Animation Consultations for Black Lives Matter

Animation Consultations for Black Lives Matter

Over the past 6 weeks, I've completed 41 animation consultations and have now raised a total of $3,465 in total donations to NPOs aligned with Black Lives Matter.

It's been an incredibly rewarding and inspiring experience! I feel so fortunate to have listened to so many creators, 35% of which were Black or African-American (and who were not required to make any kind of donation).

But although more requests are coming in and the first round of consults are asking me to do 2nd meetings and follow-ups. I think I need to give myself a little break to recharge. The whole operation has been quite a scheduling task. To be honest, it's also been an emotional journey wanting so much to help everyone, but really only being able to effect a few. On top of that, I still do have a full time job, a new marriage, and a very cute puppy!

My thanks to everyone who has reached out, donated, or supported my little mission up until now. And regardless of what little discomfort I may have felt in an increased workload, it can't even begin to compare to what Black and African-Americans suffer EVERY DAY from systematic and outright direct racism. So, it is for them that I'm doing this and am committed to diving back into the fray in the fall.

Finally, in case you haven't gotten it merged into the fiber of your being yet - Black Lives Matter!

Vinnie Merrill

Chief Soul Officer at SOULTOX, A all-natural alkaline Hydration and Recovery Water that's refreshing like tea!

4 年

Let's connect when you jump back in this fall.

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Wahid Reza

Writer, Director, VFX/Animation Production Management

4 年

You helped me so much with my bible. Thank you very very much! :)

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Tom Antonellis

I'm a choice voice solution for #voiceover work & #dialectcoaching - with a sound ranging everywhere from erudite to silly & above the noise. #voiceactor , #actor , #voiceoverartist - #prostudio ( #SourceConnect )

4 年

It was a pleasure to be a part of this. Thank You Eric Calderon !!

Deranta' Avaloy

Owner of Avaloy Studios

4 年

Congratulations and thank you for caring

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