• Drawing: Many participants only use pencil and paper. If you prefer to draw digitally, we'll share a list of resource tools (free and paid) that you can use, as well as tips on drawing during the program.

• Editing: To create your storyreel, you'll need to use a simple video editor to combine your drawings with audio. We'll share a list of free software and tutorials.

• At the end of the program, participants will submit their final story reels to the online film exhibition, and each team will have their own dedicated page showcasing their final reels.

• Students will have the opportunity to vote on peer recognition awards, and the chance to receive a reaction video from an industry expert.

• Every week teams will give & recieve feedback from other groups via a weekly Gallery which features all student work.

• Moderators will review all feedback before it is made available to participants.

• Participants will receive an additional notification when feedback on their work is available to view.

• Students enrolled by their school or after school program will be assigned to a team by their educator or facilitator upon registration.

• Students wanting to join independently and work individually are welcome to do so. Just complete the registration to enroll.

• Xperiential is designed to allow for the same level of structure and support whether participating within a team or independently.

• The Live Sessions will provide students with insight into all aspects of storytelling and filmmaking, hearing about the Pixar process directly from Pixar story artists, including Q&A.

• The weekly content includes engaging exercises for participants to apply concepts while learning the framework needed to craft their story along the way.

• A key aspect of the program is the weekly peer feedback each team receives to guide their story development and revisions.

• Participants can also email help@storyxperiential.com for additional support.

• Xperiential was designed by the team who produced Pixar in a Box, in partnership with student and educator advisors, and features Pixar story artists for each Live Session.

• Participants will get behind the scenes exposure of what it’s like working within the industry and gain invaluable hands-on experience doing cross-curricular projects while developing 21st century skills needed for college, career and life readiness.

Students will spend approximately 5 hours per week on the 

Story Xperiential program:

• 30-45 minutes for the Live Sessions (recordings will be posted 2 hours after each session)

• 3-4 hours collaborating on the weekly projects

• 20 minutes giving feedback to other participant teams

• Live sessions can be attended in real time from any location, independently or in a facilitated setting. 

• Schools/programs/individuals also have the option to watch the recorded session when it fits in their schedule (recordings posted within 2 hours of the live session).

• The week starts with a live session featuring Pixar story artists on Mondays at 5pm PST / 8pm EST.

• Participants spend 3-4 hours during the week working on their projects. Weekly assignments are due by end of day Fridays.

• Project work can be done in any setting, including in a classroom or after school, or independently.

• Peer feedback on project deliverables is due on Mondays.