PRE-ORDERS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 21ST!

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 52 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 website
Will this zine be shipped internationally?
Yes! International customers will need to fill out the
International Order Form rather than ordering through the website
Is 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

PHASEDATES
LaunchMarch 11, 2024
Interest CheckMarch 13, 2024 - April 11, 2024
Mod ApplicationsApril 16, 2024 - May 3, 2024
Mod ResultsMay 7, 2024
Contributor ApplicationsMay 15, 2024 - June 24, 2024
Contributor ResultsJuly 1, 2024
Acceptance DeadlineJuly 5, 2024
Pitches DueJuly 16, 2024
Check-in #1August 20, 2024
Check-in #2September 24, 2024
Check-in #3October 29, 2024
Final Version DueNovember 18, 2024
Polish PeriodDecember 5, 2024
Pre-OrdersFebruary 28, 2025 - April 21, 2025
ProductionApril 2025 - June 2025
ShippingJune 2025
IMPORTANT NOTE*All dates are subject to change

CONTRIBUTORS

INDIE ANIMATION ZINE - GUEST ARTISTSMarcus 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 ARTISTSCookie-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 ARTISTSgeorgie_tenten
Twitter 🌐 Instagram
Leni Le
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram
Syncrotrace
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram
---INDIE HYPE ZINE - PAGE ARTISTSBonez Graveyard
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky
Gale Smith (COVER ARTIST)
Instagram 🌐 Tumblr
Jennifer Kubicki
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky
Natasha Cánepa
🌐 Instagram
Vespar
Twitter 🌐 Bluesky 🌐 Instagram 🌐 Tumblr
---MERCH ARTISTSbonbonnit
(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.