From Page to Pixel
We turn authors' words into animated worlds.
Forge Your VisionThe Production Hub of the Arkleit Creative Guild
Where Passion Meets Production
Deep Space Studios is the production engine of the Arkleit Forge. We are a socially-conscious animation studio dedicated to partnering with authors to adapt their narratives into stunning animated features. In our collaborative ecosystem, authors don't just "buy" animation; they join a mission to defining their world's visual legacy.
The Creator's Evolution
Every great animated feature starts as a whisper in a manuscript. Our tiered pathway is designed to move your vision from a raw concept to a sustainable production, scaling support as your world expands.
Refine Your Narrative Forge
Before a single frame is drawn, your IP must be solidified. Phase 1 provides the structural and mechanical polishing required to make your story production-ready.
Meet Your Writing Coach, Tussi Stauffer
Tussi is a highly decorated independent author, including an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Ron L. Hubbard Writers of the Future contest. She specializes in character depth and cultural world-building, helping you refine the soul of your manuscript before it moves to the studio floor.
The Story Spark
$25/mo
- Full access to our digital studio environment
- Monthly Vision & Strategy Sessions
- Professional development of your logline & synopsis
- Baseline IP archival tools
The Narrative Architect
$45/mo
- All Story Spark benefits
- 1-on-1 Story Mapping Session with Tussi Stauffer
- High-level plot and world-building audit
- Screenplay structural coaching
The Scriptsmith
$60/mo
- All Narrative Architect benefits
- Monthly 1-on-1 Deep-Dive Sessions
- Advanced prose and genre-specific refinement
- Final "Studio Ready" manuscript certification
The Embark Production Engine
Once your narrative is forged, we move into active production. Phase 2 leverages the technical specialists of the Deep Space team to manifest your world visually.
Concept Catalyst
$60/mo
- Visual strategy for marketability
- Character Design: Core lead sketches
- Environment Concepts: Major location sketches
Scene Weaver
$99/mo
- All Concept Catalyst visuals
- Dedicated Production Team: Structured weekly standups
- Pro storyboarding & sequencing
World Builder
$135/mo
- All Scene Weaver team support
- Full Short/Trailer Production: Dedicated monthly hours
- Formal 'Producer' credit on all releases
Phase 3: The Creator's Legacy
Production is just the beginning. As a Guild member, you have access to Arkleit's enterprise-grade operations to turn your project into a sustainable studio.
1. Forge (Foundations)
The entry point for solo creators. We provide the core 6-app Odoo stack to organize your IP, manage fan interactions, and host your professional domain for FREE.
The "Business-in-a-Box" Hub2. Embark (Growth)
Scaling your team. We map your specific logistics, inventory, and human resources into a custom ERP environment for crowdfunding and production management.
Custom Team Architecture3. Engage (Sustain)
Full managed operations. Arkleit acts as your outsourced fractional COO, managing every granular business detail so you can remain 100% focused on creation.
The Fractional CNS EngineSocially Impactful
Aesthetics
Our mission is to make professional visual development an accessible possibility for independent authors. As a subsidiary of Arkleit, our studio is dedicated tocreator ownership and radical transparency. You retain 100% of your IP; we simply provide the fire to forge it.
Your Visual Legacy
"The page provides the words; the pixel provides the soul."
Forge Your Legacy
Are you ready to graduate from author to creator-entrepreneur? We are currently enlisting passionate storytellers for our 2026 production cycles.
From Page to Pixel
We turn authors' words into animated worlds.
Forge Your VisionThe Production Hub of the Arkleit Creative Guild
Where Passion Meets Production
Deep Space Studios is the production engine of the Arkleit Forge. We are a socially-conscious animation studio dedicated to partnering with authors to adapt their narratives into stunning animated features. In our collaborative ecosystem, authors don't just "buy" animation; they join a mission to defining their world's visual legacy.
The Creator's Evolution
Every great animated feature starts as a whisper in a manuscript. Our tiered pathway is designed to move your vision from a raw concept to a sustainable production, scaling support as your world expands.
Refine Your Narrative Forge
Before a single frame is drawn, your IP must be solidified. Phase 1 provides the structural and mechanical polishing required to make your story production-ready.
Meet Your Writing Coach, Tussi Stauffer
Tussi is a highly decorated independent author, including an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Ron L. Hubbard Writers of the Future contest. She specializes in character depth and cultural world-building, helping you refine the soul of your manuscript before it moves to the studio floor.
The Story Spark
$25/mo
- Full access to our digital studio environment
- Monthly Vision & Strategy Sessions
- Professional development of your logline & synopsis
- Baseline IP archival tools
The Narrative Architect
$45/mo
- All Story Spark benefits
- 1-on-1 Story Mapping Session with Tussi Stauffer
- High-level plot and world-building audit
- Screenplay structural coaching
The Scriptsmith
$60/mo
- All Narrative Architect benefits
- Monthly 1-on-1 Deep-Dive Sessions
- Advanced prose and genre-specific refinement
- Final "Studio Ready" manuscript certification
The Embark Production Engine
Once your narrative is forged, we move into active production. Phase 2 leverages the technical specialists of the Deep Space team to manifest your world visually.
Concept Catalyst
$60/mo
- Visual strategy for marketability
- Character Design: Core lead sketches
- Environment Concepts: Major location sketches
Scene Weaver
$99/mo
- All Concept Catalyst visuals
- Dedicated Production Team: Structured weekly standups
- Pro storyboarding & sequencing
World Builder
$135/mo
- All Scene Weaver team support
- Full Short/Trailer Production: Dedicated monthly hours
- Formal 'Producer' credit on all releases
Phase 3: The Creator's Legacy
Production is just the beginning. As a Guild member, you have access to Arkleit's enterprise-grade operations to turn your project into a sustainable studio.
1. Forge (Foundations)
The entry point for solo creators. We provide the core 6-app Odoo stack to organize your IP, manage fan interactions, and host your professional domain for FREE.
The "Business-in-a-Box" Hub2. Embark (Growth)
Scaling your team. We map your specific logistics, inventory, and human resources into a custom ERP environment for crowdfunding and production management.
Custom Team Architecture3. Engage (Sustain)
Full managed operations. Arkleit acts as your outsourced fractional COO, managing every granular business detail so you can remain 100% focused on creation.
The Fractional CNS EngineSocially Impactful
Aesthetics
Our mission is to make professional visual development an accessible possibility for independent authors. As a subsidiary of Arkleit, our studio is dedicated tocreator ownership and radical transparency. You retain 100% of your IP; we simply provide the fire to forge it.
Your Visual Legacy
"The page provides the words; the pixel provides the soul."
Forge Your Legacy
Are you ready to graduate from author to creator-entrepreneur? We are currently enlisting passionate storytellers for our 2026 production cycles.