Thu Oct 17 '19 Announcement
over 4 years ago
– Thu, Oct 17, 2019 at 08:14:12 AM
Hey, everyone!
Just a couple of quick updates: Today is the birthday of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in outer space, and Enongo's hero!
Click our links on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see some new footage of Enongo talking about her hero (and give us a like and share, too!):
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enongomovie/videos/551200695706566/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uMEMhlEF-/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnongoMovie/status/1184832027989819392
Also, here's Sammus' tribute to Dr. Jemison from her Metroid-inspired concept album, Another M:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Et6gLnEB3s
Things have been a bit quiet on the crowdsourcing lately. Usually, the first week is the most active, and we had a fantastic first week thanks to your amazing support! But we need to make sure the project doesn't get forgotten and stagnates. So keep spreading the word and tell your friends to help us out on social media!:
Indiegogo Fundraiser: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/enongo-animation-fund
Vimeo Campaign Trailer: https://vimeo.com/365043886
Official Website: www.EnongoMovie.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/EnongoMovie
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/EnongoMovie
Tumblr: EnongoMovie.tumblr.com
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/EnongoMovie
#Enongo
@EnongoMovie
When we say this is not possible without your help, we really mean it. And your support and enthusiasm means so much to the whole team!
More exciting news coming soon! We'll close with some inspiration from Dr. Jemison. In the meantime, let's make a movie!
Thu Oct 10 '19 Announcement
over 4 years ago
– Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 05:00:41 AM
Hey everyone,
Our Indiegogo for the Enongo Animation Fund is just under two days old, and we already have some exciting updates! A few things so far in our first 48 hours...
We have had two publications write about our project. The first was Black Girl Nerds, which was a very special first article:
https://blackgirlnerds.com/all-black-women-animation-team-on-upcoming-movie-about-nerdcore-rapper-sammus/
The second was from Animation Scoop, written by one of the world's most renowned animation experts, historians, and critics, Jerry Beck. Jerry personally said, "I rarely plug crowdfunding projects - but this one is worth your attention":
http://www.animationscoop.com/a-project-worth-supporting-enongo/
We are honored that the project is being so warmly received already!
Also, here's some animation trivia for you: What do Belle, Ariel, and Sammus have in common? They were all designed by legendary African-American animation artist Dan Haskett! Now, it's time for six incredibly talented Black women animators to take the reins and share their skills and artistry in bringing Enongo's journey to life. Animation is an expensive, time-consuming process, but the results so far have been incredible, and we are eager and excited to share them with you all... assuming we can get the funds to make it happen!
There's a bit of very positive buzz going around our animation fund and the talented crew who are bringing this vital aspect of our film to life. Of course, it's the first few days of a crowdfunding campaign that get the most traction, and we need to make sure that the momentum doesn't die down. So be sure to tell your friends (and acquaintances and maybe even enemies?!) about our new campaign! Every single dollar counts:
Indiegogo Fundraiser: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/enongo-animation-fund
Vimeo Campaign Trailer: https://vimeo.com/365043886
Official Website: www.EnongoMovie.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/EnongoMovie
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/EnongoMovie
Tumblr: EnongoMovie.tumblr.com
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/EnongoMovie
#Enongo
@EnongoMovie
Stay tuned for more exciting updates! In the meantime, let's make a movie!
Tue Oct 8 '19 Announcement
over 4 years ago
– Tue, Oct 08, 2019 at 07:39:11 AM
Hey everyone,
We have HUGE NEWS!! We have officially launched a unique Indiegogo campaign to FINALLY get the funds we need for the very last ingredient of this movie: ANIMATION!! Check out the link for the Enongo Animation Fund to see the new campaign video, which features BRAND NEW FOOTAGE of Sammus in action, our FIRST public sample of composer EmmoLei Sankofa’s beautiful score, and, most significantly, THE VERY FIRST FOOTAGE OF OUR ANIMATION!:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/enongo-animation-fund
The film is going extremely well. Principal photography is nearly finished, editing is well underway, and our music composer is already creating demo tracks of her sumptuous original score. But the final hurdle is arguably the most important, which ties together the whole film: over 10 minutes of original, hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation.
Like the old animation masters who brought to life classics at studios like Disney and Warner Bros., our amazing animation team has been assigned sequences based on their artistic strengths, creative vision, and personal connection to the source material, similar to how an actor would be given a role to perform that they can best deliver. We won’t blab on and on about it too much here, but definitely click the link to learn more about our team and process:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/enongo-animation-fund
$20,000 is our minimum goal. Honestly, we might need more to really get the animation where we want it. But $20,000 helps a lot, and we’re hoping that this minimum goal can be surpassed. Of course, that will require YOUR HELP!
The easiest thing to do is to spread the word. If you’re feeling generous, as well, then by all means, feel free to donate! We can use all the help we can get, and our backers deserve tons of great rewards — and we have PLENTY of new prizes for backers old and new, including the following:
• Collectible Sammus sprite pin to show off!
• “The Art of Enongo” eBook, which illustrates the process of bringing the animation to life, featuring artwork and notes from our talented creative team!
• 2-disc, region-free Persistence of Vision DVD set, loaded with 3.5 hours of extras (essential for animation and film buffs)!
• Cartoon portrait of you (or a loved one) by one of our talented animators!
• Your chance to GET ANIMATED IN OUR MOVIE! Our animators will put your likeness into the movie so you can be part of the story!
AND MORE!! And yes, if you already have donated, you absolutely get more rewards.
Even if you can’t donate, don’t forget that online awareness is absolutely vital to making this final step successful. So do what you can — like, share, heart-react, retweet, reblog, email your friends, whatever it takes to help make the Enongo Animation Fund a success!:
Indiegogo Fundraiser: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/enongo-animation-fund
Vimeo Campaign Trailer: http://vimeo.com/263687192
Official Website: www.EnongoMovie.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/EnongoMovie
Instagram: www.Instagram.com/EnongoMovie
Tumblr: EnongoMovie.tumblr.com
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/EnongoMovie
#Enongo
@EnongoMovie
We are so close to the finish line, folks. Thank you so much for your incredible support, enthusiasm, and generosity. We can’t thank you enough. Now, LET’S MAKE A MOVIE!!
