Reanimating History: The "Dracula’s Death" (1921) Reconstruction & Original Animation Project

Our Mission: Bringing Lost Cinematic History Back from the Dead

In 1921, a legendary piece of cinematic history was born and subsequently lost to time: Dracula’s Death (Drakula Halála), widely considered the first-ever screen appearance of a vampire. Today, the original film is completely lost; all that remains of this masterpiece are a rare novelization and a handful of still images.

Our mission is to resurrect this lost film from the dead using cutting-edge AI animation and modern music scoring. We are reconstructing this iconic story as closely as possible to the original vision, but with a historic twist. Unlike the 1921 silent film, our version will feature a complete modern soundscape, giving audiences an immersive experience that has never been possible before.

But that is only half of the journey. Funding from this campaign will also bring to life a second, adult-targeted (15+) vampire animated movie based on an original novel written by indie author and creator, Mat Eacott.

Driven by Passion: Representation in Animation

This project is fueled by a deep personal purpose. As a creator living with both visual and mobility disabilities, I am designing these animations to place characters with disabilities squarely in the limelight.

Too often, disabled voices are left out of the creative narrative. This campaign aims to break those barriers and prove a vital point: it doesn’t matter who you are or what challenges you face, if you chase a dream long enough, you can catch it. Through this work, we want to inspire creators worldwide to never give up on their artistic passions, no matter the struggles they face in life.

See Our Proof of Concept

We don't just have a vision; we have the technical blueprint ready to execute. You can witness our specific animation style, production quality, and creative direction right now.

Check out our official movie trailers, custom music videos, and live performances on our official YouTube channel:

👉 Watch the Movie Trailer & Project Preview:

https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DULYp2l1-yxA%26feature%3Dyoutu.be

👉 Explore Our Full Portfolio of Work:

https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.youtube.com/%40raidonrecoards

Where Your Funding Goes

To fully produce, score, and animate both feature-length projects, we are raising a total of £25,000. Every penny donated goes directly toward:

I. AI Animation Software & Technical Rendering: Powering the massive processing requirements needed to build smooth, cinematic visuals.

II. Audio Production & Sound Design: Developing a brand-new, customized musical score, voice acting, and audio engineering to give the 1921 film its first-ever voice.

III. Post-Production & Editing: Polishing the narrative flow of both the historical reconstruction and the original novel adaptation.

Backer Rewards & Appreciation

While JustGiving doesn't enforce a strict product-for-pledge system, we believe in deeply honoring the community that builds this project with us. As a token of our immense gratitude, we have built a structured system to credit and reward our backers:

Tier 1: Digital Supporter (£10+)

Receive a personalized, private thank-you message from the creator and exclusive production update emails.

Tier 2: Production Credit (£25+)

Your name will be permanently featured in the official credit roll of both movies, securing your place as a patron of cinematic history.

Tier 3: Early Access Screening (£50+)

Get all previous rewards plus a secure, private digital link to watch both completed movies online before they are released to the general public.

Tier 4: Physical Collector’s Edition (£100+)

Get all previous rewards plus a physical DVD copy of the completed movies once manufactured, packed with bonus content, including our collection of custom indie music videos.

How You Can Help

1. Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one frame closer to making cinematic history.

2. Share: Help us beat the algorithms! Share this link on your Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or TikTok to help us find film historians, horror fans, and indie animation supporters.

Thank you in advance for your incredible support. Together, let’s prove that dreams have no limitations.

God Bless You!