All proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation & the Bliss charity!
Contributor Apps OPEN!
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Nov 1 - Nov 30
Breathe is a for-charity One Piece zine project featuring two zines:
One Piece x Ghibli Zine
One Piece Cottagecore Zine
The OP x Ghibli Zine is a physical zine that will feature OP characters in stories, outfits, etc. inspired by Ghibli, whether set in a Ghibli world or in the OP world. ✨The OP Cottagecore Zine is a digital zine that will take us into the countryside with OP characters as they relax among nature, animals, bake, forage, and enjoy the sunlight. ☀️
As quoted from this interview between Lasseter and Miyazaki—
I told Miyazaki I love the "gratuitous motion" in his films; instead of every movement being dictated by the story, sometimes people will just sit for a moment, or they will sigh, or look in a running stream, or do something extra, not to advance the story but only to give the sense of time and place and who they are."We have a word for that in Japanese," he said. "It's called ma. Emptiness. It's there intentionally." ...He clapped his hands three or four times. "The time in between my clapping is ma. If you just have non-stop action with no breathing space at all, it's just busyness...”
& this brief explanation of the concept of Ma—
The Japanese concept of Ma is something that relates to all aspects of life. It has been described as a pause in time, an interval or emptiness in space. Ma is the fundamental time and space from which life needs to grow.
...Ma is filled with nothing but energy and feeling. It speaks of silence as opposed to sound, of lack as opposed to excess. It is the momentary pause in speech needed to convey meaningful words, the silence between the notes that make the music…There is a need for Ma in every aspect and every day of every individual’s life.
we hope that this zine project, despite the differences between the two zine themes, will as a whole serve as a reminder to "breathe" & embrace those pauses in life as well as the beauty in between moments.
Half the proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a nonprofit that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses, & the other half will go to the Bliss charity, a UK-based nonprofit that helps babies in neonatal care!
These two nonprofits hold a lot of personal meaning to the head mods, so we're very excited to be able to dedicate this project to them!
*Sources: Lasseter's interview with Miyazaki, article about Ma
Hi, it's me again! I've been thinking about this project for a while now & it's very close to my heart <3 I love the peaceful simplicity of cottagecore & the whimsical nature of Ghibli that explores a variety of deeper themes through nostalgia, so why not bring both to life in OP characters?
Can't express how excited I am for this project & I hope you all are too!
Experience: Mod experience in 20+ projects on my carrd: here! I have experience in Writing, Social Media, Graphics, Formatting, & Head Mod roles; I solo-modded the Truffy Fest 2023 event & zine!
your friendly local Kid Pirate and OC enthusiast here to spread some cottagecore love. I love the aethetic with all my heart but to include Studio Ghibli too? It's the perfect combination.
Experience: Head & Formatting Mod for Devotion: A KidKiller Zine & The Last Laugh: A Killer Zine.
Formatting: Scales of Gold: A Crocodile Zine, Friend-Shaped: A OP Animals Zine, Wonders of the Blue: An OP Oceans Zine and a few others!
Hi, it's jojorice! Grew up watching Studio Ghibli in my childhood and have been a big OP fan ever since I can remember. Love the cottagecore aesthetic and can't want to see what wonderful creations will occur!
Experience: Art Mod for Sun of Alabasta: OP Vivi Zine.
Cover Artist: Truffy Fest 2023
Contributor (Artist): Devotion: A KidKiller Zine, Martingale: Aventio/Ratiorine Zine and more!
The biggest Sir Crocodile lover (real) and just a lil silly
Experience: Headmod, Finance Mod & Graphics Mod for Scales Of Gold: A Sir Crocodile Zine
Finance Mod & Graphics Mod for Smokescreen: A Smoker Zine
Finance Mod for Untameable: A Red-Haired Shanks Zine, Legendary: A Dracule Mihawk Zine, The Last Laugh: A Killer Zine, Iridescent: A Baroque Works Zine
Graphics Mod for A Look Through The Ages: A OP Art History Zine
Veteran. Keyblade master. Kalos champion. Baroque works officer.
Experience: Blooming Rose (KH Xaldin Zine) Art Mod
Legendary (Mihawk Zine) Art/Shipping Mod
Blue (OP Buggy Zine) Merch Mod
Untameable (OP Shanks Zine) Formatting/Shipping/ Co-head Mod
Moments (OP Alabasta Zine) Formatting Mod
Hope (Xenoblade Zine) Formatting Mod
I have loved Studio Ghibli since I watched Spirited Away in elementary school and am super excited to be here! I love everything cozy, whimsical, and fantastical. I’m new to zines, having only formatted/edited for one other project with Ceylon. I’m hoping to learn lots and help make this a great zine! ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡
Experience: Formatting/Editing: Truffy Fest 2023
To be continued...
CONTRIBUTOR APPS
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| Interest Check: | Sept 15 - Oct 15 |
| Mod Apps: | Oct 1 - Oct 31 |
| Contributor Applications: | Nov 1 - Nov 30 |
| Results sent out: | Dec 6 |
| Deadline to accept: | Dec 13 |
Winter Break!
| Pitching & Assigning Period: | Jan 10 - Jan 27 |
| Check-In 1: (outline) | Feb 23 |
| Check-In 2: (25%) | Mar 30 |
| Check-In 3: (50%) | Apr 27 |
| Check-In 4: (75-100%) | May 25 |
| Final Submission: (NO EXTENSIONS past July 6!) | June 29 |
| Preorders: | Jul 15 - Aug 15 |
| Production & Shipping: | TBD |
Q: What is a zine?
A: A zine, shortened term for fanzine, is a non-official publication focusing on a specific theme. It usually features a collection of artistic works such as illustrations and stories organized and compiled into a physical and/or digital book.(This project consists of 2 zines: OP x Ghibli and OP Cottagecore!)
Q: Will this be a digital or physical project?
A: The OP x Ghibli zine will be a physical zine and the OP Cottagecore zine will be a digital zine. The project will also include both physical & digital merch.
Q: Is this project free, for profit, or for charity?
A: This will be a for-charity project! All proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation & the Bliss charity.
Q: How will contributors be compensated?
A: There will be no monetary compensation as this is a for-charity project.
✦ All physical zine & merch contributors will receive physical & digital compensation.
✦ All digital zine & merch contributors will receive digital compensation with the option to receive physical goods at production price.
Q: Will ships be allowed in this project?
A: Yes, ships will be allowed in both zines! (They will all be labelled in the zine.)
Q: What does the OP x Ghibli zine theme entail?
A: The following will be allowed:
✦ OP characters wearing Ghibli character outfits, set in OP or in a Ghibli movie setting
✦ Ghibli-inspired stories with OP characters
✦ Redraw of a Ghibli scene but with OP charactersGhibli animals/creatures can also be included!
Q: Will there be an NSFW portion?
A: No, this project will be strictly SFW!
Q: Do I need experience to apply?
A: No experience is needed. We highly encourage both beginners and more experienced creators to apply!
