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KICKSTARTER STRETCH GOALS!!
Here’s a look at what we could possibly achieve if we shoot beyond our current goal! If you want to help us reach these stretch goals, support our Kickstarter and help spread the word!! Let’s get this show on the road!!
Zipped Up is an indie animated series targeted towards children ages 10 to 12.
When we say we’re creating a safe space for our young audience, what does this mean?
A safe space isn’t a physical space. When we say safe space, we mean that the pilot and the story we are trying to tell is safe for all ages, especially younger audiences.
We encourage our audience to be creative, have fun, and enjoy the characters we are introducing to their screens!
In a time where adult animation is on the rise, it is important that our young audiences have something to watch as well!
Although we understand that the internet can be a scary place, we hope that this series will inspire children of all ages to be kind to one another, creative, and accepting.
TL;DR, our audience’s safe space lies within the pilot itself, and we cannot wait to share it with you sooner rather than later!
Children are our future, so let’s create something that will further inspire them together! Support us on Kickstarter and help us reach our goal:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bliptoons/zipped-up-the-animated-pilot/
Some more good news my film will be screening in Ghana on August 18th as part of the “Chale Wote 2016!” This means a lot to me, though I was fortunate enough to screen at festivals around the world, it’s now playing in my homeland for the first time! So I’m very grateful for this honor:)
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Here’s the link to my TV Interview on “Divine Speech in African Traditionalism” which aired July 30, 2016. Feel free to check it out if you’d like! Also, here’s a rough sketch and detail of my Anansi “The Spider” character from my Graphic Novel comic (PHOENIX QUEST) Thanks!(O__O)
DIVINE SPEECH TV INTERVIEW LINK (Begins about 6mins in …)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaFqZrCOEZE&feature=youtu.be
Hi everyone! I'm really happy to share that my film will be screening tomorrow Aug 3 at 'SUMMER STAGE 2016' in Staten Island for the New York African Film Festival! I'll be presenting my short film, which plays before the animated French feature "Kirikou and the Wild Beasts" by the great Michel Ocelot (Former ASIFA President & Multi-award winning Filmmaker) in front of a huge crowd. All are welcome to this free event. I'm truly honored to participate. Thanks y'all!
Hi, I have some good news! My entire film “Orisha’s Journey” will be airing on Bronx cable TV this Saturday and I was featured in a hour length interview(O__O) on the show "Divine Speech & African Traditionalism" discussing my film and a few upcoming projects (among other interesting topics). So if you're in the area and you'd like to check it out, it will air this Saturday July 30th from 6:30-7:30pm (Channel 70, Bronx-Net TV). Thanks everyone! -Abdul (Here's a peek at one of my characters ... Anansi "the Spider" from the Graphic Novel I've been working on and another screening this tim in Indiana @ Middle Coast Film Festival. Thanks y’all!)
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Hi all, I was featured in an article about the art scene in Ghana please feel free to check it out!
Ghana’s art scene is taking shape
Ghana is basking in its burgeoning contemporary art scene. Gallery 1957 is opening in the country’s capital Accra, marking independence day, by showcasing a history of Ghanaian art and the work of current contemporary artists. The Ghanaian art scene has been struggling for decades, requiring funding, but those within the industry, including Creative Director of Gallery 1957, Nana Oforiatta-Ayim, are passionate about providing Ghanaian artists, like Serge Attukwei Clottey, an environment where they can produce and showcase their creations, while earning a living from their art.
Image: Serge Attukwei Clottey courtesy of Gallery 1957
Creatives in the diaspora are also drawing on their heritage for inspiration. Ghanaian-American animator Abdul Ndadi created a cartoon, who’s main character, a young African girl called Orisha takes on adventures.
“As an artist I felt a responsibility, even in a small way, to have an image of a beautiful African girl our youth could identify with, doing cool things. The main reason my main character is female is because not only do black women deal with the problem of racism, they also have the added burden of sexism as well.” @abdulndadi
Orisha’s Journey - created by Abdul Ndadi.
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Hi all just did a new interview with Okayafrica for their “Cinema Africa” series. It was a great honor to participate as they are a well respected platform dedicated to have the voices of Africa heard throughout the globe. Thanks everyone!
Hi everyone, my film was featured in Atlanta Black Star! It’s one of the premier platforms dedicated to highlighting the news, issues, and entertainment concerning people of color across the globe! Also, a few screenings March 20th in London at the Mwalimu Express Festival which highlights the movements in African culture, Meccacon 2016 (Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts) and one in Zimbabwe details coming soon! Thanks
Hi all! Afrokanist Magazine wrote an article about me and my short. I’m really honored they did that and its already gotten over 5K shares! Also, my film was selected to play later this year at Detroit’s big event called Meccacon (Midwest Ethnic Convention for Comics and Arts) Please feel free to check it out:)
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6853630/
FILM YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoqdX8Z7uUY
FILM VIMEO https://vimeo.com/149355438
DEMO REEL https://vimeo.com/94230565