ENTRIES
episode_id S E# Title Status Delivery Status Air Date
JERK-101 1 1 Departed POST Ready Not set
JERK-102 1 2 TBD ANIMATION Not Ready Not set
JERK-103 1 3
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table:%20network_approvals%0AField%09Type%0Aepisode_id%09TEXT%0Areviewer%09TEXT%0Astatus%09ENUM%20(Pending%20/%20Approved%20/%20Rejected)%0Anotes%09TEXT%0Aapproval_date%09DATE
table:%20risks%0ATracks%20delivery%20blockers%20per%20episode.%0AField%09Type%0Aepisode_id%09TEXT%0Arisk_type%09ENUM%20(Animation%20/%20Script%20/%20Audio%20/%20Legal%20/%20Budget)%0Aseverity%09ENUM%20(Low%20/%20Medium%20/%20High%20/%20Critical)%0Adescription%09TEXT%0Amitigation%09TEXT%0Astatus%09Open%20/%20Resolved
DELIVERY RULE (IMPORTANT PIPELINE LOGIC)
An episode is ONLY considered:
DELIVERED” when:
QC Status = PASS
Delivery Status = DELIVERED
Network Status = APPROVED
Final package uploaded
DASHBOARD VIEWS (WHAT YOU WOULD SEE)
Greenlight View
Episodes ready for delivery
Production View
Episodes in animation/post
Blocked View
Episodes failing QC or missing assets
Network View
Episodes waiting for approval or airing
Jerkaholics plots:
Episode 101: Departed
The boys use Mr. Wither’s teleportation device.
Episode 102: Store Clerks
Tommy’s behavior causes problems at the grocery store and the town.
Episode 103: The Pete Life of Pete
Pete tells the story of his depressed life.
Episode 104: Open House’s Brilliance of Sitcoms and Comedy
Tommy tries to find the true meaning of comedy.
Episode 105: Forget Me Lot
The boys go to a cemetery.
Episode 106: Grounded Hole
The boys go underground.
Episode 107: Say Please to The Bees!
The boys prepare symphonies to bees, but are attacked in the process.
Episode 108: Another Brilliant Episode
The characters realize they’re from a cartoon.
JERKAHOLICS — DIGITAL PRODUCTION TRACKER (STUDIO SYSTEM)
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
This tracker is now split into 4 connected layers:
Episode Core Database (master index)
Production Pipeline Tracker (per-stage movement)
Delivery + Network Hand-off System
Risk + Asset + Version Control Layer
Everything is linked by a single key:
episode_id = JERK-### (primary key across all tables)
EPISODE CORE DATABASE (MASTER TABLE)
TABLE: episode_master
Field Type Description
episode_id STRING Primary key
season INT Season number
episode_number INT Order in season
title TEXT Episode title
logline TEXT One-sentence story summary
runtime_target INT Target runtime (minutes)
tone_tags ARRAY e.g. surreal, workplace, chaotic
animation_style TEXT Style reference (limited / hybrid / etc.)
status ENUM Development → Delivered
production_priority ENUM Low / Med / High / Lock
created_date DATE Entry creation
updated_date DATE Last update
2. PRODUCTION PIPELINE TRACKER
TABLE: pipeline_status
Tracks real-time movement through production.
Field Type
episode_id STRING
script_stage ENUM (Outline / Draft / Final / Locked)
storyboard_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Approved)
design_stage ENUM (Not Started / In Progress / Locked)
voice_recording ENUM (Not Started / Recording / Finalized)
animation_stage ENUM (Layout / Rough / Clean / Final)
compositing_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Final)
edit_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Locked)
sound_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Final)
music_stage ENUM (Not Started / WIP / Final)
qc_stage ENUM (Pending / Pass / Fail)
4. AUDIO PIPELINE TABLE
audio_pipeline
Field Type
episode_id STRING
vo_cast_locked BOOLEAN
table_read_done BOOLEAN
recording_sessions INT
dialogue_edit_status ENUM
sfx_pack_version STRING
music_score_status ENUM
mix_status ENUM
loudness_standard STRING (e.g. -24 LKFS)
5. POST / QC SYSTEM
post_qc
Field Type
episode_id STRING
edit_lock BOOLEAN
continuity_errors INT
qc_pass_status ENUM
broadcast_safe_flag BOOLEAN
compliance_review ENUM
caption_ready BOOLEAN
final_master_version STRING
export_format STRING (ProRes / MXF / etc.)
6. DELIVERY SYSTEM (NETWORK PIPELINE)
delivery_tracker
Field Type
episode_id STRING
delivery_version STRING
delivery_status ENUM (Not Ready / Sent / Accepted / Rejected)
delivered_to STRING (Network / Studio)
delivery_timestamp DATETIME
qc_receipt_confirmed BOOLEAN
rejection_notes TEXT
reupload_required BOOLEAN
air_date DATE
slot_time STRING (e.g. “12:15 AM”)
7. RISK + BLOCKER ENGINE
risk_matrix
Field Type
episode_id STRING
risk_category ENUM (Script / Animation / Audio / Budget / Legal / Schedule)
severity ENUM (Low / Medium / High / Critical)
status ENUM (Open / Monitoring / Resolved)
blocker_description TEXT
mitigation_plan TEXT
impact_score INT (1–10)
DIGITAL DASHBOARD (LIVE VIEW)
EPISODE GRID VIEW
[ JERK-101 ] SCRIPT ANIMATING AUDIO QC DELIVERY
[ JERK-102 ] SCRIPT STORYBOARD ANIMATING BLOCKED
[ JERK-103 ] SCRIPT OUTLINE NOT STARTED
RULE 1 — Status Auto-Update
If ALL production fields = COMPLETE → episode status auto advances
RULE 2 — Blocker Override
If any risk = CRITICAL → episode cannot enter POST
RULE 3 — Delivery Lock
Episode cannot be delivered unless:
QC_PASS = TRUE
POST_LOCK = TRUE
AUDIO_FINAL = TRUE
RULE 4 — Revision Loop
If rejected:
DELIVERY → POST → ANIMATION (if needed) → QC → DELIVERY
JERKAHOLICS — ANIMATION SERVICES DATABASE
TABLE: animation_studios
This is your master vendor list.
Field Type Description
studio_id STRING Unique ID (ANIM-001)
studio_name STRING Studio company name
location STRING Country / city
studio_type ENUM Full animation / Cleanup / Compositing / FX
style_strength TEXT e.g. “limited comedy”, “fluid action”, “surreal timing”
capacity_level ENUM Small / Medium / Large
turnaround_speed ENUM Slow / Normal / Fast
quality_tier ENUM Indie / Broadcast / Premium
cost_tier ENUM Low / Mid / High
communication_rating INT (1–10) Reliability score
pipeline_support TEXT Toon Boom / Harmony / After Effects / etc.
active_status ENUM Active / Trial / Paused
notes TEXT Internal studio notes
ANIM-001 — Hong Ying Animation
Location:
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Type: Full Animation
Strength: Fast comedic timing + limited animation
Tier: Broadcast
Capacity: Large
Status: Active
ANIM-002 — Studio Yotta
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Type: Cleanup + Compositing
Strength: Clean stylized Adult Swim aesthetic
Tier: Premium
Status: Active
ANIM-003 — Rough Draft Korea
Location:
615 Allen Avenue
Glendale, California
91201, U.S.
Type: Key Animation
Strength: expressive acting + surreal cuts
Tier: Premium
Status: Trial