Asking for 4ETH to produce the pilot episode of the
“d◨-◨med” animated series over five weeks. Starting with pre-production in June 2024.
A 10-episode web3 original series spanning 2-3 minutes each, it combines innovative storytelling with cutting-edge 2D animation to create an immersive viewer experience.
A shy cartoon NFT, Manzombie, arrives in London and confronts not only the city’s complexities but also faces deep-seated prejudices towards his origin in the blockchain and NFT world. Through humour and persistence, he finds a job, new friends, and a flatshare. The 10-episode series explores his journey to find belonging in the vibrant Hackney Wick neighbourhood, highlighting resilience, community, and empathy.
Set against a vibrant and chaotic metropolitan city backdrop, "d◨-◨med” explores themes of identity, belonging, and the contrast between the digital and physical realms.
Nouns Glasses, Vrbs-branded hoodie, and keen to make the world a better place. Manzombie, an outsider and the show's main character seeks acceptance and a meaningful connection with a larger community.
Vrbs at the Core:
Potential for:
Last year, I worked on four test scenes that allowed me to develop the series' specific aesthetics and research the animation style. The tests also allowed me to work with potential voice talent for the main character and gather feedback and interest in the show.
The series was initially planned to combine live-action and 2D animation for the main character. The concept was changed to a fully animated series during its early development.
You can watch all test scenes under my "X" highlights below:
https://twitter.com/manzombie_eth/highlights
After the animation tests, Manzombie, as an animated character, hosted 37 episodes of NEWS ZOMBIE, delivering engaging, one-minute videos covering the latest trends in AI, NFTs, and web3.
Please check out the organic reach generated by six episodes alone:
You can watch one of his NEWS ZOMBIE EXCLUSIVE episodes covering Vrbs Rebranding here:
https://x.com/manzombie_eth/status/1686078535687946241
During production, you will be able to track the project's progress through weekly updates via my "X" page and the designated Warpcast account created for the show.
I plan to interview all the creators working on the show frequently and keep a video diary of the process so everyone who supports us is kept in the loop.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3164979/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3782855/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
The series targets tech-savvy young adults and digital natives who are Web3, NFTs, and innovative digital content enthusiasts. It caters to viewers who appreciate quick, impactful storytelling and the blend of digital animation with real-world scenarios.
Create, Impact, Enjoy.
Decent Studio will provide the decision mechanism, so every project supporter will be able to actively participate in how the show develops.
The story of “d◨-◨med” is in your hands.
"d◨-◨med" will carry a unique blend of humour, adventure, and slight existential inquiry, all wrapped in a visually appealing animation with a twist. The series aims to keep the tone light and engaging, with moments of depth that ponder.
After releasing the first episode, a new proposal will be created to raise funds to complete the series. Depending on the feedback and success of the pilot episode, the rest of the show will be either released in stages of 2-3 episodes or as an entire season.
The funding structure and production pipeline will allow the show's character arcs to develop over many seasons to come.
There is potential for longer-form content, such as feature-length animations, and a viable route for viral short-form content like TikToks, Instagram Stories, and YouTube Shorts.
Creating a universally appealing IP with strong storytelling opens up extensive partnerships, merchandising, and licensing opportunities.
"d◨-◨med" is set to redefine storytelling by bridging the animated with a narrative that resonates with the digital generation. With a committed and talented team, this series will:
The narrative journey of "d◨-◨med" is just the beginning. We believe in the power of collective creativity and aim to involve our viewers beyond the screen.
"d◨-◨med" fans are encouraged to engage with the show as spectators and contributors. They can propose potential story arcs, character developments, and creative directions for future episodes and seasons.
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I understand your concern, but here are a couple of points that hopefully assure you that Vrbs are indeed at the core of this project:
As this is an animation project, I understand that when you say “Vrbs centered” you mean,
To make one of the Vrbs collection pieces the series’ main character?
I started developing this series last year when I bought a Nouns glasses y000t to be part of the DAO community. This was before I knew about the Vrbs rebrand or the pixelated nature of the artwork we all love and admire (I can’t stop buying more), so changing the style or character of the animation from cartoon to pixelated would mean going back to the drawing board.
By limiting the creative style of the final product that this DAO can support, we are pushing away other forms of art, such as film and video, to name a few.
Also, the show pays homage to the nouns ethos, which I believe is an integral part of Vrbs, by featuring the iconic glasses that symbolise open creativity and the joy of making things for their own sake. This is why I want to create this series and show what our platform is capable of supporting.
There are many other ways to show this project is proudly Vrbs-centric. I will do everything to feature Vrbs artwork and the creative ideas behind the DAO at every opportunity, personally and with this project.
I'm a huge fan of this, still hoping that we can make this more Vrbs centered - feels like the main character will be a y00t.
Wondering if we can incorporate some more Vrbs as main characters - additionally have you thought about testing this out as a grants proposal then when it has some success it'll become a full proposal?
Hey Token.
I appreciate the support and your feedback.
There are a few reasons why the main character is the y00t:
Incorporating more Vrbs as characters is a great idea, and it will be featured as one of the community-driven storylines.
I would have considered the grants route, but I became so focused on advancing the project to the point where I could submit a proposal to start the work that I misread the reception I thought it would get.
I know some community members were not here from the beginning, so I understand the lost connection between the origin of the y00ts Nouns trait and the new Vrbs branding. Still, I want to assure everyone this project is done with the love of telling stories and creating things that last for everyone to enjoy for years.
I will be available to answer any questions and concerns on our live community discord next week if you have me on.
Love. Manzombie.
cheers Pumpy. Can't wait for the voting to start. 🗳
