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Carlo
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Anime nerd // coffee lover // keyboard enthusiast 🇲🇽🇺🇸
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That would be a yes!
June 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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We raised $10,200 for our short film!

Thank you to everyone we contributed to our campaign!

Follow along for updates as we continue working on this very special project. The completed short will premiere at LALIFF 2025!

Layout Drawing by Dave Zhu

#indieanimation #crowdfunding #thankyou
January 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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On New Year’s Eve, we want to say THANK YOU to our donors—you’re making The Apricot a reality!

We’re 93% funded—just $700 away from our goal. But we only have 2 days left! So don’t wait to visit our crowdfunding link: seedandspark.com/fund/the-apricot

#indieanimation #crowdfunding #seedandspark
December 31, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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THE APRICOT From Script To Animatic

Update: We're 88% funded! But we still need your help to cross the finish line.

Link to support us:(seedandspark.com/fund/the-apricot).

Donate $25 or more to receive a copy of THE APRICOT screenplay!

#indieanimation #crowdfunding #seedandspark
December 29, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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THE APRICOT From sketch to screen: featuring The Apricot Tent at Night!

Great News: we're 75% funded! Join us to premiere at the 2025 Oscar-qualifying Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival! Crowdfunding Link: seedandspark.com/fund/the-apricot

#indieanimation #crowdfunding #seedandspark
December 24, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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THE APRICOT From sketch to screen!

Join us to premiere at the 2025 Oscar-qualifying Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, Crowdfunding Link: seedandspark.com/fund/the-apricot

#indieanimation #crowdfunding #seedandspark #2danimation #mexicanamerican #roughanimation #thankyou
December 18, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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THANK YOU to our supporters! Because of you, THE APRICOT is 57% funded and at the top of our crowdfunding page!

We’re so close to bringing it to life. Join us to premiere at the 2025 Oscar-qualifying Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival!

#indieanimation #crowdfunding #seedandspark
December 11, 2024 at 9:55 PM
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🍑 THE APRICOT Rough Animation Reveal!

Great News: The Apricot is 53% funded on Seed&Spark! But we still need your help to bring it to life. Every share and donation makes a huge difference. 💛

Seed&Spark link in bio ✨
seedandspark.com/fund/the-apricot

#seedandspark #indieanimation #mexicanamerican
December 9, 2024 at 7:57 PM
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🍑 EXCITING UPDATE! In just 3 days, The Apricot is already 51% funded AND the most highly anticipated project on Seed&Spark! 🎥✨

seedandspark.com/fund/the-apr...

#shortfilm #animation #latino #2danimation
December 7, 2024 at 12:32 AM
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🍑✨ WOW! In just one day, The Apricot has raised $2,480—24% of our goal! 🌟

We’re overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who has donated and shared our story.

Let’s keep the momentum going! Can we hit 30% by the end of the day?

🎥 Seed&Spark Link: seedandspark.com/fund/the-apr...
December 4, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Please consider donating to make our Mexican slice of life a reality. Thank you ❤️
🍑 The Apricot is LIVE on Seed&Spark! 🌟

Join us in bringing this heartfelt 2D animated short to life! Inspired by the director’s childhood memories, The Apricot tells the tender story of a 10-year-old boy’s first summer on his family’s apricot farm.
The Apricot - Film and Storytelling | Seed&Spark
"The Apricot" tells the story of a 10-year-old boy and his first summer working on the family's apricot farm. This project is based on real childhood memories that the director holds dear to his heart...
seedandspark.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:58 AM
The soul of the film. We'll be announcing some big updates tomorrow!
Meet Grandpa!

A proud Mexican Immigrant, Grandpa carries the spirit of hard work and family tradition wherever he goes. Despite his age, you’d never catch him standing idle if there’s work to be done around the farm.

#indieanimation #mexicanamerican #latino #2danimation #shortfilm
December 2, 2024 at 11:38 PM
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Meet Mom!

Having worked on the apricot farm since she was a little girl, she’s hoping to teach her son, Alex, the value of a hard day’s work.

Follow us to bring her story to life 🌟

#indieanimation #2danimation #shortfilm #animation #animatedfilm #farmlife #apricot #indiefilm
November 29, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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Happy Turkey Day!
From The Apricot team.

Dancing Turkey: Tiny Chef

#indieanimation #2danimation #shortfilm #thanksgiving #turkey #reels #animatedfilm
November 28, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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Meet Alex, the heart of our short film!

He’s a resilient Latino immigrant navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD. It’s not always easy, but he finds creative ways to push forward and see things through.

We can’t wait to share his journey with you! 🌟
#indieanimation #latino #2danimation #shortfilm
November 27, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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"The Apricot" follows a 10-year-old Alex as he navigates his first summer working on his grandfather's apricot farm. The story is inspired by @avilaartwork.bsky.social 's childhood memories. This unique family tradition was started by his grandfather back in the late 70s.
November 22, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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"The Apricot" is a 2D animated short film, written & directed by @avilaartwork.bsky.social. Alex was selected as a fellow for the Spark Animation Fellowship 2024-2025, presented by the Latino Film Institute and sponsored by the Netflix Fund for Creative Equity.

#2dshort #indiefilm #animation
November 20, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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All of Dragon Ball in less than a minute ♡
A tribute by Mexican studio Viva Calavera.
www.youtube.com/shorts/H_yut...
www.vivacalavera.studio
November 20, 2024 at 8:10 PM