Proof of concept only gets you so far. Indie animation relies on people actually putting their money where their mouth is, which they rarely ever do. Unless you're doing Hazbin or Digital Circus numbers, very very few other indie animations ever get over the starting line.
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Nine years ago, 600 of us got together and gave this team $35k for a new entry in the series. And it took awhile. And we were patient. And it came out and it was amazing. And that $35k went towards rewards like physical discs, an art book, etc.
Recently, I donated $150 to Pendleton Ward's charity stream. where I won a custom drawing from him live on stream! (middle of pic)