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Anthro: Animating the Soul

What makes non-human characters more human than us?
Journey with us as we meet the amazing creators of these fantastic creatures in film, fiction, and fandom.

Our film's goals:

• Interview talented animators, artists, puppeteers, imagineers, writers, and fans.
• Meet interesting individuals who have been inspired by these characters.
• Research why anthropomorphism is such an integral part of human culture.
• Create an entertaining High Quality HD feature length film with a "PG" rating.

This film's other goals are to be captivating, inspirational, and fun for all ages and people from a wide variety of cultures.

Our Budget & Your Rewards

This film cannot be completed without your generous support. You get better, bigger, and more rewards the more you help.

Rewards for Donating:

• $1 – Feature Access Pass - Gain access to the streamed film when it’s completed, and my gratitude for helping make this vision a reality to inspire people around the globe.

• $5 – Bonus Access Pass - The above, plus gain access to the streamed bonus features like behind-the-scenes, outtakes, and extra deleted/extended scenes.

• $10 –  Collector's Access Pass - All of the above, plus access to a downloadable Hi-Def digital copy of the feature film and all bonus materials PLUS the original score soundtrack.

• $20 – Sponsor Pack - All of the above, plus have your name or alias added to the credits of the finished film as a special Thank You (please note, each alias is subject to approval).

• $50 – Character Pack - All of the above, Plus a custom digital sketch of your own character created by me! (pending approval. G-Rated non-copyrighted characters only please)

• $100 – Immortal Character Pack - All of the above, Plus have your character’s digital sketch added to the Credit scroll! See your personal character immortalized and forever attached to the film as a legacy for all future viewers (pending approval. G-Rated non-copyrighted characters only please.)

• $500 – VIP Status - If you’re going to be at any of the conventions on my shooting list or visit Springfield Missouri before September 1^st 2013, meet me for your own interview for use in the actual film! Includes rewards from the $100 level. (Note: I am not responsible for providing your transportation or any expenses. If I do not reach 100% of the goal budget and cannot attend the convention where you planned to meet me, I will arrange an online webcam or voice chat interview instead.)

• $1,000 – Producer Status - If you’re going to be at any of the conventions on my shooting list or visit Springfield before September 1^st  2013, meet me and spend one entire day at my side. Poke my brain about Film, Animation, Art, Puppetry, and More. Play games, hang out, or whatever you want to do for entertainment or education. You’ll also get billing as a Producer in the credits, and receive rewards from the $500 level. (Note: I am not responsible for providing your transportation or any expenses. The date and location for the meeting must be approved by me. If I do not reach 100% of the goal budget and cannot attend the convention where you planned to meet me, I will arrange an online webcam or voice chat meeting instead.)

• $5,000 – Executive Producer Status - Includes all rewards from the $1,000 Level, except that you will be credited as the one and only Executive Producer in the opening and closing credits (a great way to promote your name in the community. An alias or company name may be used only with my approval). You will also get to see the finished film before it’s released to the $1-$1000 level backers and share a private Skype Q&A chat after the premier viewing. You will have my undying gratitude and that of all future viewers.

• $7,000 – Mascot Co-Creator - Includes all rewards from the $1,000 level. Work with me online during post-production to help me develop a custom mascot character for the film. We’ll brainstorm and collaborate online to develop the perfect personification of the Antro Inspiration. This character will be featured and animated in the film. You will be credited as Co-Creator of that character (approval of final character will be decided by me, and must adhere to certain standards. I will retain Copyright of the character).

• $10,000 – Priority Sponsorship – Includes all rewards from the $1,000 level. Your name or logo will appear in the opening and closing of the credits as the sole Priority Sponsor (Along the lines of “This film was generously sponsored by ____”. A company name or logo may be used only by my approval. If the sponsor’s company does not meet my approval, the sponsor’s personal name will be used. i.e. John Smith)

Please note that certain perks are subject to my approval. If they do not meet my approval, substitutions will be used or they will become void. I am not responsible for unclaimed or void rewards or resulting dissatisfaction. Rewards that are to be used in the final film, including meetings and interviews, must be claimed by September 1, 2013 or they will become void. All other rewards will be made available between the completion of the project and January 1st, 2015, after which they will become void.

Budget Goals and Shooting Locations:

• $??? – Level 0 – In the event I don’t reach the Level 1 budget goal, I will film the documentary with whatever equipment I have on hand visiting only local Springfield area events and conventions and interviewing persons of interest nearby and online.

• $3,000 – Level 1 – Like Level 0, I still would not have a travel budget, but I could purchase the needed Equipment to film the documentary in HD. This will include an HD DSLR Camera, Sound equipment, Lighting equipment, data storage, and other accessories necessary for a professional quality film.

• $4,900 – Level 2 – At this level, I would have the equipment plus the travel budget to visit AnthroCon, the worlds largest and most attended Anthropomorphic convention. I can interview talented celebrities and fans from all over the globe all in one convenient spot. I am personally in contact with Dr. Samuel Conway (Uncle Kage) to ensure a top-quality film shoot there! (Anthrocon June 14-16)

• $6,800 – Level 3 – Florida is an important location, as I would visit Full Sail University and speak to former Disney animators and upcoming new animators. Walt Disney World Imagineering would also be a point of interest along with Megaplex, a convention devoted to puppetry, and other anthro performance art. (Megaplex July 26-28)

• $8,600 – Level 4 – Atlanta would be added to my shooting locations, visiting the Jim Henson exhibit at The Center for Puppetry Arts. I would also be there for FWA, an exceptionally large gathering for anthro fans, artists, performers, and people of interest. (FWA March 15-17)

• $10,500 – Level 5 – North California, home to the Pixar animation studios is a key destination for me to get interviews with animators and other inspired artists. I will also make my way to San Jose for Further Confusion, one of the more original and interesting of the Anthro conventions to interview its colorful attendees. (Further Confusion January 18-20)

• $12,000 – Level 6 – This is my target goal, allowing me to reach the full amount will give me the opportunity to visit Los Angeles California. It's home to the best film and animation studios in the country. I can talk to Hollywood geniouses and also visit the original Disneyland to talk to legends of imagineering.

• $12,000+ - Level ? - More is always better, giving me a better opportunity to expand the project and add more locations.

Please note that the $12,000 budget and above goals have indiegogo/paypal/credit fees factored in, and do not include paychecks for the work involved. This budget was designed solely to accommodate equipment and travel expenses. The goal of this project is not to make money, but to make an inspiring film and gain priceless experience in the process.

Also note that location priorities may be subject to change until VIP Status level (or higher) funders have locked in locations for meeting with me. I am not responsible for conventions/shooting-locations that are canceled due to circumstances beyond my control.

The Release

The film will be shot mostly between January and September 2013. After that, post production begins where the film is edited and effects, animation, sound, and music are added.

• Anthro: Animating the Soul is expected to be released between late 2013 and early 2014.
• Bonus Features should be released with the feature film or shortly after its release.
• The streaming versions of the film and bonus features will be available to watch prior to the availability of the digital downloads.
• $50+ level donators' custom characters will be available online via either http://stitchfan.deviantart.com or http://furaffinity.net/user/stitchfan

Other ways you can Help

I understand some of you just can't contribute. If you still want to support the project, post the link below on Facebook, Twitter, or any journals or texts you share with your friends or internet communities:

• Post the project link on a public blog http://igg.me/at/AnthroExpenses
• Fave the project on DeviantArt.com http://fav.me/d5g4z4e
• Fave the project on FurAffinity.net http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8920773/