Acclaimed at Sitges and Annecy! Crowdfunding is underway to complete this long-lost animated film

TOKYO, Japan - EntSun -- Saku Sakamoto is an international animation artist whose talent is recognized even by Director Kunio Katô—winner of the 81st Academy Award® for Best Animated Short Film for "Tsumiki no ie".

Sakamoto produced the feature-length animated film "Nightmare Bugs" entirely on his own; however, his uncompromising dedication led to the project running out of funds and stalling mid-production.

Despite remaining unfinished, the film was screened at prestigious events such as the Sitges Film Festival and the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where it garnered critical acclaim.

In response to the many audience members who expressed a desire to see the complete version, a crowdfunding campaign was launched on Kickstarter.

【"Nightmare Bugs" Crowdfunding Page】
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/88207843/nightmare-bugs-an-unfinished-film-acclaimed-at-sitges

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【IMDb】
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36639462/?ref_=ttfc_ov_i

【PV】
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Ep-d1eTQs



【Recommendation comment】

"It's a hell version of 'Alice in Wonderland'."

- Official statement from the 58th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia.

I'm really looking forward to Saku's feature film.
I thought it would be difficult to make it all alone as usual.
I am worried about your health.
However, I am also supporting the new Saku's World.

-Kunio Katô Director
81st Academy Award® Short Animation Award Winning Work "Tsumiki no ie"

【Free release of past works】
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzLaRjHuFCE



Check out past works! The full movie of Director Sakamoto's debut film, "Aragne: Sign of Vermilion", is available to watch for free on YouTube for a limited time.

【The objective of this project】
I want to complete my latest unfinished work, "Nightmare Bugs", as an 《Unlimited Complete Edition》.
It is highly acclaimed even by film director whose movies have topped the U.S. box office.

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【Crowdfunding rewards】
We have prepared a wide range of unique rewards, including the opportunity for backers to appear as characters in the animation, sets of key animation drawings, storyboard book, and having your name listed in the end credits.

【Project Overview】
Saku Sakamoto is a rising-star animator whose talent has garnered support from Academy Award®-winning directors and filmmakers behind U.S. box-office No.1 hits.
He took on the ambitious challenge of creating the feature-length animated film "Nightmare Bugs" entirely on his own.
However, his uncompromising dedication led to the budget running dry, forcing production to halt.
Despite remaining unfinished, the film was screened at prestigious international festivals—such as Sitges and Annecy—where it received high acclaim.
Responding to the many viewers who expressed a desire to see the "complete version," we aim to finish the film as the "Unlimited Complete Version" with your support and unveil it to the world.

【"Nightmare Bugs" Crowdfunding Page】
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/88207843/n...

We earnestly ask for your support for an unprecedented project being undertaken single-handedly by a solitary, visionary animator.