Indie projects i feel like are very interested and recommend checking out to help out with their fundraisers! (Warning for mentions of drugs and death)
ROCK IS DEAD, or RID is a dramedy about the pursuit of fame and the relationships that are put to the test, The young members of the band grapple with jealousy, ego, drug addiction, and the highs and lows of the rock 'n roll lifestyle.
Made by Director Les perrin, Writer Avi sol, Producers Les perrin, Owen klee & Ethan Neilhart, Director of Photography Carter Burkhart, Assistant David woods and actor Grant Miller. Are being made under OKay productions and the fundraiser ends on April 8th and has only raised $100 for its $5,000 budget goal. For anyone into this story, I highly recommend sharing it and donating if you can:)
Zipped up: The animated pilot.
Zipped up is a 2D-animated series about 2 teenagers, Alejandra(a whitty, anxious know it all) And Nelly(a jockish high-school football player) and their beyond adventures across the multiverse with just the unzip of a zipper. They are accompanied by two multiversally experienced pals, Levi(a happy go lucky cowboy) and Gadget( a snooty robot)
Alejandra and Nelly, once content with their "normal" lives in their somewhat normal universe, found themselves in a loop when a magical zipper found itself in Alejandras hands. Being a lover of trinkets and collecting items, Alejandra kept the zipper for good luck ....but little does she know, obtaining one would be the last time she'd ever see her "normal" world ever again.
With Nelly getting roped into her shenanigans, the two found themselves accidentally unzipping a magical portal into the multiverse!
Waking up in what they thought was the end, they found themselves missing home more than ever, with Alejandra worrying for her mother( a lonesome single parent) and Nelly worried about what his parents would think about his incompetence, how would they get back now?
After meeting levi(who comes from a western-cyber universe) and gadget(his trusty steed) Two rouges help these kids and find their way back home while protecting them.
Made by Prettlophine Cotton(cool name omg) alongside Brynn Lewis. Bliptoon(a studio found by prettlophine) have raised $44,463 out of its $90,000 goal.
Umbert actually! - the animated series
First starting off as a series of shorts by Jellybox to raise awareness about the animation guild negotiations. Now is planning to be a show, using the help of comedian Adam Conover. With the characters of -
Umbert actually, his beloved but dopey husband misterman guyfella and their easily corruptible son Timbert.
Have raised about $68,550 out of its $90,000 goal.
My pet footprint - presented by Greenpeace.
All Bella tollman wants is a dog to perfect her carefully constructed image, she gets Betty, a chaotic, carbon footprint determined to kick the world awake. The job of warning civilization has just been handed to the least enthusiastic candidate.
It's a 7-episode mini series comedy which discusses climate grief. Which has raised $2,905 out of its goal $10,021
Beautify - 3D animated short film
Beautify tells the story of Vera, a girl who struggles with self confidence and uses beauty filters on her phone to enhance her looks when her beautified version comes to life and tries to take over her life! What will vera do? How will she face her insecurities? And most importantly, will she survive and learn to see herself as she truly is?
Created by Liza Makarenko, this project is made at Ringling College of art and design. And has raised $1,211 out of its $1,500 goal.
A PRAYER FROM THE BLACKBOX
Is an independent 2D animated short that follows Blackbox, a tall, awkward robot assistant, as they endeavor to carry on the work of their deceased builder, the towns local monk. Alone without a clear path forward, Blackbox contemplates whether their capable of living up the largess of the old monks soul and charisma, wrestling the fear of not being able to continue the work that inspired Blackbox to believe in something.
The debut film from Built by croes, is made up of talented animators and has raised $6,994 out of its $15,000 goal and will end on May 18th.
7 - Thicker than water (short film)
A slice of life horror following a lonely vampire who braves the outside world when her neighbour's begins to exhibit familiar symptoms. Created by Naomi Cubero alongside writer Jamie Kiernan O'Brien is inspired by queer identity and chosen family, when the world sees you as a monster, do you lock yourself away or do you find community through shared experiences?
It has raised $102 out of its $1,750 goal on Kickstarter.
8 - Young auteur Film festival
Created by Ashe Lee. It is a festival for new and upcoming creators to showcase their creativity and learn to grow their love for cinema, aiming to benefit local theaters, young filmmakers worldwide and the love of cinema. They have designed their website for YAFF alongside opening submissions. And has raised $32 out of its $900 goal.
When death arrives on earth to ferry the soil of a pleading murder victim, she is struck with a moral predicament...so she takes the murderer instead.
A funky, foul, philosophical web-series broken into four parts, each episode will last approximately eight minutes and will be uploaded to the YouTube channel Get bitter.
It has raised $59 out of its $1,331 goal.
A kid in his early 20s, Tristan has experienced the tribulations of relationships. Exhausted by the dating game, his best friends, Sam and Maddie set him up on a blind date he is not enthusiastic about. After a night of awkwardness and discrepancy, Tristen meets a wildflower named Liv. She challenges his barriers and introduces a new perspective on love for Tristen.
Being created by Isabella rose boaretto, Flo olavarria, Isalyne and Juan Pablo. Have raised $846 out of its $7,201 goal
Now for some tiny mentions!
Dragon ball z stop motion remake by Rhody.
Dead men don't bleed: A horror short by Anna-rose holtrop
Hamstercide: An animated musical short by Keira Delaney.
The dinner ghost: 3d animated short film by Christopher Herbst
The legends of king nibbles by Alison chang
Jon & Dave(LGBTQ+ dramedy short film by Lyrio Boateng
Animal: fighting for women's autonomy with horror by Angelica E. Gayle
Stuck in society(Web/Tv) by keishawn Blackstone.
Killa maid! 3d animated short film by bambam waitayawinyoo
SO YOU HATE YOUR FRIENDS... by Camille Cruz
Balance(short film) by Adrian gajewski
Danger potato: pilot episode by GooBrain
Death or Glory by Liz shaw
Chana| short film by Kimberly Veitch Nahuelhual
"The contraception fair " a short comedy by Julie magnaudet
Let's make a film that could save komarnica Canyon by mattéo Clarke
Their realm tv: the first TV channel for cat rescue and protection by Their realm Tv
OAO by MacKenzie caines-balogh
Like nobody's watching by Milly cope
The doctrine experiment by Marcus Edward bond
Meeting my parents by Klein Wilhelm
'The Host' short horror film by Hugo
KHMERICAN - a short film about 1st generations of Khmer Americans by Jimmy chhiu.
Land of the free? A short film by Tyler Anthony
The corridor - a film by elf Lyons & jack carrivick
MY MUMMY by princess harding
Panther by the trail by Claire james
Harmonia by Lichenlume studios
DESHONRA: Shortfilm by Diego anguiano Gonzalez
I Put A Spell On You by Sherri hill
Legacy protocol - an assassin creed fan film by Richard harber
Death & The maiden: 3D animated short film by Tiffany Sun
Down below - A ww1 short film by Ned Parkes
Short drama film: A time for yourself by Jacek pòltorak
Sins of the spectacular spiderman by kevin
Underground dullies | pezzenti del sottobosco by Alessia Cutri
Sleeping trudy by Gala locatelli
Dogs of Bishkek: 3D animated short film by Viktor Niksdorf
A stich of vintage - a fashion shortfilm with heart by malika sheikh
TRANCE by Alexandra Petitt
Blossoming Wasp - A queer South Asian film by anooj bhandari
Idiom in love by Sofir Fernandez.
