Pitch Video

Imagine a world where humans and dinosaurs could coexist peacefully and the Earth’s environments treated well.

Jagajaga Empireis a groundbreaking 100 minutes animated sci-fi feature film. The movie focuses on supporting animal welfare and environmental preservation by combining Hollywood-grade 3D dinosaurs with human actors. The film is bringing the magnificent Canadian Dinosaurs roaring back to life on screen.

The new movie draws inspiration from classic Hollywood blockbuster movies and combines human performers with top-notch (Hollywood-grade) 3D dinosaurs to tell a socially relevant story about animal welfare and environmental preservation.

If you like Steven Spielberg’s '’Jurassic Park'’, you will definitely love ‘’Jagajaga Empire.”

In order to collectively survive imminent brutal extinction, the dinosaurs must unite and fight an extremely powerful and ruthless enemy from another planet called Neptune.

 

''Jagajaga Empire''tells the story of a united struggle for existence against a merciless extraterrestrial army from Neptune. The film is set in a world where humans and dinosaurs coexist. It is a powerful story of resiliency, solidarity, and the value of balance between the environment and species.

The tale starts with the invasion of planet Earth by an advanced alien race known as the Neptune People, which has transformed Earth into a place for using animals to conduct deadly chemical research, nuclear bomb testing, and animal trophy hunts.

The dinosaurs of Earth must band together put aside their differences, and put up a fight to save their paradise from annihilation. These magnificent animals expel the Neptune invaders from their world by air, land, and sea, bringing peace back to their environment and serving as a reminder to humanity of the value of preserving the Earth.

''JAGAJAGA'' is a Nigerian terminology which is used to describe disunity, disharmony, disorderliness, destruction and lack of cohesiveness. The ''Jagajaga Empire'' in my film simply means a messed-up powerful empire which destroys every good thing. The film ‘’Jagajaga Empire’’ is my social commentary regarding all the incessant animal cruelty and environmental degradation happening in many earthly societies of today.

Some people argue that global warming is a natural occurrence, while some people postulate that global warming does not exist. However, the unreserved truth is that global warming in our planet earth of today is seriously real. It is also a fact that various environmental degradation activities by humans are the leading cause of global warming.

Animal cruelty is also pervasive in many present day earthly societies. In many laboratories across the world, animals are constantly used for outdated, unethical, inhumane experiments and other deadly scientific research. While many animal species are hunted into extinction as a result of ‘’trophy hunting’’, and as a result of forced displacement from their natural habitat by monetary-profit-seeking humans who turn the animals' natural homes into a business location.

We can all keep quiet and pretend as if global warming and animal cruelty is not a big issue. Or, we can all peacefully fight against global warming and animal cruelty scourge in our own small way. I intend to use my film to remind the present day humans that we have got only one planet earth to take good care of. I shall also use my film to remind humans that it is fair and humane to always try and show compassion to all vulnerable animals.

An Idea That Goes Beyond Entertainment

Fundamentally, the ''Jagajaga Empire'' is a movement rather than just a movie. I want to bring attention to the terrible truths of environmental abuse and animal cruelty. I want to encourage viewers to take action to protect the environment and to always promote the humane treatment of animals.

This movie is a personal mission. Through ''Jagajaga Empire'', I hope to start a dialogue about our relationship with nature and about our relationship with all the vulnerable animals which inhabit the earth with us.

A Missionary Film

''Jagajaga Empire'' is a call to action and an epic cinematic journey. Our world is at a critical juncture regarding global warming, while many vulnerable animals are on the verge of extinction. I want to encourage viewers to consider their relationship with the environment and to support a society that always prioritizes sustainability and compassion. This is a movement for change, not just a movie.

The Project Needs Your Kind Support

3D animation feature film production is super expensive. I need all the financial support I can get in order to complete the production of this film.

The most expensive part of animation filmmaking is the process of animating the characters and using the animated characters to tell the 100 minutes story inside a realistic 3D environments.

ANIMATORS are unreasonably expensive to hire for film projects. The good news is that I’m an animator. Therefore, I shall save a lot of money by taking care of all the project 3D animation myself. But, I still need some funds to complete the project.

I have already saved-up some production funds personally. With your kind financial support, I shall definitely finish the production of this movie in the early months of 2026 (approximately end of February 2026).

YOUR KIND FINANCIAL SUPPORT WILL ENABLE ME TO TAKE CARE OF (PAY FOR) SOME OF THE FOLLOWINGS:

REALISTIC HOLLYWOOD-GRADE 3D ANIMATION ASSETS: I need to buy all the 3D assets I need for the animation (dinosaur models, metahumans, environments, spaceships, cyborgs, space troopers, sci-fi vehicles, futuristic cities and building interiors etc).

CAST & CREW: I need to pay my human actors and crew members (including voice actors).

FILM PRODUCTION EQUIPMENTS: I need hire film production equipments.

SHOOT LOCATIONS & INDOOR FILM STUDIO: I shall pay for location rentals.

MAKEUP ARTIST

ACTORS COSTUME.

ART DEPARTMENT SET CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.

MOTION CAPTURE SUIT : I need to hire 8 motion capture suits (for MOCAP).

CAST & CREW MEMBERS WELFARE: I need to pay for cast and crew members welfare (food, non-alcoholic beverages and clean drinking water).

ORIGINAL MUSIC: I need to pay the film's original music composer.

STORYBOARD & CONCEPT ART SUPERVISOR: I need to pay the storyboard and concept art supervisor.

ON-SET VFX SUPERVISOR: I need to pay the On-Set VFX Supervisor.

COLORIST

SOUND DESIGNER.

POST PRODUCTION PICTURE EDITOR: I need to pay the film's post production picture editor. The post production editor job includes: Picture Editing, Sound Editing (including FOLEY), Sound Mixing, VFX, DISTRIBUTION PREP - M&E (Music and Effects) - Create a Dialog Script - Create a 4K Digital Cinema Package (DCP), Create the Official Movie Trailer.

PRODUCTION INSURANCE.

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES: Cast and crew long distance transportation fees, long distance hotel accommodation and welfare fees, location general helpers fees etc.

What You Get

You will definitely get any of your chosen rewards for this campaign. In any case, whichever way you choose to support my project, you will surely get my eternal gratitude for your kind support.

Risks and Challenges

The production of a 100 minutes 3D animated sci-fi like ‘’JAGAJAGA EMPIRE’’ is an ambitious endeavor, and I want to be transparent about the challenges I may face:

1. Financing: Securing the full budget is essential; without it, I cannot be able to shoot in all the Canadian locations I really need. I also will not be able to cast most of the star actors I need.

2. Unexpected Costs: Unexpected circumstances beyond any human control could threaten my production budget. However, I’m proactively building a contingency fund from my personal savings to tackle these challenges head-on. I have also gained enough experience from my past film productions on how to calmly and effectively handle/solve any unexpected adverse circumstance.

3. Scheduling Conflicts: Coordinating the availability of my talented cast and crew is crucial, and any misalignment could lead to production delays. I’m committed to creating a flexible schedule to keep the momentum going.

Your support will help me stay on track and get this film's beautiful message out into the world. If I do not meet my stretch goals, I will have to find more ways to finish the production of the film, including applying for all the Canadian federal and provincial film production grants which I qualify for. In addition to spending funds from my current personal savings, I shall also apply for loan and line of credit through two Canadian banks.

I am confident in my ability to complete this project based on the timeline I noted on my production schedule (February 2026). I hope and pray that I can raise more funds, so that I can rent all the Canadian locations I need and also cast all the star actors I need. If I don’t raise enough funds, I’ll definitely work with any available funds I have. Whatever happens, I must finish this project on or before the end of February 2026.

PLEASE JOIN MY PROJECT - LEND YOUR SUPPORT: Around the world, millions of animals are cruelly exploited, while the earth's precious environments are seriously abused daily. You have the power to protect animals from suffering. You also have the power to stop environmental abuse. By supporting our project, you’re not only giving animals better lives and protecting the earth's environments, you’re also creating a thriving future for all.

If for any reason(s) you’re unable to support my project financially at this time, please help me share this campaign on your social media platform. Your kind support is vital in making this powerful story a reality.

YOU ARE A PATRON OF THE ARTS!
Thanks in advance for supporting my project with your kind donation. I appreciate it.

The Project Needs Your Kind Support

3D animation feature film production is super expensive. I need all the financial support I can get in order to complete the production of this film.

The most expensive part of animation filmmaking is the process of animating the characters and using the animated characters to tell the 100 minutes story inside a realistic 3D environments.

ANIMATORS are unreasonably expensive to hire for film projects. The good news is that I’m an animator. Therefore, I shall save a lot of money by taking care of all the project 3D animation myself. But, I still need some funds to complete the project.

I have already saved-up some production funds personally. With your kind financial support, I shall definitely finish the production of this movie in the early months of 2026 (approximately end of February 2026).

YOUR KIND FINANCIAL SUPPORT WILL ENABLE ME TO TAKE CARE OF (PAY FOR) SOME OF THE FOLLOWINGS:

REALISTIC HOLLYWOOD-GRADE 3D ANIMATION ASSETS: I need to buy all the 3D assets I need for the animation (dinosaur models, metahumans, environments, spaceships, cyborgs, space troopers, sci-fi vehicles, futuristic cities and building interiors etc).

CAST & CREW: I need to pay my human actors and crew members (including voice actors).

FILM PRODUCTION EQUIPMENTS: I need hire film production equipments.

SHOOT LOCATIONS & INDOOR FILM STUDIO: I shall pay for location rentals.

MAKEUP ARTIST

ACTORS COSTUME.

ART DEPARTMENT SET CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.

MOTION CAPTURE SUIT : I need to hire 8 motion capture suits (for MOCAP).

CAST & CREW MEMBERS WELFARE: I need to pay for cast and crew members welfare (food, non-alcoholic beverages and clean drinking water).

ORIGINAL MUSIC: I need to pay the film's original music composer.

STORYBOARD & CONCEPT ART SUPERVISOR: I need to pay the storyboard and concept art supervisor.

ON-SET VFX SUPERVISOR: I need to pay the On-Set VFX Supervisor.

COLORIST

SOUND DESIGNER.

POST PRODUCTION PICTURE EDITOR: I need to pay the film's post production picture editor. The post production editor job includes: Picture Editing, Sound Editing (including FOLEY), Sound Mixing, VFX, DISTRIBUTION PREP - M&E (Music and Effects) - Create a Dialog Script - Create a 4K Digital Cinema Package (DCP), Create the Official Movie Trailer.

PRODUCTION INSURANCE.

MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES: Cast and crew long distance transportation fees, long distance hotel accommodation and welfare fees, location general helpers fees etc.

 

DISTRIBUTION - ALL AFRICA THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION:

I already have an ALL AFRICA movie theater distribution for the film through FILMONE ENTERTAINMENT (FilmOne Distribution). Filmone Entertainment, a Nigerian based film production and distribution company, is Africa's biggest indigenous film distribution company. Filmone Entertainment will distribute the film through all their movie theaters in all Africa and through all their associates movie theaters in all Africa (and also in parts of the Caribbean, England, USA and Canada).

LETTER OF INTENT - FOR ALL AFRICA THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION:   See the google drive link for the ALL AFRICA theatrical distribution Letter of Intent (LOI) from FILMONE DISTRIBUTION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qSoCOpzK1yDE4YM1Nuv_9obF1gWOLAM-/view?usp=sharing

PLEASE NOTE: As of today (in 2025), Africa has got approximately 1.6 BILLION PEOPLE living inside the continent. There are also approximately 500 MILLION Black People living outside Africa. 90% of adult and teenage Africans living inside the African continent watch our Nigerian ''Nollywood'' films. Another 70% of adult and teenage Black People living outside Africa also watch Nigerian ''Nollywood'' movies. Your wise investment in the production of ''Jagajaga Empire'' will definitely yield perpetual profit for you.

 

NAMES OF THE FILM AFRICAN CINEMA SUPERSTAR ACTORS:

GHANA/CANADA - Jackie Appiah
GHANA - Van Vicker
KENYA - Sarah Hassan
RWANDA - Sherrie Silver
ETHIOPIA - Amleset Muchie
HAITI/USA - Jimmy Jean Louis
CANADA/GERMANY - Yvette Mckoy
NIGERIA - Richard Mofe Damijo (aka RMD)
NIGERIA/USA - Bolanle Ninalowo (aka Nino B)
NIGERIA - Kanayo O. Kanayo
*NIGERIA - Kunle Remi - (PRODUCER & LEAD MALE ACTOR)
*SOUTH AFRICA - Nambitha Mpumlwana (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & LEAD FEMALE ACTOR)

*PLEASE NOTE - EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: In my project, NAMBITHA MPUMLWANA is the EXECUTIVE PRODUCER as well as one of the LEAD FEMALE ACTOR. She will play the role of the SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMMANDER (SRC). Nambitha’s ‘’STAR POWER’’ plus her African and Hollywood film industry connections will definitely help my film to achieve massive global success. Nambitha has actively worked in the African film industry since 1995. Nambitha is a multiple awards winning South African international superstar actress, TV and film producer, TV program director, and TV presenter. Nambitha is featured in the movie Safe House featuring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. Nambitha has acted alongside celebrated international actors such as Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in Invictus, directed by Clint Eastwood (2009) and appeared opposite Angelina Jolie in Beyond Borders (2003), she was right there with Hilary Swank in the BAFTA nominated and award winning Red Dust (2004). She shared intimate moments with Michael Easton in The Diamond Hunters (2001).

*PLEASE NOTE - PRODUCER: In my project, KUNLE REMI, the CEO of 1810 Studios, is the PRODUCER as well as the LEAD MALE ACTOR. Kunle will play the role of the COLONIAL COMMANDER in my film. Kunle is an international multiple awards winning Nigerian superstar actor, Host, Model, Filmmaker, and Producer. Kunle studied acting, filmmaking, and directing at the New York Film Academy and entered Nollywood around 2010, featuring in over 100 Nigerian ''Nollywood'' hit movies including Anikulapo, A Naija Christmas, and The Prophetess. Kunle is featured as the lead male actor in several African blockbuster movies on NETFLIX.

NOTE: I shall also feature hundreds of high quality Hollywood-grade METAHUMAN actors as extras (background extras). I shall mix the metahuman actors with real human actors.

NOTE: As of today (in 2025), Africa has got approximately 1.6 BILLION PEOPLE living inside the continent. There are also approximately 500 MILLION Black People living outside Africa. 90% of adult and teenage Africans living inside the African continent watch our Nigerian ''Nollywood'' films. Another 70% of adult and teenage Black People living outside Africa also watch Nigerian ''Nollywood'' movies. Your wise investment in the production of ''Jagajaga Empire'' will definitely yield perpetual profit for you.

*I'm capable of delivering a world-class Hollywood-grade feature film. SEE SOME OF MY FILMS THROUGH MY WEBSITE @: https://victoriastreetstudios.ca/

 

Current Available Funds And Additional Revenue Streams For The Project

I have a good credit score. In addition to using my personal savings for the production, I also intend to obtain two loans from two Canadian banks for the project later this year. Furthermore, as a Canadian film producer and owner of a Canadian federal and Ontario province incorporated film production company, I already qualify for several Canadian federal and Ontario provincial grants and tax credits:

I qualify for the following grants and tax credits for the production of my film:

1. CANADIAN FEDERAL FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT: After principal photography is completed, my Canadian federal incorporated film production company is eligible for the Canadian Film and Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC). The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) provides eligible productions with a fully refundable tax credit, available at a rate of 25 percent of the qualified labour expenditure. I intend to shoot 80% of my film in ONTARIO, CANADA. My film production company will be eligible for the 25% tax credit (CPTC) on my Canadian feature film production.

2. ONTARIO FILM & TELEVISION TAX CREDIT (OFTTC): The OFTTC is generally calculated as 35% of the eligible Ontario labour expenditures incurred by a qualifying production company with respect to an eligible Ontario production. An enhanced credit rate of 40% on the first $240,000 of qualifying labour expenditure. My film production company is incorporated in the province of Ontario as well. I intend to shoot 80% of my film in ONTARIO, CANADA. My film production company is eligible for the 40% tax credit on my first Ontario feature film production.

3. NORTHERN ONTARIO HERITAGE FILM & TELEVISION PROGRAM (NOHFC): My film will be shot mostly in the northern Ontario part of Canada. All my crew members and 95% of my Canadian actors are Northern Ontario residents. NOHFC has pre-approved me for an interest-free loan of up to $250,000 CAD. The funds will be released to me after I present them proof of all my other confirmed fundings. In any case, as long as I shoot my film in Northern Ontario with Northern Ontario cast and crew members, NOHFC will fund my project - depending on how much additional funding I'm able to obtain from other sources.

4. TELEFILM: I qualify for the Telefilm MARKETING and POST PRODUCTION grant program. Telefilm will pay for 75% of the eligible marketing costs, and 100% of the post production costs (approximately $50,000 USD).

5. ONTARIO CREATES: I qualify for the Ontario Creates FILM FUND - DEVELOPMENT and FILM FUND - PRODUCTION program. Ontario Creates will grant me a interest-free loan of approximately $25,000 CAD, and a $250,000 CAD production fund grant.

6. CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS (CCFTA): After the post production of the film, my company is eligible for the Canadian Council for the Arts ARTS ABROAD - REPRESENTATION and PROMOTION program. The CCFTA will grant me a $30,000 CAD funds for the promotion of the film outside Canada.

7. ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL (OAC): After the post production of the film, my company is eligible for the Ontario Arts Council Touring and Circulation Projects program. The OAC will grant me a $30,000 CAD funds for the promotion of the film inside and outside Canada.

*3D animation filmmaking is extremely expensive. I still need all the financial help I can get. Please invest in my project.

 

Tech Specs

PRODUCTION CAMERA - RESOLUTION - ASPECT RATIO: RED Monstro (full frame) - 8K Raw - 16:9 (HD) aspect ratio.

LENSES:  Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F/1.2 and 75mm F/1.5. Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 50mm F2 and Leica Vario-Elmar R 35-70mm F4.  The Voigtlander will be used mostly for interior and night time shots. The Leica will be used mostly for exterior shots.

1.5X ANAMORPHIC ADAPTER: Aivascope 1.5X anamorphic adapter - for a 16:9 aspect ratio full frame shooting with the RED Monstro.

1.5X ANAMORPHIC LENS FOR ANIMATION RENDER: PS TECHNIK 1.5X 35-70mm anamorphic lens plugin will be used in UNREAL ENGINE for the animation rendering. SEE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE 1.5X ANIMATION RENDER IN UNREAL ENGINE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE:https://tiedtke.gumroad.com/l/realcinemalenses 

COLOR GRADING REFERENCE MOVIES: The film's exterior scenes color (look) will be inspired by the film titled ''MAD MAX - Fury Road'' directed by George Miller (2015) . The film's interior scenes colors will be inspired by the film titled ''DUNE'' directed by Denis Villeneuve (2021) 

SOUND MIX: 7.1 Surround Sound (Hollywood standard)

DIGITAL CINEMA PACKAGE: 4K DCP

FINAL DELIVERY ASPECT RATIO: 2:1 aspect ratio (NETFLIX PREFERRED) aspect ratio.

Budget & Stretch Goals

Like I noted earlier, I already saved up some personal funds for the project. But, with global inflation and as a result of the prices of everything becoming too expensive everyday, I definitely need all the financial support I can get.

 

Base Goal - $20,000 USD

With $20k USD, we'll definitely be able to pay for the followings:

1. Actors costume and props rental fees.
2. Crew welfare - including food (lunch), clean drinking water, non-alcoholic beverages for 2 WEEKS.
3. 1 WEEK green screen and motion capture (MOCAP) studio rental.
4. 8 MOTION CAPTURE SUIT rental - for 8 actors - for ONE WEEK - including 8 actors and 4 crew members fees.
5.  2 DAYS submarine studio rental - to shoot inside a submarine  - including 3 actors and 4 crew members fees.
6.  1 WEEK sci-fi control room studio rental  - including 6 actors and 4 crew members fees.
7. 3 DAYS animal chemical testing laboratory (studio) rental - including 5 actors and 4 crew members fees.

 

Stretch Goal #1 - $150,000 USD

Rent all the CANADIAN SHOOT LOCATIONS – including the DAVID DUNLAP OBSERVATORY in Richmond Hill, Ontario. I shall use set extension (green screen) and other props to transform the location into what I want for my scenes. SEE THE LOCATION WEBSITE:  https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/david-dunlap-obs...

Rent RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF CANADA in Toronto, Ontario for some of my MERMAID SCENE shoot. I shall use set extension (green screen) and other props to transform the location into what I want for my scenes.   SEE THE LOCATION WEBSITE:  https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-aqu.... 

Rent an actual underwater SUBMARINE inside a film studio for a shoot in Toronto. As of December 20, 2024, the rental price is $570 per hour. SEE THE STUDIO:  https://www.setscouter.com/listing/70136/advanc...  . Unfortunately, Canadian film-shoot locations are super expensive to rent.

Rent a SPACESHIP and SPACE STATION control or command room studio in Toronto for WEEK. I shall use set extension (green screen) and other props to transform the location into what I want for my scenes.  As of December 20, 2024, the rental price is $250 per hour. SEE THE STUDIO:  https://www.setscouter.com/listing/58023/spaces...

Rent an ANIMAL CHEMICAL TESTING LABORATORY, MERMAID and DINOSAUR INCUBATOR, and DINOSAUR BREEDING GLASS CAPSULE studio (for set extension) in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. As of December 20, 2024, the rental price is $200 per hour. SEE THE STUDIO:  https://www.setscouter.com/listing/69794/film-p...

Rent a commercial store which has got a modern FUTURISTIC SCI-FI interior design. I shall use set extension (green screen) and other props to transform the location into what I want for my scenes. As of December 20, 2024, the rental price is $300 per hour. SEE THE LOCATION:  https://www.setscouter.com/listing/58829/cannab...

Rent a classical mansion for the EMPEROR OF NEPTUNE scenes in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. I shall use set extension (green screen) and other props to transform the location into what I want for my scenes. As of December 20, 2024, the rental price is $2000 per hour. SEE THE LOCATION :  https://www.setscouter.com/listing/67763/ultra-...

Buy 24 customized costumes for the actors.

Buy several customized sci-fi weapons. 

Buy more set-design construction materials.

Rent a well-equipped virtual production studio in Toronto for 2 DAYS – for motion capture (MOCAP) and green screen shoot. This includes the studio equipment rental as well. SEE THE STUDIO:  https://www.spstudios.ca/

Employ an artistic Art Director.

Employ an artistic Set Designer.

Employ a professional on-set VFX Supervisor.

Stretch Goal #2 - $250,000 USD

Hire two American Hollywood stars for a ONE DAY (1 scene) cameo appearance few hours shoot, or for a 2 DAYS (2 scenes) brief appearance shoot. PLEASE NOTE: I have an agent (friend) in Hollywood who can get me OLDER-SEMI-RETIRED or NOT-TOO-ACTIVE Hollywood stars for an affordable price.

Hire a more advanced film studio for the final post production PICTURE EDIT.

Hire a skilled and well-connected American (USA) PUBLICIST for the promotion of the film.