Help bring this animated short to life
— one frame at a time.
With Your Support
Your contribution helps bring this deeply personal story to completion — told through hand-drawn animation and the Hakka language, rarely heard on screen. Beyond finishing the film, your support preserves cultural memory and amplifies Malaysian and Hakka voices in global cinema — a story of family that endures through generations and transcends borders.
Where Your Support Goes
Did you know every second of 2D animation can take up to 24 individual drawings? That’s over 1,400 hand-crafted frames for just one minute of film. Your support helps bring those frames to life — funding animation, sound, and post-production while allowing us to stay fully independent. Each contribution keeps The Greatest House My Father Built true to its roots and ensures this story reaches audiences around the world.
*The film is currently in production, with our small team of artists working to complete it by the end of 2026. Our goal is to premiere at international film festivals in 2027.
Support Tiers & Incentives
Independent stories survive because of people like you — thank you for helping this one find its voice.
Select a tier below and enjoy hand-crafted perks made with the same care that goes into every frame of the film.
Estimated Fulfillment:
Our current goal is to wrap film production by August 2026.
Physical and digital perks will be sent out by late 2026, with festival premieres planned for 2027.
$50 The Postcard Supporter
Receive 1 of 3 original art postcards, hand-signed with a personal note from the director.
A heartfelt thank-you you can hold in your hands.
$100 The On-Screen Insider
Get early access to the film’s drafts, your name in the end credits, plus the full postcard set.
*Donate by August 1, 2026 to be included in the end credits before the film is finalized.
Be part of the story from the very beginning.
$250 The Art Collector
Get a film-inspired tote bag and a digital making-of art zine revealing the director’s private inspirations, plus all prior perks.
*Tote bag available while supplies last.
Carry a little piece of the film wherever you go.
$500 The Premiere Guest
Receive an exclusive film keepsake, an invitation to the San Francisco premiere, and a private viewing of the completed film after its release, plus all prior perks.
Celebrate the film’s debut alongside the director.
$1000 The Creative Patron
Receive a custom hand-drawn portrait by the director anda chance to join the director at a film festival, plus all prior perks.
Witness the film’s journey come to life with its audience.
$2500 The Studio VIP
Join the producer for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation on storytelling and production, hosted by121 Productions in Emeryville CA, plus all prior perks.
Gain insider perspective on the craft and vision behind the film.
$5000 The Associate Producer
Receive an Associate Producer credit (on-screen & IMDb) and exclusive access to the film’s progress, including monthlyupdates and opportunities to share feedback with the director, plus all prior perks.
Become part of the film’s creative evolution and legacy.
Want to give without selecting a tier?
You can make a contribution of any amount here — every dollar helps!
*Prefer to send a physical check?
Email us at thegreatesthousefilm@gmail.com and we’ll share the details.
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Let’s hear from some of the supporters helping us build this film.
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A deeply personal animated short film, hand-crafted by its director, that transforms an intimate story into something universally resonant. It explores many different emotions and experiences we all carry in some shape or form. Looking forward to seeing this heartfelt vision come to its full life!
Grace Kim, $1000 The Creative Patron
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Let's go!! Honored to support you in your journey bringing this film to life!
Ben Hsu, $1000 The Creative Patron
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We can't wait for the world to experience this story!
Morgan & Isaiah Bernados, $1000 The Creative Patron
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So proud of you guys and happy to be able to support this beautiful film! You're a rockstar King! We love you!
Heather & Josh Chen, $1000 The Creative Patron
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May God continue to bless you all and your work! Look forward to the screening!
Suzanne, $1000 The Creative Patron
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Narratives this profound, told by someone like King, truly deserve an audience.
Adam Sosa, $1000 The Creative Patron
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So proud of you, King! Can’t wait to see your story come to life.
Guilherme Marinho, $1000 The Creative Patron
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Deeply moved by how personal and creative this project is! Honored to be part of the journey and can’t wait to see the film come to life!
Jordan Leung, $1000 The Creative Patron
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Excited for this journey and to witness this story. Such beautiful scenes and art. Mai and I can’t wait to see this be brought to life.
Nate & Mai Lee, $1000 The Creative Patron
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Peter and Grace Lee Baughan, $1000 The Creative Patron
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This story is so special, cannot wait to see it be brought to life!
Kelsey Kindall, $500 The Premiere Guest
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You guys are amazing!!! So excited for this film 🥹✨
Maci & Hayden Noble, $500 The Premiere Guest
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Such a precious story narrated in an equally precious dialect - as someone whose father is Hakka, it's incredible moving to see this language being represented on screen. So excited to see all of this artistry come together!
Dominic Fannjiang, $500 The Premiere Guest
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Merry Christmas
Caleb Siu, $500 The Premiere Guest
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Oscars, here we go!!!
Timothy Wai, $250 The Art Collector
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So excited to see the film! It looks like it will be beautiful!
Kristin Lloyd, $250 The Art Collector
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Grace Paik, $250 The Art Collector
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We are all so inspired by you
Bennett Oro, $250 The Art Collector
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Can’t wait for the rest of the world to experience The Greatest House film!!
Paul Lee & Rebecca Song, $250 The Art Collector
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This is one of the most inspiring animation projects I've ever seen - a truly original tone and perspective, something I can't wait to see on the big screen.
Branden Mayer, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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All the best to this beautiful project! Can't wait to see the completed film!
Woon Bing, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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Roger Hom, $250 The Art Collector
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Such a joy to see your story, vision, and efforts coming to life. Excited to continue witnessing this journey of yours!
Celine Tsui, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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Jeanne & Tyler Nagayama, $250 The Art Collector
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Kene-Chukwu Ifeagwu. $200 Donation
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Jiyon Kang, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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Monica Gon, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story and your creativity to the world
Elijah Valenciano, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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Nancy Liu, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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To all your beautiful work!
Belén Flores, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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Hi team! Hope this donation helps:) So proud of you guys and the beautiful art you’re putting out into the world through this movie and story telling. Love you guys <3
Emma Abad, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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Charles Onyeama, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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Joseph Lim-Effendy, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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We are praying for you and encouraged by your aesthetic and vision
Larry Gaffney, $100 The On-Screen Insider
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Anthony Ho, $50 The Postcard Supporter
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Oluwasemilore Akintelure, $50 The Postcard Supporter
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Looking forward to seeing it completed, King!
Jonathan Lopez, $50 The Postcard Supporter
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You got this King!
Roland & Irma, $50 The Postcard Supporter