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Help Shaun Cook Epic AI Shorts: Higgsfield + More. Upgrading to pro Higgsfield, Topaz, ElevenLabs + NZ trademark

$10 of $2,500 goal
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Help Shaun cook epic AI short films! Fund pro tools (Higgsfield, Topaz, ElevenLabs) + NZ trademark to level up Auckland creativity.

Auckland

Kia ora! I'm Shaun from Auckland, and I'm passionate about creating mind-blowing AI short films right here in Aotearoa.

Right now, I'm making cool shorts using free AI tools, but the quality is limited—short clips, lower res, basic voices. To really level up and "cook" epic, cinematic stories that could go viral and inspire others, I need pro upgrades:

Higgsfield's top annual plan for unlimited high-quality video generation

Topaz Video AI to upscale and polish everything to pro level

ElevenLabs for realistic character voices and audio magic

Plus, registering my brand trademark (~$150-200) to protect what I'm building

Total goal: around $2,000 NZD to cover the first year of tools + trademark. This isn't just gear—it's the key to turning my ideas into stunning, shareable AI films that push creative boundaries in NZ.

I'm transparent—no fluff. Funds go straight to the tools and trademark so I can create more, better, and share them with you. Your support turns a solo Auckland creator into something bigger—let's make some AI filmmaking magic together!

If you're into tech, creativity, or just backing local talent, chip in what you can. Every bit gets us cooking 🔥

Ngā mihi nui,

Shaun

Use of funds

The funds will go toward:

Higgsfield top annual plan (~$500–$1,000)

Topaz Video AI annual (~$400)

ElevenLabs Creator plan (~$150–$250)

NZ trademark registration (~$150–$200)

Total goal: ~$2,000 NZD to upgrade my AI short film tools & protect my brand.

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This campaign started on 21 Jan 2026 and ends on 21 Apr 2026.