PRE-ORDERS OPEN FEB. 28TH!
(6AM PST / 9AM EST)
About
The Indie Animation Zine is intended to be a physical and digital self-published book that allows indie creators to come together and promote one another through their art.It is accompanied by the Indie Hype Zine, where fans of indie animation can create artwork of their favorite indie projects.Follow @IndieAnimeZine on social media
for all project-related updates!
MODS
Ramona • Head Mod & Social Media Mod • She/They
Lucy • Finance Mod • She/Her
tutubola • Art Mod • She/Her
Bonnie • Production & Shipping Mod • They/Them
Namaiki • Discord Mod • She/They
Ellie • Formatting Mod • She/Her
Tostones • Merch Mod • She/Her
Katherine • Graphics Mod • She/Her
FAQ
What is a zine?
In this case, a collection of original images centered on a common topic.What are the physical zine specifications?
The main zine will be A5, full color, paperback, and perfect bound.
It features 22 artists, 4 guest artists, and 26 independent animation projects across 50+ pages. The side zine will only exist as a PDF.
It features 5 artists and 3 guest artists across 12 pages.Where can I purchase this zine?
Once pre-orders open on February 28th, you will be able to purchase the zine and merchandise from our websiteWill this zine be shipped internationally?
Yes! International customers will need to fill out the
International Order Form rather than ordering through the websiteIs this zine for-profit or for-charity?
This zine will be for-profit! All profits will be split equally amongst the Indie Animation Zine contributors and mod team.What's the rating of this zine?
It is safe-for-work.Is there a minimum age for contributors?
Some indie animated shows are aimed at adults, thus contributors should be 18+ years old.
Schedule
| PHASE | DATES |
|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2024 |
| Interest Check | March 13, 2024 - April 11, 2024 |
| Mod Applications | April 16, 2024 - May 3, 2024 |
| Mod Results | May 7, 2024 |
| Contributor Applications | May 15, 2024 - June 24, 2024 |
| Contributor Results | July 1, 2024 |
| Acceptance Deadline | July 5, 2024 |
| Pitches Due | July 16, 2024 |
| Check-in #1 | August 20, 2024 |
| Check-in #2 | September 24, 2024 |
| Check-in #3 | October 29, 2024 |
| Final Version Due | November 18, 2024 |
| Polish Period | December 5, 2024 |
| Pre-Orders | February 28, 2025 - March 31, 2025 |
| Production | April 2025 - May 2025 |
| Shipping | May 2025 |
| IMPORTANT NOTE* | All dates are subject to change |
CONTRIBUTORS
INDIE ANIMATION ZINE - GUEST ARTISTS☆ Marcus Ramirez & Jaime Stone
(Co-Directors of Dee's World)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky☆ Meg (Meng) Boudreau
(Creator of Midmortis)
🌐 Bluesky☆ poppihin (COVER ARTIST)
(Creator of The Ebony Witch)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram☆ Travis Fowler
(Creator of Dungeon Flippers)
Twitter 🌐 Instagram---INDIE ANIMATION ZINE - PAGE ARTISTS☆ Cookie-Brooke
(Creator of Neo-Meso Post)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram☆ Corey Beepington
(Creator of Please Stay Tuned)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Website☆ Corey Boynton
(Creator of Newt)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky☆ Desashtre (Sasha Aldrete)
(Creator of Planetbound)
Twitter 🌐 Instagram☆ DevLunar
(Creator of Motley's Mathhouse)
Twitter 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Website☆ Flamingo
(Creator of Mimestick)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 YouTube☆ Katarina Fink
(Creator of Night Grim)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Website☆ Koma
(Creator of Leave Me to Dream)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Tumblr☆ Lu Ka-Yun Dawkins
(Creator of Pride's Misfits)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram☆ Luximus
(Creator of Allister & Melody)
Bluesky 🌐 Website☆ Manu Tampied
(Creator of Spirit Guides)
Bluesky 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Website☆ Michael H Art
(Creator of Elementus)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky☆ Mitch Ran
(Creator of Where's Willow?)
Bluesky 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Tumblr 🌐 Website☆ SaggingArts
(Creator of Legends Centaura)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram☆ Salezmanradioz
(Co-Creator of Desert's Edge)
Twitter 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Website☆ ShAcKmO (Tony Vue)
(Creator of Through Living Ashes)
🌐 Twitter☆ Skarmuse
(Creator of Viron Education)
Twitter 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Website☆ SkeleCat Studio
(Creator of Grave Appetite) -
Twitter 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Website☆ Silviana
(Creator of The Faeries Tale)
Twitter 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Tumblr☆ sunnie
(Creator of Scout)
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Tumblr☆ tanglecolors
(Creator of Nomad Lost)
Twitter 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Tumblr☆ Vanamation
(Creator of Bleating Heart)
Twitter🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Tumblr---INDIE HYPE ZINE - GUEST ARTISTS☆ georgie_tenten
Twitter 🌐 Instagram☆ Leni Le
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram☆ Syncrotrace
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram---INDIE HYPE ZINE - PAGE ARTISTS☆ Bonez Graveyard
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky☆ Gale Smith (COVER ARTIST)
Instagram 🌐 Tumblr☆ Jennifer Kubicki
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky☆ Natasha Cánepa
🌐 Instagram☆ Vespar
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Tumblr---MERCH ARTISTS☆ bonbonnit
(Production & Shipping Mod) - A5 Print
Twitter 🌐 Instagram☆ Desashtre (Sasha Aldrete)
Digital To-Do List
Twitter 🌐 Instagram☆ Koma
Double-Sided Charm + Single Sticker
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Tumblr☆ Nezhahah
(Creator of Heathens) - Digital Calendar
Twitter 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Website☆ tanglecolors
Sticker Sheet (4 Designs)
Twitter 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Tumblr☆ Vanamation
Enamel Pin + Single Sticker
Twitter🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Tumblr
Main Zine
What is the Indie Animation Zine?
For this zine project, indie creators will be randomly being assigned another participating creator's show and draw a piece of artwork for it.
It will essentially be an art trade, but on a larger scale.Who can join?
For the Indie Animation Zine's page and merch artists,
we will only be accepting applications from people who are currently developing an indie animated pilot/series.How many contributors are planned?
All indie animation creators are welcome! There will be no limit to the number of contributors for the Indie Animation Zine.How will contributors be compensated?
Profit will be split evenly among the indie animation creators contributing to the Indie Animation Zine & mod team. All contributors will be guaranteed a PDF of the zine.
Side Zine
What is the Indie Hype Zine?
The Indie Hype Zine is a companion zine to the Indie Animation Zine, specifically for fans of indie animation to contribute to.Who can join?
Anyone can apply to be an Indie Hype Zine page artist.
You do not have to be an indie animation creator.How many contributors are planned?
The Indie Hype Zine will be capped at 20-25 page artists.
(This excludes guest artists.)How will contributors be compensated?
All contributors will be guaranteed a PDF of the zine.What is this zine's profit model?
The Indie Hype Zine is a free-with-purchase item.