Enongo is a forthcoming feature-length documentary and the inspiring story of rapper/producer/Ph.D. candidate Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo, a.k.a. Sammus. Inspired by the feminist bounty hunter protagonist of Nintendo’s “Metroid” video game series, Enongo adopted the stage persona “Sammus” to tell her story and experiences through her music. The film chronicles Enongo’s life as an independent artist, touring […]
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UPDATE on Emily Hubley’s “The Faith Journal Project”
September 16th, 2019 
Jerry Beck A update on filmmaker Emily Hubley’s crowdfunding project: The Faith Journal Project, a 3-part undertaking (short film, an installation and an application) related to the 7000+ self-portraits (in 49 journals) created by her mom, artist/filmmaker Faith Hubley, in the final decades of her life. Says Emily, “We have completed scanning all the faces, gathered many […]
Submissions For GLAS Animation Festival Now Open
September 3rd, 2019 Jerry Beck The 5th annual GLAS Animation Festival takes place March 19-22, 2020 in the historic city of Berkeley, California, just a quick ride away from San Francisco. GLAS exhibits films from local and international artists and filmmakers across the animation spectrum, creating a community and space for industry veterans, historians, animation enthusiasts, and emerging talent from […]
Emily Hubley on “The Faith Journal Project”
December 17th, 2018 Jerry Beck Filmmaker Emily Hubley has announced her next project: The Faith Journal Project, a 3-part undertaking (short film, an installation and an application) related to the 7000+ self-portraits (in 49 journals) created by her mom, artist/filmmaker Faith Hubley, in the final decades of her life. “This has long been in the works,” says Hubley. “and now […]
CROWDFUNDING: “Ren & Stimpy” Documentary
July 13th, 2017 Jerry Beck It’s been twenty-five years since Ren & Stimpy caused mayhem on Nickelodeon. And unless you’re a hardcore fan, you might still wonder if Ren is the demented chihuahua or the half-witted cat. (Stimpy, for the record, is the blue-nosed cat; Ren the mosquito-looking dog.) The series ‘black comedy, toilet humor, and sexual innuendo’ led to […]
CROWDFUNDING FOCUS: David Hand’s “Animaland” Restoration
April 18th, 2017 Jerry Beck David Hale Hand, son of famed Disney director David Dodd Hand (Bambi) has begun a Kickstarter project to fully restore the ten animated Musical Paintbox shorts, and to update and enhance 9 previously restored Animaland cartoons. They were created in 1948 – 1949 by his father, at that time Managing Director of Gaumont British Animation […]
Jan Švankmajer Project On It’s Way To Meeting Goal
July 5th, 2016 Jerry Beck Jan Švankmajer’s Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, raising funds for the production of the legendary Czech director’s final film, Insects, has one more day to go. He’s met his original goal to start the film – but has now stretched the online campaign to pay for all production costs, and they are almost there. After five long […]
CROWDFUNDING SPOTLIGHT: Cinzia Angelini’s “Mila”
May 31st, 2016 Jerry Beck Mila, a cg animated short film written and directed by veteran animator Cinzia Angelini, is looking to Indiegogo supporters to help wrap up its production. After five years of commitment, passion and determination with 250 artists volunteering from 25 countries, the film prepares for its last year of production and needs help in raising $60,000. […]
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