[Artist Wanted]
25yo Studio Founder Seeking Co-Creator Partner for Music-Driven Seinen Thriller 'White Hayven' (Equal Partnership)
Hey everyone! I am a 25-year-old writer and the founder of Saint L.C. Studios. I have a massive, fully completed 4-season master script pipeline ready to go (spanning over 560 pages of material), and I am looking for a dedicated artist partner who wants to build a universe together as an equal co-creator duo.
I am not looking for a mechanical worker who just wants a quick gig—I want a true creative partner. I am completely willing to work side-by-side with you to shape the product, adapt the script pages, and tailor the panel pacing to fit your absolute best artistic strengths and visual style.
Project Style & Concept:
"White Hayven" is a gritty, high-velocity, adult psychological Seinen thriller. Think "Code Geass" rebellion stakes mixed with the dark streetwear aesthetic of "Gachiakuta" and the raw psychological intensity of "Tokyo Ghoul."
The narrative follows an underground insurgent cell called The Hive executing high-stakes midnight raids against an oppressive, neon-drenched corporate infrastructure distribution grid. It centers around a main character named Mugi who is hiding an elite royal bloodline to systematically dismantle and overthrow his tyrannical grandfather's empire from the absolute inside.
To give you a taste of the raw visual pacing across our 4-season pipeline, here are some of the peak cinematic moments we will be co-creating right out of the gate:
- The Subway Grid Blackout: A breakneck action sequence where a synchronized alternative rock track drops on the exact frame an infrastructure link is severed, plunging a high-speed corporate transport line into pitch blackness while the high-contrast silhouettes of the insurgents move through the shadows.
- The Late-Night Diner Standoff: A high-tension, slower psychological chapter set inside a rain-slicked, neon-lit roadside diner. The characters are completely unwinding after a raid, but the entire scene builds an suffocating mental weight as characters trade heavy, calculated dialogue over a low, slow alternative R&B bassline, building a complex love triangle and deep internal trust issues.
- The Grandfather Confrontation Reveal: The monumental turning point where Mugi’s hidden imperial lineage is violently exposed, shifting the story from street-level urban guerrilla operations into a massive, multi-generational psychological war of masterminds.
The signature identity of this project relies heavily on an editing rhythm synchronized directly to music—matching stylized line art, deep blacks, and aggressive panel flow with early 2000s post-grunge and alternative R&B track tempos (Deftones, Linkin Park, Aaliyah).
What I Have Ready:
I write directly with an animator's eye for frame rates, camera cuts, and visual audio cues. I have complete panel breakdowns, full wardrobe tracking sheets, and episodic roadmaps ready to put on your desk. If you can visualize high-contrast silhouette panels, tech-wear fashion aesthetics, and musical timing cuts, let's build this world together.
NOTE ON COMMUNICATION:
My Reddit chat and direct messaging features are completely back up and running smoothly! Feel free to hit me up with a DM right here on the platform to talk details. Alternatively, if you prefer email or want to send over portfolio links directly, you can reach me at michaelmcconnell0825@gmail.com with the subject line "BASS DROP". Let's connect!
God bless,
Michael McConnell