- Hi everyone, after a very productive Q1 (and a short break) we’d like to ask the DAO to fund David’s work on Studio1 for another 6 months at a rate of 60E
- Here’s what we accomplished in Q1:
- Assisted with Bud Light / Vayner Super Bowl project
- Consulted on Stoopid Buddy / Nouns Documentary
- Engaged and consulted with W+K (proposals forthcoming)
- Educating key decision makers at:
- Imagine Entertainment
- Illumination Entertainment
- Adult Animation at Netflix
- Lego
- Mattel
- Medicom Toy
- Super 7
- Extensive discussions with a very experienced Hollywood producer
- Extensive discussions with experienced Hollywood talent agency
- Here’s what we’re planning on over the next 6 months:
- Dreamworks
- Very well known filmmaker
- Paramount
- Warner Brothers
- Disney
- Continuing to support Stoopid Buddy and W+K
Additionally here’s an update on Sofubi:
Nouns Studio 1 is in pre-production phase of the first Nouns sofubi figure, crafted for distribution at high end retail in Japan and beyond.
completed:
initial design phase
Creation, review and modification of 3D models of the designs for production of the wax model needed for casting via Big Shot Toy Works on 3D modeling and development work.
next steps:
final factory and paint cost estimates, colorway choices, header card design,
full production at the factory in Tokyo, and paint.
Creation and production of accompanying limited run accessory product to fill in Nouns sofubi section at retail. ( accessory production via retail contact FewMany in Shinjuku )
Distribution to LOFT stores across Japan, FewMany stores in Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Saitama, all Seibu department stores in Tokyo. Marui stores in Shinjuku.
Early planning for arrangement of artist collaboration “nouns gallery show” in Tokyo featuring Nouns sofubi and physical Nouns artworks created by leading creators across Japan.
Additional: Nouns Studio 1 will define the vision and broad strokes regarding Designer Con Nouns booth design, nounish feel, message and direction.