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Are you into alternative gothic aesthetics? Do you love animation and art? Are you looking to help work on an indie animated project? We are looking for passionate artists who are trying to also break into the industry! Read more and apply below! ⬇️

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 21/09/2026

It's been almost a year since we last showed off this scene and a lot of progress has been made since then! If you want to help us bring our fully animated pilot to life, support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/c/Thickertha...

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 16/09/2026

Last month, we shared some music themed around our leading vampire, Vex! This month's playlist is all about our beloved werewolf, Clyde. Take a look on Spotify! 🐺🌘 open.spotify.com/playlist/3QL...

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 14/09/2026

All stories start with an idea... 📖 Have a tour through the many sketchbooks our director has gone through over the years, including plenty of concept sketches of what "Thicker Than Blood" has come to be!

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 07/09/2026

Our director interviewed our amazing composer, Franco Grimoldi Calo, who does a deep dive on the world of music and how he makes his own! 🎶 To check out more of his work, click here: www.francogrimoldicalomusic.com

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 05/09/2026

We're hard at work designing the environment for "Thicker Than Blood"! Want to check out our latest progress report? Join our Patreon! www.patreon.com/c/Thickertha...

There's a table sign at a bar with blurred images and red bat wings on its sides. The sign is titled "Patreon Update!" Beside this table sign has text that reads "Check out our environment design on our Patreon!"

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 30/08/2026

Stronger Than the Whiskey is just a taste of the kinds of songs you'll find in Vex's character playlist! Check out the playlist on Spotify to get a feel for the kind of vampire Vex is! 🎶 open.spotify.com/playlist/4YI...

"Stronger Than Whiskey" by Poor Man's Poison, spotlight song
Vex's Character Playlist

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 22/08/2026

Beware the executioner! 🪓 The executioner is a central part of the oppressive empire that Thicker Than Blood takes place. He silences the many voices that wish to show their true selves.

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 22/07/2026

Love #rockyhorrorpictureshow and want to watch it again? Curious but never got around to seeing it? Bored and need something to do? Come up to the lab, and lay on the slab with other horrorheads! We hope to see you shiver with antici...PATION!!! discord.gg/jPdg7pcqt6

MOVIE NIGHT
WATCHING: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Saturday, July 25th, 6 pm PST

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 18/07/2026

What is Thicker Than Blood? If you're interested in queer fantasy, watch our teaser and see what our talented team has worked on so far! #indieanimation #indieseries #indieanimatedseries #animation #animatedseries #vampires #bats #goth #gothic #gothcore #victoriangothic #whimsigoth #fantasy #lgbtq

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 04/07/2026

Storyboard revisions are very important during the animation process, as it helps make the visuals more clean and readable. See how our storyboarders are making progress on one of our early scenes of the pilot!

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 02/07/2026

We've been cooking up tons of art behind the scenes! Wanna see everything early? Join our Patreon for an exclusive look! www.patreon.com/c/Thickertha...

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 27/06/2026

🚫 We are #antiai! 🚫 Our goal here at STUDIO MADBAT is to share our passion of storytelling through visual mediums. AI cannot replace human passion and creativity. We as a studio believe that we do not need AI to make beautiful works of art for human eyes.

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 24/06/2026

With our world experiencing discrimination and bigotry now more than ever, "Thicker Than Blood" shines a light on these issues and emphasizes the challenges that minorities face. Learn more as our show creator discusses his own struggles and what his biggest motivators are working on his show! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 14/06/2026

Where does your Indie Animation take place?

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 13/06/2026

We hope that everyone is showing their pride this Pride Month! We know one character that is... Introducing the amazing fabulous Gagoobie! Straight from the capital center, you can find Gagoobie in all of his glory at the colosseum!

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 06/06/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream Art! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 30/05/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream On-Together! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 30/05/2026

We're hard at work bringing our 3D animated series to life! Vex and Clyde already have models and we're slowly bringing color to Clyde! Want to support us and our amazing staff and see what else we have in store? Join our Patreon and follow us on Twitch!

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 23/05/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream Dispatch! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Jazz Man Cartoon @jazzmancartoon.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Thank you @madbat.studio for the amazing collab. Dana and Brooks have never looked this spooky and cool 🍷✨ If you are interested in joining the art trade, please reach out to us

Brooks and Dana from the show Jazz Man, drawn as a vampire and werewolf respectively

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 17/05/2026

Introducing #indiearttrade! Where our characters get a taste of other indie animations' worlds! Here, Vex and Clyde are experiencing the magic of music in the world of @jazzmancartoon.bsky.social. Want to join the art trade trend with us? Feel free to contact us to learn more!

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 16/05/2026

Happy #IndieAnimationDay! My name is Sav and I'm the creator of Thicker Than Blood! Here's me along with sassy vampire Vex and our secluded werewolf Clyde from our pilot that is in the works. 🦇🐺

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 16/05/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream Dispatch! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 10/05/2026

TTB has a large cast of neurodivergent characters. With neurodiversity, it can be easier to develop mental illness. We acknowledge the very real realities that come with these struggles. Our lead characters, Vex and Clyde, have to understand and grow with their mental health throughout our series. ⬇️

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 08/05/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream Cult of the Lamb! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 25/04/2026

What makes Thicker Than Blood special? Listen in on our director, @savsko.bsky.social, and his motivations for making this 2D/3D indie animated series! www.youtube.com/shorts/h_fSr...

youtube.com

What makes thicker than blood special?

YouTube video by Studio Madbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 24/04/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream Unpacking! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 22/04/2026

🌎 Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 There's a lot of this world still left undiscovered and it's important to preserve and protect the beauty around us. Are you doing anything special this Earth Day? 🍃

A little boy sleeps against a large tree on a hill, surrounded by a green and lush landscape.

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 17/04/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream Minecraft! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 12/04/2026

What's Vex and Clyde's relationship like? Here's a little interaction of our starring vain vampire and his endlessly patient werewolf boyfriend! This #animatic was done by our general artist, @sapphibee.bsky.social.

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 10/04/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream R.E.P.O.! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 14/03/2026

Want to support us? Join our #Patreon! By helping us fund our series, you'll gain access to exclusive perks like sneak peeks, gifts, and special game nights! www.patreon.com/c/ThickerthanBlood

Support us on Patreon! Help us fund our series and gain sneak peeks, perks, exclusives and more at...patreon.com/thickerthanblood Patreon! Check out our tiers on the next slides!

Tier 1 - $5
- Exclusive Monthly Game Nights
- Exclusive Minecraft Server
- Discord Emotes
- Name in Credits

Tier 2 - $15
- Personalized and In-Depth Progress Report
- Concept Art / Production Sneak Peeks
- All Lower Tier Benefits

Tier 3 - $35
- Monthly Physical or Digital Gift
- First to See Monthly Report and Concept Art
- Bi-Monthly Q&As
- All Lower Tier Benefits

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 03/04/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream Art! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 01/04/2026

Thanks to our community manager, now new art director of Thicker Than Blood, we have completely reworked our style guide for the series! We hope you're all as excited as we are about this new development!

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LUMICREW? @lumicrew.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

LUMICREW NEWS 🗞️ #LUMICREWSPOTLIGHT IS ALMOST HERE! A spring themed showcase for the latest Indie news premieres on MARCH 30TH, 3PM EST on the LUMICREW YouTube channel. We hope to see you all then! #Indie_animation #Indiegame #IndieComic

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 28/03/2026

Kiasov is the language used among #vampires in the world of "Thicker Than Blood"! Read more so you can learn how to read and write like a vampire! ⬇️

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 27/03/2026

STUDIOMADBAT is live on Twitch! Come hang out with us and watch us stream PEAK! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

twitch.tv

STUDIOMADBAT - Twitch

Climbing Mountains with da bois | TTB Stream w/ Byers and TTB Crew!

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 21/03/2026

POV: You're singing alone in your room 🤭 This animatic of Vex was done by one of our amazing storyboard revisionists, @spencerwolk.bsky.social! #indieanimation #indieseries #animation #animatedseries #animatic #vampires #goth #gothic #gothcore #victoriangothic #whimsigoth #fantasy

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 20/03/2026

Our first ever monthly stream schedule is here! Join us as our community manager, Byers, plays #CultoftheLamb and #Peak live on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat

March Stream Schedule
Friday 20 - Cult of the Lamb - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Friday 21 - Peak - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST

Join us at twitch.tv/studiomadbat

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 14/03/2026

Want to support us? Join our #Patreon! By helping us fund our series, you'll gain access to exclusive perks like sneak peeks, gifts, and special game nights! www.patreon.com/c/ThickerthanBlood

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 10/03/2026

It's National Vampire Day! Since we already featured some concept art of our werewolves, here's a spotlight of our vampire race! #indieanimation #independentanimation #indieseries #animatedseries #vampires #bats #goth #gothic #gothcore #victoriangothic #whimsigoth #fantasy

Happy Vampire Day! Today is Vampire Day, and since our show is set in a vampire ruled kingdom, we wanted to share with you some of the concept work we've made of our vampires.

A collection of various vampire concept sketches by Sav and Brynn Mitchell

A collection of various vampire concept sketches including of a drag queen, a prisoner, and an executioner by Brynn Mitchell, Sav and Victoria Kwon

A painted piece of a young vampire reading a book while laying on his bed by Sav

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 21/02/2026

Congratulations to our winner, Byers! 🏆 Be sure to tune in to our Twitch for future streams and say hi to our new community manager! Our runner-up, Amanda will also help ensure there's support to keep our streams as amazing as they can be! Thanks to everyone who participated in our Manager Mash-up!

Manager Mash-up!
WINNER...
Byers
They/them
Chatting/Gaming

Manager Mash-up!
RUNNER UP...
Amanda
She/they
Art/Gaming

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 16/02/2026

One of these projects look awfully familiar! 👀𖦹

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 16/02/2026

Happy #IndieAnimationDay everyone! We're continuing to work hard to bring our series "Thicker Than Blood" to life! If you haven't already, check out our trailer and give us a follow for updates.

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 14/02/2026

💝 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! 💝 We hope you are sharing chocolates and spending time with someone you love! #indieanimation #indieseries #animatedseries #vampires #werewolves #goth #gothic #gothcore #victoriangothic #whimsigoth #fantasy #lgbtq #valentinesday

A large man sits against a tree in a forest with a vampire laying on his lap, smiling. The vampire is holding an opened heart-shaped box of chocolates in one hand and holds up a heart-shaped chocolate to the man in the other.

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 07/02/2026

Let's end this Manager Mash-up with a song! 🎶 Our final competitor is our composer, Franco! Come relax during his stream RIGHT NOW!!! www.twitch.tv/studiomadbat #indieanimation #indieseries #animatedseries #goth #gothic #victoriangothic #whimsigoth #fantasy #community #livestreams #twitch

Manager Mash-up!
Franco
He/Him
Music/Chatting type
Stream Date: Saturday at 10 am PST
Franco is one of the main composers of TTB! His puns will soothe you as he works on music and chats. Be ready to listen to some bangers!

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Studio MADBAT @madbat.studio · 06/02/2026

It's National Werewolf Day, so to celebrate, here's a sneak peek of some concept sketches we've been developing! #indieanimation #indieseries #animatedseries #vampires #bats #werewolves #furry #furryart #anthro #anthroart #goth #gothic #gothcore #victoriangothic #whimsigoth #fantasy

Happy Werewolf Day! To celebrate the occasion, we want to share a sneak peek of a few of the concept sketches we're developing for the werewolves in our show, Thicker Than Blood.

An expression sheet of a young werewolf by Xuing

A collection of sketches and concept art of werewolves, a skull, and a werewolf woman in human form by Xuing, Sav, Ro Goche and Shepherd Harrington

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