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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou
@samuelanimation.bsky.social
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President & Creative Director at Seven Minds Entertainment / Currently working on QUESTLINGS
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Oct 21
Hi, I'm Sam! Sam Athanassiou, at that! I'm a beginner indie 2D animator/artist working in the indie animation world. I'm currently working on my first animated feature and run a little company called Seven Minds! I'm also a Twitter/X refugee BTW! Talk to you guys more soon! :)
daffy duck is smiling and saying `` well hello there gorgeous '' while standing on a wooden deck .
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 1d
Recently got a brand new computer as a gift and I'm already loving it!

It even has its own colorful keyboard and everything LOL
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 2d
Looking for Production Assistants, Production Managers, and a Production Coordinator for Questlings the Movie❗

Starting November 2nd! PAID, 3-4 months. Remote, US or Canada only at this time.
Need to know Shotgrid.

Email me your resume at [email protected] before November 1.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 3d
Some random meme I made about the current production state of Questlings the Movie
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 3d
❗️❗️BIG 2D CALL❗️❗️
Looking for:
Storyboard Revisions and Clean-Up
Character and Prop Design
Backgrounds
Color Stylists

Doing a theatrical film set for release next year
Gig (PAID) will start ASAP! PLEASE DON'T DM!
Prior experience preferred

#animation #2danimation
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 4d
If you are interested, please send me your portfolio/CV to: [email protected] before October 20th.

And don't forget the fact that the positions are paid and contract-based, no matter what!
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 4d
WE ARE HIRING (again hahahahaha)!!!

Seven Minds Feature Animation is now hiring a variety of roles (including Character Posing / Key Animation) on a certain upcoming theatrical 2D animated feature. Can you guess which one? (1/2)
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 5d
If you don't know who he is, it's Phil the Dolphin from Big Blue.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 5d
The character below is what I wanna be for Halloween this year, fellas.
If you don't know who he is, it's Phil the Dolphin from Big Blue. He's wearing a sailors hat with medium sized eyes, a fin, and a one piece outfit(?).
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 7d
Alright, everybody, I am officially going to sleep. Got a lot more work to do in the morning on QUESTLINGS.

Until then, love y'all
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 8d
Just to Clarify:

QUESTLINGS THE MOVIE IS NOT BASED ON THE RPG OF THE SAME NAME. It is truly our own original property.

I've only heard about the RPG just recently
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Jaclyn Lewis @wranglerofchaos.bsky.social · Nov 19
Met lots of cool people and had great conversation on Day 2 of UCon! During down time, I've been able to read through some of table-mate Steph's TTRPG books; all of them were fantastic, but I was particularly impressed with the design and introduction of Fabula Ultima. So many games, so little time!
A slender white hand holds the following books. The first is Questlings RPG by Banana Chan and Tim Devine. The cover art features the background of a twenty-sided die and a table around which are gathered several child characters next to their inner heroes: a paladin, a mage, a druid, a monk, and a ranger. The second is Tiny Tome. The cover has a white background with a logo that's a sword with a paperclip blade. The third is Fabula Ultima TTJRPG: Press Start. The cover features art of a young anime-style inventor on an airship overlooking a verdant floating island with a castle and a waterfall. A slender white hand holds the following books. The first is Questlings RPG by Banana Chan and Tim Devine. The cover art features the background of a twenty-sided die and a table around which are gathered several child characters next to their inner heroes: a paladin, a mage, a druid, a monk, and a ranger. The second is Tiny Tome. The cover has a white background with a logo that's a sword with a paperclip blade. The third is Fabula Ultima TTJRPG: Press Start. The cover features art of a young anime-style inventor on an airship overlooking a verdant floating island with a castle and a waterfall. A slender white hand holds the following books. The first is Questlings RPG by Banana Chan and Tim Devine. The cover art features the background of a twenty-sided die and a table around which are gathered several child characters next to their inner heroes: a paladin, a mage, a druid, a monk, and a ranger. The second is Tiny Tome. The cover has a white background with a logo that's a sword with a paperclip blade. The third is Fabula Ultima TTJRPG: Press Start. The cover features art of a young anime-style inventor on an airship overlooking a verdant floating island with a castle and a waterfall.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 11d
See myself in the top row!!!!!!
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 12d
WA-HOOO!!!! The Questlings are officially coming to theaters in an all-new animated motion picture adventure on June 26, 2026!

Are you ready for the biggest movie of the summer? We sure are!! #QuestlingsMovie #SevenMinds #ComingSoon
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 23d
Right.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 24d
Blame the overseas camera guy at Yeson Entertainment who was assigned to photograph this shot
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · 24d
Great drawing, Eric! Next time you wanna draw something like that, count me in, coach!
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Plushblue EP @plushblueeperic.bsky.social · 26d
Today is Joanna Davidovich’s birthday, and she’s here to lighten the mood as we celebrate this electrifyingly grand occasion!

(Guest stars in ALT text)
Pictured in front of a set of draped stage curtains, and illuminated by a spotlight, is Joanna Davidovich herself in her “Total Request 50” promo top hat and tuxedo, albeit modified. Also in their tuxes is myself (Plushblue), DiegoTheMovieBoy (formerly DiegoTheRobloxBoy), The X-Po Center’s OC Israel, Devin (aka 50th Century Devin), and Kirby (TheGreatestKirbyFanHere), all on a stage. Joanna’s electricity powers begin to retract after she illuminates her name written on a sign board which also shoots out a couple sparks. Devin and X-Po take notice of the electricity emerging from Jo’s fingers. Surprised they are, even. Kirby waves hello to us while Diego and I smile at JoJo. On the stage floor, a caption reads “Here’s to an electrifying forty-second birthday! Joanna Davidovich, from Plushblue EP”, with “Electrifying” in a lightning-written font a la RKO Pictures. This was all drawn in Photoshop.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Sep 9
Oh Portfolio Entertainment, my beloved @plushblueeperic.bsky.social
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Sep 1
Happy Labor Day, everyone!

Questlings is still in pre production as we speak. Currently updating the script and finalizing the designs.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Aug 19
I'm very sorry to say this, but my animated feature film won't be called The HobbyKids Movie anymore.... it's now called Questlings.

Character names and the world will be changed, but the story isn't. More on the changes later....
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Aug 16
Happy #IndieAnimationDay, everybody! I hope everyone had a great time celebrating it.

I'm pleased to announce that my indie animated feature is officially in pre production, starting today!

Storyboards are currently getting started on, and the script is officially set in stone. See ya 2026!!!
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Aug 16
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED! Sorry if I closed them a little early, but I need to get this project done by May or June 2026, stat!
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Aug 13
WE ARE HIRING!

Seven Minds Feature Animation and the HobbyKids Movie are looking for STORYBOARD ARTISTS and CHARACTER DESIGNERS! They are paid positions.

Please email me your CV and/or portfolio along with a quick introduction at [email protected] before September 18th.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Aug 13
Yeah! I agree with you! AI has absolutely NO place in any creative industry whatsoever. Plus, I really hate AI...

People who use AI really need to get help. Use your own hands and heart instead.

AI is just awful machine learning that is stealing other people's work and nothing more.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Aug 13
Details on rates and payment coming soon.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Aug 13
WE ARE HIRING!

Seven Minds Feature Animation and the HobbyKids Movie are looking for STORYBOARD ARTISTS and CHARACTER DESIGNERS! They are paid positions.

Please email me your CV and/or portfolio along with a quick introduction at [email protected] before September 18th.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Aug 3
UPDATE!

Unfortunately, due to some personal and production issues on HobbyKids, the release date is gonna have to be pushed back to June 2026, so our artists and animators can finish up the project sooner.

I'm currently focusing on finalizing the script as of this post. More coming soon.
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Samuel "Sam" Athanassiou @samuelanimation.bsky.social · Jun 7
Definitely!
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