Films We Love: From anime to horror and beyond

From anime adventures to surreal comedies, intimate dramas, and horror, there’s plenty to discover in this month’s Films We Love. Meet the filmmakers behind these projects, explore new creative visions, and find opportunities for the film community.

- Taylor K. Shaw-Omachonu, Head of Film

PROJECTS WE LOVE

Captain Zero: An Anime Film

BY Z CHER-AIMÉ

A feature length anime film about a boy, his Depression Demon, and the Evil Techno-path trying to destroy his life.

TRENDING - Kristian Harloff TV Pilot

BY KRISTIAN HARLOFF

A sharp, character-driven half-hour comedy about what happens when your life becomes content, whether you like it or not.

Any Way the Wind Blows

BY JEFFREY DINSMORE

A feature documentary about loss, hope, art, theater, and how to survive a fire.

Living Practical

BY JEAN ELIE

A everyday couple, Bernard and Yvette, develop superpowers that begin to destroy their relationship and everyday life.

The Showrunners Network

BY MARC ZICREE

Six original stories. One creator-led network. Join acclaimed filmmakers and iconic actors in bringing them to life.

MACON ST

BY EKO GRAY

Packing up his home, a hopeless romantic comes across artifacts of an ex, inciting memories of a past relationship.

The Kentucky Goblins

BY ANTHONY COUSINS

You'd better watch out for what's crawling down the chimney...

In Waves - A Feature-Length Comedy

BY STEVE SANDERS

A surreal comedy about love, grief, and a husband who is physically transforming into a crab.

Talon and the Champions of Saurithia | Episode 2

BY LUNAR DRAGON ENTERTAINMENT

An animated epic about a power-wielding Dakotaraptor who sets out on a quest to find others like herself and save the prehistoric world

KICKSTARTER IRL

New York Comic Con

October 8-11

You'll find Taylor as well as our colleagues in Comics and Publishing at the con this year. Stay tuned for more info about parties, talks and more. 

NewFest

October 15-25

New York, NY

NewFest’s 38th annual LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns October 15–25 in New York City. Taylor will be speaking at Industry + Filmmaker Day on October 23. Interested in connecting? Email film@kickstarter.com to get in touch with the team.

BlackStar Greaves Seminar Call for Proposals

Applications due October 5

BlackStar is seeking proposals from curators, programmers, filmmakers, and scholars for sessions at its 2027 Greaves Seminar. Travel, accommodation, and a stipend are provided. Apply by October 5.