Animation production company The Hive Studio has raised over £125k in a crowdfunding campaign for a new gothic animated, long-form TV pilot of The Vampair, from animator and YouTube creator Daria Cohen.
The campaign for the animation, which launched on 6th July, has surpassed its initial pledged goal of £117,054. The production company is now exploring opportunities for a series with global partners and broadcasters.
The Vampair was born out of a series of animated music videos by Cohen and has since grown into a vibrant creative universe with a massive online following of millions of fans. It features a blend of gothic aesthetics, theatrical music, visual storytelling, and macabre yet comic charm.
The creative partnership combines Cohen’s gothic vision with the cinematic expertise of The Hive Studio.
Leading from The Hive as producer is Amit R. Gicelter, Founder and CEO of The Hive Studio.
Cohen engages her audience with behind-the-scenes content, live streams, and art videos, creating a vibrant creative community around her work. Her fans have long called for a longer-format adaptation.
Alongside Amit Gicelter and The Hive Studios, in order to bring The Vampair Pilot series to life Cohen has assembled a team of creative collaborators.
Sound is being shaped by Aurelio Voltaire who has created Gothic and theatrical soundscapes and Paul Shapera, mastermind of the Shaperaverse,
Vocal talents include Lauren Osborn, whose work in Shapera’s operas has earned her a following, and Krystal LaPorte, a voice actor known for her performances in anime, video games, and original animation such as Hazbin Hotel.
Maxwell Atoms, the creator of The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, is also on the team.
Fans can expect behind-the-scenes content, early previews, and unique opportunities to engage with the production in the months ahead.
Amit Russell Gicelter, Founder and CEO of The Hive Studio “The incredible success of this campaign is a testament to the power of community and a shared love for creative storytelling. We are grateful for the support we’ve received for the project and the community we’re building. Daria has created something truly unique with The Vampair — it’s dark, funny, and gothic mastery! with soul.”
Pippa Considine
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