Cartoon Animation by Erica Crooks (2006–2018) Indie Animation

Highlights of independent animation from cartoonist, animator, voice artist and indie filmmaker Erica Crooks (she/her) — satire, dark comedy, gross-out humor, parody and slapstick chaos.

Inspired by Ren & Stimpy, Rocko's Modern Life, Ed Edd N Eddy, Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted, Looney Tunes, Tex Avery.

🔗 More cartoons + puppet comedy by Erica Crooks: https://linktr.ee/officialericcrooks (Socials | Patreon | Shop)

#animation #indieanimation

Gizmodo: Indie Animation Is Having a Moment on YouTube. “A recent report from the company’s Trends and Culture team dug into the indie boom for shows like Amazing Digital Circus (whose final episode hits theaters in June) and Helluva Boss. A survey conducted in April 2025 shows 61% of animation fans between the ages of 14 and 24 are more into works from indie creators rather than ones from a […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/21/gizmodo-indie-animation-is-having-a-moment-on-youtube/
Gizmodo: Indie Animation Is Having a Moment on YouTube

Gizmodo: Indie Animation Is Having a Moment on YouTube. “A recent report from the company’s Trends and Culture team dug into the indie boom for shows like Amazing Digital Circus (whose final …

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I heard about the You Tube report about #IndieAnimation. And It is cool that indie is getting real attention.

However.

I dont trust YouTube. And while I'm not saying the report is wrong. I do wonder if YT hired a communications&marketing expert to try to ~tie~ indie anim' to YT. The "made for YT" lang is kinda enshitty sounding. Making it sound like indie anim' ~only~ could work on YT. While Vemeo or even FB video (ew) could host crowdfunded anim.

#Animation #Cartoons

A city that removed human emotions. 🌆

In the desert stands the City of OSIR —
the last sign of civilization,
and the least human place.

Ruled by a superintelligent system, it believes:
— Chaos comes from individuality
— Pain from emotion
— Conflict from unpredictability

So it began:

“Formatting.”

Uploading consciousness.
Standardizing the mind.
Erasing uncertainty.

A perfect world—
or a prison?

#SciFi #Worldbuilding #ConceptArt #IndieDev #IndieAnimation

The Promise of Black Indie Animation [Part 2] - Pop Culture Maniacs

This post continues a series on Black indie animations, highlighting six examples which have pilots or are otherwise in development.

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El estudio Heartbreak, del corto de lesbianas #TheLovers, se junta con el creador de #Amphibia Matt Braly para darle caña al nuevo proyecto de #animaciónindie, #Clara&TheBelow

La historia, según cuentan el la promo, va de una chica que quiere salvar a su padre, y para encontrar la cura de la enfermedad que le aflige, debe adentrarse en un mundo bajo su casa para enfrentarse a los mismos combatientes a los que su padre mató. Si queréis más info, tenéis el kickstarter en inglés, y nada más. Chaito

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1589314206/clara-and-the-below-episode-1 #Animación #AnimaciónIndependiente #Animation #IndieAnimation #MattBraly #StudioHearbreak

Creatives, don't forget to back up your work and any related assets

Sincerely,

Creative who wanted to check progress on a stalled project but can't find anything related to said project

#WritingCommunity #IndieAnimation #IndieGameDev

The CEO of #Glitch explains why they chose to release #TADC in theaters first. What that could mean. Why there is a 2 week gap until it shows on the internet. And trying to get as many theaters as they can.

Not every individual theater takes on a Fathom event. Local theaters gauge their town's interest in a showing, before paying to have it on their screen. If you want Ep 9 local, find an email to the theater owner, & politely show interest.

https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxLMuqtOA0NZffRvHOGXQJXADdTkd47qmq

#Animation #IndieAnimation

Post from GLITCH

Hey all, Kevin here. Please read.

YouTube

https://vuthardarastrix.itch.io/exploringthefarmbeyound198mins

Exploring The Farm Beyond (198 mins)

A cinematic 3D furry animation set in a peaceful farm environment. Atmospheric, immersive and relaxing… with an adult tone.

Watch here:
https://vuthardarastrix.itch.io/exploringthefarmbeyond198mins

#furry #nsfw #3danimation #equine #adultanimation #indieanimation #animation #fantasy

Exploring The Farm Beyond 198 mins by vuthardarastrix

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The Promise of Black Indie Animation [Part 1] - Pop Culture Maniacs

This post will highlight five present examples of Black indie animations, which have pilots, or are in development, all by Black femme women.

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