About

Upstart Objectives, Values, Responsibilities, Protocols:

Objectives:

• Our primary objective is to create outstanding (commercially viable) professional work

• Provide professional level work experience and skill development to members

• Establish a creative, collaborative team work environment

• Simulate an animation production studio environment and workflow

• Provide members the flexibility to explore various production roles and experiences

• Enjoy the camaraderie and process of creating the work

Values

• We value each other and treat each other with respect

• We are committed to a continuous process of refinement: research, iteration, critique, revision

• Individual opinion and creative input is sought and valued at every stage

• Consensus is sought, valued and will influence decision making

• Open Communication, Conversation, Discussion and Debate is mission critical

• In short: We value inclusion, participation, democratic processes, transparency, accountability, communication, discussion, and respect.

Responsibilities:

• Follow through on commitments, assignments and deadlines 

• If unable to fulfill duties, inform leadership in a timely fashion prior to deadline

• Communication is maintained under all circumstances, especially during adversity

Meeting Protocol:

• Be on time

• One person speaks at a time without interruption

• Participate, don't dominate

• Stay on topic 

• Be concise and brief 

• Researched facts are preferable to speculation

• Conclude with actionable assignments and deadlines