Thu Aug 22 '19 Announcement
over 4 years ago
– Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:08:26 AM
Animation artwork by Christa Carr.
Hey, everyone!
Just wanted to let all of our amazing backers and supporters know that we are hard at work on Enongo. Story, editing, animation, and music are being worked on daily by our incredible team of artists across the country. We can't show too much of what we're up to (this is a SPOILER-FREE ZONE!!), but we want to show you all a sample.
Here's our latest backers-first, behind-the-scenes preview of some of what our team is up to:
Sammus character turnarounds by Christa Carr.
Early, discarded sketches of creatures for Super Metroid sequence by director Kevin Schreck.
Storyboards for animation sequence by Leah Coleman.
A (mostly) spoiler-free preview of our documentary's story outline,
with help from our assistant editor, Marcus Cochran.
Additionally, we have shot some of our most crucial scenes, and have our next big live-action shoots planned, with filming happening this weekend and into the fall.
Of course, all of this is crazy-expensive. To quote the great director, Orson Welles:
“A writer needs a pen, an artist needs a brush, but a filmmaker needs an army.”
― Orson Welles
Our army is made up of an amazingly talented crew of animators, designers, cinematographers, composers, and editors –– but an army has got to eat! Help us keep moving forward –– share the links, invite your friends, and, if you can DONATE!!:
Indiegogo Fundraiser: http://igg.me/at/enongomovie
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
Thank you for your outstanding support and enthusiasm, everyone! More updates coming soon. In the meantime, let's make a movie!
Sat Jun 15 '19 Announcement
almost 5 years ago
– Sat, Jun 15, 2019 at 01:19:36 PM
Still from The New Negroes, featuring Sammus in Racism 2.0
Hey, everyone!
Lots of little updates for you: First, to get your latest Sammus fix, you can see her in not one but two new music videos! She was recently featured on the season finale of The New Negroes on Comedy Central, in Open Mike Eagle's "Racism 2.0", and in Ceschi's "Middle Earth"!
Racism 2.0: https://youtu.be/cYpNWGm1JK0
Middle Earth: https://youtu.be/ly140X_-V7E
Also, if you want to see Sammus live (because you totally should), here are her upcoming live shows:
7.13 Crystal City, VA—BlerdCon•
7.18 Trumansburg, NY—Grassroots Festival // fb rsvp•
8.6 Troy, NY—Spirit of the Suffragettes•
9.26 Philadelphia, PA—Johnny Brendas // fb rsvp
• with the Mocha Magic Orchestra
Speaking of talented musicians, our brilliant composer on Enongo, EmmoLei Sankofa, was recently interviewed by Voyage LA. Learn about EmmoLei's career, her inspiration, and more here:
http://voyagela.com/interview/art-life-emmolei-sankofa/
Storyboard for Enongo by Shammah McVay
As for the documentary itself, things are moving along in very exciting ways. Four of our six animation sequences are already starting to move from storyboards to key poses. We can't reveal too much yet (even though we want to), but enjoy these fantastic little samples from our amazing artists across the country to whet your appetite in the meantime.
Character designs for Enongo by Brooklyn Lee
With animation, the movie has become twice as expensive, but as a result, and if we can make it happen, it's becoming ten times better. But only with YOUR HELP!! We can't stress it enough -- every single dollar, like, share, and reblog counts, so follow us on social media, give us some likes, and (most importantly) spread the word!:
Indiegogo Fundraiser: http://igg.me/at/enongomovie
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
In the meantime, we're editing like crazy, have some very big shoots lined up, and are bringing Enongo's moving, relevant story to life for the screen. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm, everyone! It keeps us sane, happy, and reminds us that these creative journeys are worth it. We are very excited to share this film with you all. More big news coming soon! Let's make a movie!
Tue Apr 23 '19 Announcement
almost 5 years ago
– Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 02:02:29 PM
Sammus, Zöe, & Adrienne. Photo by Jose Ginarte.
Hey, everyone!
A few updates for you. Sammus has added more tour dates to her May, June, and July schedule. Click the links to purchase your tickets and order your tickets now!:
5.1 Dallas, TX—Ruins // fb rsvp•
5.2 Austin, TX—Barracuda•
5.9 Columbus, OH—Flyover Festival // fb rsvp
5.11 Pittsburgh, PA— Spirit // fb rsvp
5.15 New York, NYC—The Slipper Room // Deep Night w/ Dale Seever
5.30 Philadelphia, PA—Milkboy // fb rsvp*
5.31 Washington, DC—Songbyrd Music House // fb rsvp*
6.1 New York, NY—Terminal 5 w/ Bikini Kill // SOLD OUT
7.13 Crystal City, VA—BlerdCon
7.18 Trumansburg, NY—Grassroots Festival // fb rsvp
• with Ceschi & Factor Chandelier
* with Bells Atlas
Also, here is another Enongo team member profile: animator Leah Coleman!
Early concept sketches by Leah Coleman for Enongo.
“It is truly an exciting opportunity to not only work on this documentary about a black woman and her journey through life, but also working with other black women animators. I always talked about not having a chance to meet or find many women like me in a field dominated by the majority. Enongo will be an emotional journey for all of us I think because we are all going through that struggle of life, trying to figure out who we are, what our purpose is, and Enongo shows that in both her personal life and music. To have the opportunity to express her life through animation, is something I will do my best to reflect as best to her character as I possibly can!”
– Leah Coleman, animator, Enongo
Leah is currently seeking her Master’s in Animation at Ohio State University. She also attended Miami University and studied at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. We are thrilled and honored to have her on the team!
Leah's official website: https://www.leahcoleman15.com/
Leah's Instagram: @leahc15
As always, keep spreading the word, and be sure to follow us on social media! Every single dollar, like, share, and reblog counts!:
Indiegogo Fundraiser: http://igg.me/at/enongomovie
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
This film is coming alive, slowly but surely. The more we propel ahead financially, the bigger, better, and sooner this movie will be out. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm, everyone! In the meantime, let's make a movie!
Wed Apr 10 '19 Announcement
about 5 years ago
– Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 10:20:41 AM
Early sketches for Enongo by Christa Carr
Hey, everyone!
Here's another installment of our Enongo team profiles, with not one, not two, but three amazingly talented animation artists: Christa Carr, Jessica Honore, and Ariel Paxton!
Christa Carr
"A major goal in my career as an artist is to provide representation for black women and show the multiplicity of our stories. Enongo has such a unique voice in hip hop music and I'm really looking forward to visualizing her journey."
- Christa Carr, animation artist, Enongo
Early designs by Christa Carr for Enongo
Christa is a Los Angeles-based animator, character designer, and color stylist. She graduated from the renowned Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, with highest honors, and also had the amazing opportunity of studying abroad for a semester at the Musashino Art University in Japan.
Official Website: https://www.christa-carr.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/technicolorheartbeat/
Instagram: @technicolor_heartbeat
Twitter: @technicolor_art
Jessica Honore
"As soon as I heard of Enongo, I was intrigued. It's not every day you hear of someone with so many talents and skills. I'm excited to be a part of the team that helps bring her story to life for the masses!"
- Jessica Honore, animator, Enongo
Early sketches by Jessica Honore for Enongo
Located in Brooklyn, Jessica graduated from the prestigious School of Visual Arts in 2011. Since then, she has worked with animation studios such as Cartuna and Titmouse, bringing to life such shows as China, IL, Superjail!, and Ballmastrz 9009 for [adult swim], and DreamWorks Animation's Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh on Netflix. You can see Jessica's superb character animation reel here: https://vimeo.com/259947808
Ariel Paxton
"I wanted to be a part of this project because I love the style and feel of the documentary. Since I'm a 2D animator, I wanted to provide great visuals to go with this great film."
- Ariel Paxton, animator, Enongo
Early concept sketch by Ariel Paxton for Enongo
After completing her Bachelor Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Atlanta, Ariel is now in her final quarter of achieving her Master's Degree of Fine Arts in Animation at the acclaimed Savannah College of Art & Design. Ariel is a prolific and talented 2D animator and storyboard artist with a remarkable visual flair for design.
Official Website: https://www.arielpaxton.com/
Instagram: @arielsarting
Self-portrait by Ariel Paxton
We are immensely thrilled and honored to have the privilege of working with these amazing animation artists! Their skills and passion will do a remarkable job at helping to bring Enongo's story to life in cinematic form.
Speaking of our protagonist, Sammus is currently on tour across the country! She's performing in Atlanta tonight, and will be headed to Burlington, North Adams, Dallas, Austin, and numerous other destinations with her talented friends! Check out the Spring tour schedule and get your tickets to see Sammus live now!: https://sammusmusic.com/shows-tour-dates/
Also, don't forget that we're still raising money to make this the best movie it can be! Every single dollar means so much, and goes to animation, color grade, sound design, audio mixing, continued filming, transportation, hiring crew members, feeding crew members (very important!), original music, and helping to bring this film to the world and for you to see! Get your friends involved (they'll get tons of great merch and rewards), and be sure to follow us on social media:
Indiegogo Fundraiser: http://igg.me/at/enongomovie
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
More artist profiles and production announcements coming soon! Stay tuned, and until next time, let's make a movie!
Wed Apr 3 '19 Announcement
about 5 years ago
– Wed, Apr 03, 2019 at 06:46:24 AM
Hey, everyone!
Here's this week's Enongo team member profile: We are thrilled and honored to announce our film's music composer, EmmoLei Sankofa!
"What's most exciting to me about being able to work on this documentary is that I feel deeply connected to Enongo's journey. I can relate to her in quite a few ways and am honored to channel that energy musically. Additionally, this will be my first feature film so I am thrilled to push and stretch my creative muscles alongside a host of other talented artists."
– EmmoLei Sankofa, composer, Enongo
EmmoLei is an American composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, sound artist, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, CA. Her work stretches across music, visual media, and fine art. EmmoLei founded Bèl Son, a creative audio collective, in which she has worked with some of the best emerging filmmakers on a wide variety of award-winning films and visual media projects for top brands. Her discography encompasses over sixteen independently released albums, EP’s and singles collectively. EmmoLei has honed her craft as an apprentice under renowned composer Michael Abels (celebrated for his work on Jordan Peele's acclaimed films, Get Out and Us). Enongo will be her first feature-length film. She's also a big Sammus fan, and we like that a lot.
Enongo composer EmmoLei Sankofa. Photo by Synthea Gonzales.
And if you really love music, be sure to buy your tickets to see Sammus live (along with talented artists Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave, Ceschi Ramos, Factor Chandelier, and many other awesome performers) during her Spring tour, which is on the road right now! New Yorkers take note –– Sammus is performing twice in Brooklyn, tonight (Wednesday, April 3rd) and this Saturday (April 6th). Tickets and more info here!:
https://sammusmusic.com/shows-tour-dates/
Another great way to support artists is by donating to our documentary! We know you lovely backers already have, of course, but outreach is absolutely vital. Every dollar counts, and will go to our original animation, musical score, sound mixing, color correction, gear, continued filming, and getting the film ready for the world to see. Keep up the good work by spreading the word to your friends (they'll get tons of cool merch and rewards, too!):
Indiegogo Fundraiser: http://igg.me/at/enongomovie
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
More exciting installments in the making of our documentary are coming up! In the meantime, let's make a movie!
