Future Cosmos Flow
Portland, Oregon | Film Short
Fantasy, Drama
The fate of two parallel realms is in the hands of a precocious girl. Journey with us through a fantastical world of fashion, dance and stunning natural landscapes. This film is modern mythology that brings us a fresh perspective of hope and inspiration to our current climate crisis.
Future Cosmos Flow
Portland, Oregon | Film Short
Fantasy, Drama
1 Campaigns | Oregon, United States
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The fate of two parallel realms is in the hands of a precocious girl. Journey with us through a fantastical world of fashion, dance and stunning natural landscapes. This film is modern mythology that brings us a fresh perspective of hope and inspiration to our current climate crisis.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Birdie, a spirited girl is visited by her mysterious grandfather, who spins a fantasy tale about a ruling matriarchy living in a watery realm. Birdie begins to see visions which blur the line between reality and fantasy as she's challenged to become the next gatekeeper between these two realms. As the balance of nature is pushed to a dangerous tipping point, Birdie must make a decision that will seal the fate of both realms.
Think the films: The Princess Bride meets Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke and you get Future Cosmos Flow.
Starring
and introducing Mabel P. and Dorian C.
WHY NOW?
I've always had a deep connection with the element of water as a source of healing and inspiration in my life. Water has this mysterious and otherworldly power to transform pain into beauty. The health of our rivers, lakes and oceans are in jeopardy; we need to protect our water resources now more than ever.
Being a fashion designer, it's devastating to see the effects of the garment industry on our natural water resources and increasingly alarming environmental changes.
These climate conscious costumes serve as an ambassador for the slow fashion movement and convince designers that sophisticated and beautiful garments can be made without harming the environment. It's my goal to exhibit the sustainable costumes and film as a multi-medium gallery and museum exhibition to promote the slow fashion movement.
Why this story matters:
This film elevates the voices of Asian females and creates examples of leadership for young girls. One of the main characters in the story is this feisty and courageous girl, Birdie, who's inspired by my childhood. Through Birdie's character, I'm empowering Asian and BIPOC females to be strong, brave and unique; building new archetypes in our culture.
Future Cosmos Flow is honored to be a recipient of the:
- 2024 Women in Film Vision Award Grant for Narrative Film
- 2024 Roy W. Dean Short Film finalist
- 2024 Women n Film Educate/Incubate Program
- 2023 Regional Arts and Culture Council Arts 3C Award
- 2017 Regional Arts and Culture Council Project Award
OUR GOAL TO THE FINISH LINE!
We've already filmed all of our scenes and we've finished editing!
We'd love your influence in being a direct part of what brings this project to life.
NEXT STEPS
Our stretch goals are:
Multi-medium Costume Exhibition and Educational Outreach
We'll be exhibiting the sustainable costume as a multi-medium exhibition in galleries and museums in conjunction with the film festival screenings nationally and internationally. We'll be launching an educational program to promote slow fashion and sustainability in workshops and guest lecturing through schools and museums.
Your contributions will directly help us take Future Cosmos Flow from post-production to the red carpet, to galleries and museums nationally and internationally.
SHARE OUR CAMPAIGN
PLEDGE/FOLLOW/SHARE this campaign with friends, family, and anyone who loves fashion, dance, fantasy or stories with heart. Together, we can launch Future Cosmos Flow into the world!
Follow @secrettigersmile and use the link www.seedandspark.com/fund/future-cosmos-flow to make your pledge today!
Thank-you from the bottom of our hearts! We are so grateful for your support and are beyond excited to share our completed film with you in 2026!
Video by Stephen Kimbrell. Film stills and photos from top: Emma S. and Owen Yen, Jillian St. Germain and Franco Nieto, Andrea Parson and Viktor Usov, Jessica Valentin, Emma S. and Fuchsia Lin by Stephen Kimbrell, BTS photo Fuchsia Lin, Emma S. and Owen Yen by Jesse Champlin, BTS photo Franco Nieto by Rachelle Waldie, Future Cosmos Flow team photo: Jesse Champlin
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Sound Design
Costs $10,000
Sound design makes the difference between an amateur film and a top-notch film. We're aiming to compete in prestigious film festivals.
VFX and Color
Costs $5,000
This film is all about colors- the costumes and environments. A colorist will help us achieve a specific look and feel for the movie.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Fuchsia Lin’s mission is leading innovative art that promotes the well-being of our planet. Fuchsia is a first-generation Taiwanese-American artist, filmmaker and costume designer. She’s been called a “Portland Visionary” by The Seattle Times, and is a recipient of the Oregon Community Foundation Creative Heights 2024 Grant Award, and Women in Film’s 2024 Narrative Film Vision Award winner. Fuchsia’s story as a first-generation American artist was recently featured on PBS Oregon Art Beat TV; her story was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2024.
Stephen Kimbrell creates films and photos for the performing arts and culture, television and film. Clients include: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Oregon Public Broadcasting Artbeat, Oregon Ballet Theatre, City of Beaverton, Oregon Origins, Open Space, Post Ballet Berkley Ballet and more.
Our Post-Production team extends to many of our wonderful contributors including:
Executive Producer: John C. Morrison
Editor: Stephen Kimbrell
Sound Designer: Th3rd Sound
VFX Team: Stephen Kimbrell, Paul De Silva and Ivan Vidovic
Graphic Designer: Jessie Whipple
Colorist
Scriptwriting Consultant: Randall Jahnson
Photos: Stephen Kimbrell, Kristen Francis and Valerie Dolan
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Birdie, a spirited girl is visited by her mysterious grandfather, who spins a fantasy tale about a ruling matriarchy living in a watery realm. Birdie begins to see visions which blur the line between reality and fantasy as she's challenged to become the next gatekeeper between these two realms. As the balance of nature is pushed to a dangerous tipping point, Birdie must make a decision that will seal the fate of both realms.
Think the films: The Princess Bride meets Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke and you get Future Cosmos Flow.
Starring
and introducing Mabel P. and Dorian C.
WHY NOW?
I've always had a deep connection with the element of water as a source of healing and inspiration in my life. Water has this mysterious and otherworldly power to transform pain into beauty. The health of our rivers, lakes and oceans are in jeopardy; we need to protect our water resources now more than ever.
Being a fashion designer, it's devastating to see the effects of the garment industry on our natural water resources and increasingly alarming environmental changes.
These climate conscious costumes serve as an ambassador for the slow fashion movement and convince designers that sophisticated and beautiful garments can be made without harming the environment. It's my goal to exhibit the sustainable costumes and film as a multi-medium gallery and museum exhibition to promote the slow fashion movement.
Why this story matters:
This film elevates the voices of Asian females and creates examples of leadership for young girls. One of the main characters in the story is this feisty and courageous girl, Birdie, who's inspired by my childhood. Through Birdie's character, I'm empowering Asian and BIPOC females to be strong, brave and unique; building new archetypes in our culture.
Future Cosmos Flow is honored to be a recipient of the:
- 2024 Women in Film Vision Award Grant for Narrative Film
- 2024 Roy W. Dean Short Film finalist
- 2024 Women n Film Educate/Incubate Program
- 2023 Regional Arts and Culture Council Arts 3C Award
- 2017 Regional Arts and Culture Council Project Award
OUR GOAL TO THE FINISH LINE!
We've already filmed all of our scenes and we've finished editing!
We'd love your influence in being a direct part of what brings this project to life.
NEXT STEPS
Our stretch goals are:
Multi-medium Costume Exhibition and Educational Outreach
We'll be exhibiting the sustainable costume as a multi-medium exhibition in galleries and museums in conjunction with the film festival screenings nationally and internationally. We'll be launching an educational program to promote slow fashion and sustainability in workshops and guest lecturing through schools and museums.
Your contributions will directly help us take Future Cosmos Flow from post-production to the red carpet, to galleries and museums nationally and internationally.
SHARE OUR CAMPAIGN
PLEDGE/FOLLOW/SHARE this campaign with friends, family, and anyone who loves fashion, dance, fantasy or stories with heart. Together, we can launch Future Cosmos Flow into the world!
Follow @secrettigersmile and use the link www.seedandspark.com/fund/future-cosmos-flow to make your pledge today!
Thank-you from the bottom of our hearts! We are so grateful for your support and are beyond excited to share our completed film with you in 2026!
Video by Stephen Kimbrell. Film stills and photos from top: Emma S. and Owen Yen, Jillian St. Germain and Franco Nieto, Andrea Parson and Viktor Usov, Jessica Valentin, Emma S. and Fuchsia Lin by Stephen Kimbrell, BTS photo Fuchsia Lin, Emma S. and Owen Yen by Jesse Champlin, BTS photo Franco Nieto by Rachelle Waldie, Future Cosmos Flow team photo: Jesse Champlin
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Sound Design
Costs $10,000
Sound design makes the difference between an amateur film and a top-notch film. We're aiming to compete in prestigious film festivals.
VFX and Color
Costs $5,000
This film is all about colors- the costumes and environments. A colorist will help us achieve a specific look and feel for the movie.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Fuchsia Lin’s mission is leading innovative art that promotes the well-being of our planet. Fuchsia is a first-generation Taiwanese-American artist, filmmaker and costume designer. She’s been called a “Portland Visionary” by The Seattle Times, and is a recipient of the Oregon Community Foundation Creative Heights 2024 Grant Award, and Women in Film’s 2024 Narrative Film Vision Award winner. Fuchsia’s story as a first-generation American artist was recently featured on PBS Oregon Art Beat TV; her story was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2024.
Stephen Kimbrell creates films and photos for the performing arts and culture, television and film. Clients include: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Oregon Public Broadcasting Artbeat, Oregon Ballet Theatre, City of Beaverton, Oregon Origins, Open Space, Post Ballet Berkley Ballet and more.
Our Post-Production team extends to many of our wonderful contributors including:
Executive Producer: John C. Morrison
Editor: Stephen Kimbrell
Sound Designer: Th3rd Sound
VFX Team: Stephen Kimbrell, Paul De Silva and Ivan Vidovic
Graphic Designer: Jessie Whipple
Colorist
Scriptwriting Consultant: Randall Jahnson