We believe "Gordito the Bodega Cat" is ready for the next level and with YOUR help, would love to create an 8-10 minute animated short film for the series. The film will build upon the work we've already created and be part soft reboot, part pilot episode. The ultimate goal of this project is to introduce the series to new audiences, enter it into film festivals, and garner attention from investors, so that we can continue to expand the Gordito universe.
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Who's on board?
We're extremely lucky to have a team of very talented individuals working on the film. On top of penning the script, I'll be wearing a variety of hats throughout production. I'll be producing, directing, video editing, and post-supervising on the project. Our series artist extraordinaire, Gabby Gambino, will be our lead animator and act as our art director; to make sure that everything matches the style and aesthetic of the series. We hope to add more artists to the team to ease the workload, create background art, and help with in-betweens.
On the cast side, we have Anthony Palmini (notable for his voice work on the ACOTAR audiobook series), the multi-talented brother/sister duo Kelly & Jordan Perez, rockstar comedian and actor Jerry "Elmo Difoca" Diaz, and newcomer (who also happens to be my ever supportive wife), Lindsay Carlson. Each of them lend their wonderful voices to a wacky character from the series and we're excited to include them into the film.
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What we need to leave the station:
To bring this film to life, we're looking to raise $6000 USD. Animation is a very long & expensive process and getting as close as possible to or above this amount will go a very long way in supporting the artists working on the film. This number also takes into consideration taxes and Indiegogo's platform fees. There are 6 contribution tier levels / perks (click to reveal). Each one builds upon the last and rewards YOU for giving us a helping hand.
Notable perks include: credits in the film, limited edition merch created specifically for this campaign (stickers, keychains, tote bags, and custom art*), and tickets to a future screening once the film is ready to be showcased.
Any extra funds we raise past our goal or anything left after animation costs will go towards:
- Audio post-production
- Original music
- A movie poster
- Film festival submission fees
- Distribution/marketing
* Note: For the 4x6" custom ink and colored pencil art piece in our highest tier level, you may choose between artwork depicting Gordito or one depicting your pet in our series art style. Confirmation of selection will be determined after the campaign. If selecting your pet, a digital reference photo must be provided.
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We'll take all the help we can get!
This project is a labor of love and I'm so appreciative of all of the kind words we've received over the years. We'd love nothing more than to create a beautiful film for everyone to enjoy. Every dollar counts but there are so many other ways you can help if you can't contribute monetarily:
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Spread the word - Share the link to this page with your friends and family! Every share helps us reach potential backers that might be interested in our project.
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Give us a follow - Follow our social media pages on IG & TikTok @gorditothebodegacat
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Alert the media - Are you a journalist or member of the press? We'd love to chat! We would appreciate any opportunity to get the word out.
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Thank you all and stay silly!
