A wide-angle view of what’s next

This month’s lineup shows just how many directions a great story can take: from cultural history and Afrofuturism to fan filmmaking and community spaces. Keep scrolling to discover more projects, meet a few Kickstarter Culture Fund recipients, and find opportunities to connect with our team.

- Taylor K. Shaw-Omachonu, Head of Film

PROJECTS WE LOVE

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

BY EVERETT KATIGBAK

Playwright and screenwriter Luis Valdez changed how American saw itself with Zoot Suit, La Bamba, and El Teatro Campesino. Now his story is heading to the big screen in the communities that lived Chicano history. 

For We Are Many 2

BY LAWRIE BREWSTER

Enter a nightmare of ancient gods, forbidden rituals and cosmic terror in this feature film starring Megan Tremethick, Nicholas Vince, and Laurence R. Harvey.

Road Rage

BY ROMAIN THOMASSIN

A white-knuckle action short that sends a human taxi driver and a driverless robotaxi tearing through San Francisco in a high-speed game of cat and mouse.

The Portal Cinema in San Francisco

BY NELLIE KILLIAN

A nonprofit arthouse coming to San Francisco’s Mission District with plans for repertory classics, international titles, new releases, and experimental work.

Sun Ra: Door of the Cosmos Vol. 2

BY DREW DeNICOLA

An immersive journey through the Sun Ra Omniverse, tracing the visionary bandleader’s life, the evolving legacy of the Arkestra, and the roots of Afrofuturism.

The Battle For Axanar

BY WARP 9 PRODUCTIONS

A feature-length documentary chronicling the rise, legal battle, setbacks, and long-awaited return of Axanar, one of the most ambitious Star Trek fan films ever made.

Concrete Park 

BY BENJAMIN ARNON

A deluxe edition of Tony Puryear and Erika Alexander’s acclaimed sci-fi graphic novel, collecting both volumes with new material, sketches, interviews, and extras.

KICKSTARTER IRL

Toronto International Film Festival

September 10-20

Join Taylor in celebrating the best of Canadian and global cinema, with special events and talks with stars.

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. 

COMMUNITY PICK

Izzy Barringer is a 33-year-old chubby man living in the middle of nowhere, making movies. He has dreams larger than his capabilities, and he pursues them anyway. And so should you. He believes the most valuable thing a person can do in their life is try and fail constantly. Tenacity is significantly more important than talent. As a rat in a maze, if you can't solve it, start chewing through the wall until you get to the cheese.

El Último Cóndor (The Last Condor)

BY YOLY VILLAMIZAR

"We want to support this 3D animated short because it's clearly passionate, made by someone that cares about what they're making and has a pure creative vision that deserves success."