Past works available for free for a limited time!Acclaimed at Sitges and Annecy! We are currently running a crowdfunding campaign to complete a rare, independently produced animated film.

"Nightmare Bugs" is an animated film created single-handedly by an animator whose talent has been recognized even by an Oscar®-winning director. The crowdfunding campaign offers perks such as the chance to appear in the film as an animated character.

【"Nightmare Bugs" Crowdfunding Page】
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/88207843/nightmare-bugs-an-unfinished-film-acclaimed-at-sitges

【Past works are available for free for a limited time.】

"Aragne:Sign of Vermillion"(2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzLaRjHuFCE&t=21s

"Feast of Amrita"(2023)
"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZrvtaKHweo"

Check out past works!
Director Sakamoto's debut film, *Aragne: Sign of Vermilion*, and his second film, *Feast of Amrita*, are available to watch for free in their entirety on YouTube for a limited time.

Saku Sakamoto is an international animation artist whose talent is recognized even by Director Kunio Katô-winner of the 81st Academy Award® for Best Animated Short Film for "Tsumiki no ie".

Sakamoto produced the feature-length animated film "Nightmare Bugs" entirely on his own; however, his uncompromising dedication led to the project running out of funds and stalling mid-production.

Despite remaining unfinished, the film was screened at prestigious events such as the Sitges Film Festival and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where it garnered critical acclaim.

In response to the many audience members who expressed a desire to see the complete version, a crowdfunding campaign was launched on Kickstarter.

【Promotional Video】
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Ep-d1eTQs

【Recommendation comment】

"It's a hell version of 'Alice in Wonderland'."

- Official statement from the 58th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.

I'm really looking forward to Saku's feature film.
I thought it would be difficult to make it all alone as usual.
I am worried about your health.
However, I am also supporting the new Saku's World.

-Kunio Katô Director
81st Academy Award® Short Animation Award Winning Work "Tsumiki no ie"

【The objective of this project】
I want to complete my latest unfinished work, "Nightmare Bugs", as an 《Unlimited Complete Edition》.
It is highly acclaimed even by film director whose movies have topped the U.S. box office.

【Crowdfunding rewards】
We have prepared a wide range of unique rewards, including the opportunity for backers to appear as characters in the animation, sets of key animation drawings, storyboard book, and having your name listed in the end credits.

【Project Overview】
Saku Sakamoto is a rising-star animator whose talent has garnered support from Academy Award®-winning directors and filmmakers behind U.S. box-office No.1 hits.
He took on the ambitious challenge of creating the feature-length animated film "Nightmare Bugs" entirely on his own.
However, his uncompromising dedication led to the budget running dry, forcing production to halt.
Despite remaining unfinished, the film was screened at prestigious international festivals-such as Sitges and Annecy-where it received high acclaim.
Responding to the many viewers who expressed a desire to see the "complete version," we aim to finish the film as the "Unlimited Complete Version" with your support and unveil it to the world.

【"Nightmare Bugs" Crowdfunding Page】
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/88207843/nightmare-bugs-an-unfinished-film-acclaimed-at-sitges

We earnestly ask for your support for an unprecedented project being undertaken single-handedly by a solitary, visionary animator.

zelicofilm,LLC
4-5-13,Nishikoigakubo Kokubunji-shi,Tokyo JAPAN
https://www.zelicofilm.com/

zelicofilm,LLC
A film production company based in Tokyo, Japan.
We support talented creators and ambitiously take on subject matter that would be impossible for major studio productions.
We are currently producing "Nightmare Bugs", a feature-length animated film created entirely by director Saku Sakamoto, and are running a crowdfunding campaign for the project. Past productions are currently available to watch for free on YouTube for a limited time.

■WEB SITE: https://www.zelicofilm.com/
■MOVIE WEB SITE
https://www.amrita-movie.com/
https://www.ara-mushi.com/

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