LOOKING FOR FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONTENT THAT FOCUSES ON BRAVERY, FRIENDSHIP, INSPIRES MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS...
...AND SUPPORTS ANIMAL CONSERVATION?
Look no further!
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Welcome to the Indiegogo campaign for Curtis Curly-Tail! Get ready for an action-packed, heartwarming 30-minute short film filled with humor, adventure, and unexpected friendships. Curtis, a curious curly-tailed lizard, dreams of finding the legendary mystical iguanas of the Bahamas. Determined to seek them out, he stows away on a boat with his new friend, Zouzoune, a spirited Bananaquit bird. But their plan goes sideways when they land on the wrong island! Stranded in unfamiliar territory, they soon discover a gang of invasive cane toads with a wild plan to take over the island. With no way home and danger on the horizon, Curtis and Zouzoune must work together, outsmart the villains, and find their way back—learning that courage and friendship are the true keys to adventure.
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Lizard Lovers Unite!
Join Our Campaign and Part of your Donation will Benefit the International Iguana Foundation!
Our small indie team is uniting our passion for story telling, lizards and conservation! Underrepresented conservation efforts need our attention! We've decided to create a hero to help educate kids and adults in fun and thoughtful ways on some very important efforts.
But we can't do it without your help!
Curtis Curly-Tail
A coming-of-age tale (pun fully intended) with themes of bravery, personal responsibility, and the importance of friendship. The story also encourages conversations about invasive species and how we can all play a role in protecting the environment.
We’re thrilled to invite you on this journey to bring Curtis’s adventures to life. Your support will help transform this real-life-inspired story into a magical, animated experience for everyone to enjoy!
A Message from Elaine A. Powers
Several years ago, while visiting the Bahamas, I had an unexpected encounter—a lizard climbed onto my boot! As many of you know, lizards usually scurry away from humans, but not this one. Fearless and curious, he made his way right onto my foot. In that moment, inspiration struck, and the story of Curtis Curly Tail was born!Now, I’m thrilled to partner with the talented team at Luck Dragon Media, an animation production company based in Tucson, Arizona, to bring Curtis and his adventures to life. Together, we’re creating the first fully animated episode of Curtis Curly Tail, and I can’t wait to share this journey with you!
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Our Goal - Your Rewards
We are looking to raise $20,000 to bring this project to life. This funding will used to: expand our animation crew, post production work and marketing.
We’ve got perks, perks, and more PERKS lined up for our amazing backers — including some exclusive merch! By pitching in, you’re not just helping bring this film to life, you’re also supporting conservation efforts to protect reptiles all around the world!
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Paying It Forward
A portion of your contributions will go directly to the International Iguana Foundation, a IUCN affiliated non-profit helping to fund the field research, species support, habitat restoration, and community outreach needed to keep iguanas protected in the wild.
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Other Ways to Help
Spread the word! Tell a friend. Tell a colleague. Tell a classmate. Tell your followers. Share our Indiegogo campaign with anyone who may be interested in supporting the Curtis Curly-Tail story. Also, follow us on Instagram @luckdragonmedia for project updates and more!
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Luck Dragon Media is a Full-Service Animation & Film Production Studio in Arizona!
Meet the Team
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Writer, Director, & Voice Actor | Michael Peterson
With over 20 years of experience in the film industry, Michael is a skilled screenwriter and playwright with a talent for crafting compelling stories that captivate audiences. Drawing on his talents, he is excited to explore the storytelling abilities of animation and hopes to create an entertaining film that inspires dialogue between kids and their families. Lending his voice once again to the screen, he plays Percy & the Iguana.
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Producer, Lead Animator, & Voice Actor | Brad Peterson (aka Anderson Atlas)
The voice of Curtis & our lead animator, Brad is an accomplished author and 3D artist. With over 15 years of experience in 3D art and 12 books written under his pseudonym, Anderson Atlas, he is excited to blend his skills to create captivating animated films. His love for cartoons paired with a lifelong interest in reptiles makes Curtis's journey personal to him, and he hopes to convey the unique and fun personalities of reptiles through his animation.
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Executive Producer & Original Author | Elaine Powers
Quite the multitalented individual, Elaine is a biologist, actor, singer, and most recently, a children's book author. Her career as an author began during a vacation to the Bahama's, where she met the charismatic curly-tailed Curtis himself! The Little Bahama curly-tailed lizard inspired her to create 4 books in his name, and over 20 more edutaining science books for kids. She strives to make education fun with charming characters and exciting stories. View her family reading books on her website.
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Voice Actor | Ann Cummings
Anna is an experienced high-school actor, thrilled to continue pursuing her dream of a full-time voice acting career. For the past several years, she has been a year-round student and actor at Troubadour Theater of Tucson, learning and performing an array of skills, including Comedy, Improv, Advanced Acting, Monologues, and Musical Theater. In her younger years, she participated in CYT of Tucson, and every school production possible. Anna is a proud 5-year member of the Tucson Girls’ Chorus, and is excited to continue to impress in her performance of Zouzoune.
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Voice Actor | Brenden Daley
Brendan is an aspiring voice actor with a deep passion for storytelling and character creation. With a background in live streaming, local theater and improv, they are eager to bring a vibrant and memorable performance to the world of Curtis. Driven by a love for audiobooks, video games, and animation, Brendan is committed to bringing passion and enthusiasm to their performance of Don Veneno.
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Animator | Jay Kotte
A self proclaimed "little bit of everything" artist, Jay Kotte is excited to join the animation team for Curtis Curly-Tail. A hobbyist wildlife photographer and the proud owner of a leopard gecko (named Pluto) themselves, animal conservation has always been a deeply rooted passion for them. With the guidance of Elaine and the team at Luck Dragon Media, they are excited to blend their passions to help bring Curtis's story to life.
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We're here because we believe in the power of storytelling and the magic of cinema. At Luck Dragon Media, we're crafting a film that will captivate, inspire, and leave a lasting impression. But to bring this vision to life, we need your help.
Indiegogo offers us the chance to connect directly with passionate film lovers, like you, who want to be part of something special. With your support, we can create a film that reflects not only our passion but also your belief in its potential.
Your contributions will go toward everything from production costs, special effects, set designs, and talent to post-production, ensuring every frame is as perfect as we envision. We want you to feel invested in every step of the process, and with Indiegogo, you have a front-row seat to the magic we’re creating.
By backing this project, you’re not just helping fund a movie – you’re making an impact on the future of independent filmmaking. You’re helping us push boundaries, take risks, and share a story that’s bigger than just us. You’re ensuring that bold ideas and fresh perspectives have a chance to thrive.
We’re excited to have you with us on this journey. Let’s make this dream a reality together!
Thank you!
