Making Friends

Making Friends is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy-drama film produced by Impact Animation Studios and based on the 2018 graphic novel of the same name. The film is expected to be released in 2022.

Sypnosis
Sixth grade was SO much easier for Danielle. All her friends were in the same room and she knew what to expect from her life. But now that she's in seventh grade, she's in a new middle school, her friends are in different classes and forming new cliques, and she is completely lost.

When Danielle inherits a magical sketchbook from her eccentric great aunt Elma, she draws Madison, an ideal best friend that springs to life right off the page! But even when you create a best friend, it's not easy navigating the ups and downs of relationships, and before long Danielle and Madison are not exactly seeing eye-to-eye.

To make matters worse, Danielle has drawn the head of her favorite (and totally misunderstood) cartoon villain, Prince Neptune. He's also come to life and is giving her terrible advice about how to make people like her. When she rejects him and he goes on a rampage (with will most likely lead to the take over of the world), Danielle and Madison have to set aside their differences to stop him!

Production
Shortly after the release of the graphic novel in July 2018, Clearwater gained interest in a film adaptation after Chance S. got a copy of the book which he showed to Eddie, and their reviews of the book were positive. Shortly after, Chance, Eddie, and Terry talked with Kristen Gudsnuk about a potential film based off of the book, Kristen was ecstatic, and said yes to the deal. Shortly after, it was announced that the film had begun pre-production, to be animated at both Impact Animation Studios in Glendale, and Mikros Image in Montreal, Canada. On February 5, 2019, it was officially announced that the film had entered production, with Kristen Gudsnuk and Eddie Patino to direct.

On March 2, 2019, Chance S. said that the film's script was complete, and voice acting should be done "within 10 days". Later, on March 12, Eddie Patino said that animation would begin immediately.

Cast
Kristen Schaal as Danielle

Miranda Cosgrove as Madison

Benedict Cumberbatch as Prince Neptune

Eddite Patino as Tom

Patrick Warburton as One of the police officers, who helps during the final battle in this version