Dirty Orphans | Project Pilot Push
A hidden system created them. Now they’re exposing it.
“Dirty Orphans” is a dark anime-inspired series driven by
corruption, conspiracy, and control
. Power isn’t loud in this world. It’s quiet, calculated, and
hidden behind institutions that look safe on the surface. Children
are raised as assets, loyalty is engineered, and truth is
manipulated. The deeper they go, the more they realize they were
never meant to be free.
As the story unfolds, the children go from
barely understanding their abilities to mastering them
, evolving from controlled experiments into
near godlike forces
capable of reshaping the very system that created them.
This story explores what happens when people who were designed
to be controlled start asking questions. When they stop following
orders. When they realize the system only works if no one fights back.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Anime has global reach, but there’s still room to expand the
range of voices and perspectives at the center of these stories.
“Dirty Orphans” is about opening the door for:
- Characters shaped by different backgrounds and lived experiences
- Stories that pull from real-world pressures like survival, identity, and power
- Creators bringing fresh perspectives into anime-inspired storytelling
This includes perspectives that are often underrepresented,
while also creating space for anyone with a story that hasn’t been
seen before.
The audience is already there. The next step is building
original stories that reflect a wider range of experiences without
losing the intensity and scale people expect from anime.
THE GOAL: $30,000
This funds a
10-minute pilot episode
designed to prove the concept, build an audience, and attract
full production support.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Animation Production — $16,500
- Character animation (dialogue, movement, action sequences)
- Backgrounds and environments
- Scene composition and shot building
Character Design + Visual Development — $2,500
- Final character sheets
- Style refinement for consistent animation
Voice Acting — $2,000
- Casting multiple roles
- Recording sessions and direction
Sound Design + Music — $2,000
- Original or licensed music
- Sound effects and atmosphere
Editing + Post Production — $1,500
- Final cuts and pacing
- Color correction and polish
Marketing + Promotion — $1,500
- Ads, rollout strategy, audience building
Backer Rewards Production + Fulfillment — $4,000
- Digital rewards creation
- Physical merch production
- Packaging and shipping costs
WHY THIS WORKS
Studios invest in proof, not ideas.
This pilot becomes:
- A real asset to pitch to platforms
- A viral piece of content to build demand
- The foundation for a full serie
BACK THE PROJECT. BUILD THE PILOT. OPEN THE LANE.
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