Dawn Richard came into my life about 10 years ago. I was at Adult Swim and she began delivering music for us to use on promotions. As we got to know each other, I learned that she was also an animator which led to her creating numerous animated IDs for the network. She then became our consultant when I started the “[as] Collective,” an initiative to build a more diverse and inclusive pool of artists. We had an incredible connection as we enjoyed building a collaborative relationship, looking forward to what we would create in the future.
As I began to build Angelfish, we started brainstorming on content ideas. The beauty of being an entrepreneur is that you get to develop the projects you believe in. A development concept created by Dawn started to bloom, leading with the telling of her personal story during Hurricane Katrina. Little Stories, Big EChOes was born.
Little Stories, Big EChOes is an animated anthology series told through the voices of heroic girls navigating climate disasters in their communities. These aren’t just stories of survival — they’re stories of culture, courage, and legacy. Each episode is rooted in a different region impacted by climate change. Our stories are unapologetically rooted in truth and imagination.
One of my favorite lines as we’ve been working on the campaign is, “Who says little voices can’t echo loud enough to change the world?” That alone is what keeps me focused on making it happen. As we begin outreach for the project, we have also started collecting data from focus group testing. And we are inviting fans to our community through our Kickstarter campaign.
In this moment, we are also experiencing the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. As we honor those affected by the event, we lift the voices of hope and resilience. Our goal? To seek funding to continue this journey, to build teams all over the country and to let the world hear powerful stories from heroic girls.
What we are creating with Little Stories, Big EChOes is an opportunity to spotlight not only beautiful stories, but to also continue curating incredible teams of animators, musicians and narrators. As an example, our pilot “Beads of Hope” features animator Chaz Bottoms who designed and animated our Little Dawn and the New Orleans environment during the time of Katrina. Working closely with creator and director Dawn Richard, he brought Little Dawn to life. We have Tank, from Tank and the Bangas and a New Orleans artist, bringing her vocals and her vision, amplifying the emotional layers that were already set in motion. And PJ Morton, the music maestro who also hails from New Orleans, brought our “Beads of Hope” city alive with the feel and flavor that only he can bring. This curation of talented and locally built creatives with stunning visuals is what makes the pilot so special. And this entire project, frankly.
Huge thanks to all who have been so supportive during this journey. From conversations as to how best to position the series to my incredibly talented team of writers, editors, composers and designers that have helped us get this far.
Please check out our Kickstarter for more information on the project and some AMAZING rewards! This is only the beginning my friends!
