In Waves Film Team Launched Kickstarter Campaign
Local filmmakers need $12,000 to finish post-production for their new movie before a January screening target.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Science Fiction
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The creators of the upcoming film In Waves have turned to a crowdfunding campaign to cover finishing costs for their production, which was filmed at local sites including El Mercado and a Sixth Street law firm. The film tells a story about a man diagnosed with Mancini's Disease that navigates themes of absurdity and grief.
Why it matters
The team is raising funds to complete sound effects, audio mixing, and visual effects, as well as to cover festival entry fees. Completing the campaign is the final hurdle before the film can move toward its scheduled release.
The production team has secured $11,400 of its $12,000 post-production goal, leaving $600 to be raised within the final 15 days of the campaign. Whether the project reaches this minimum funding target remains currently unresolved.
The players
David Amaral
The creator who spent 18 months building four animatronic crabs for the film.
The details
Filming for the project is complete, featuring 30 speaking roles and four custom animatronic crabs built by David Amaral over an 18-month period. If successful, the team plans to finalize all audio and visual components by the end of December. The creators intend to submit the movie to festivals and pursue a self-release strategy following local screenings in early 2027.
Timeline
December 2026: Post-production is expected to conclude.
January 2027: Planned screenings in Austin and San Antonio.
The Texas Context
This project follows the pattern of independent productions on the 2026 film festival circuit seeking community backing to finalize technical elements. The team's reliance on crowdfunding marks a common path for local creators looking to secure distribution after completing production.
Residents can watch for the final film to debut in Austin theaters this January. Those interested in the production process can view the progress of the campaign on the filmmakers' funding portal through the end of the month.
The takeaway
The team has 15 days left to reach their $12,000 goal to ensure the movie moves into its final production stages. Keep an eye on local theater listings for the anticipated screening dates coming in January.
Further reading
For more on local independent productions, visit Science Fiction.
More information
To track the progress of the project, visit the Kickstarter campaign page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CultureMap Austin.
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