The acclaimed animator and YouTube creator Daria Cohen has just announced some fang-tastic news! Her wildly popular cult favorite series, “The Vampair,” is officially being developed into a long-form animated TV pilot! And she’s teamed up with the Academy Award-nominated Hive Studio to make it happen.
This creative partnership is a match made in gothic heaven. Cohen’s unique, darkly charming vision combines with the cinematic expertise of The Hive Studio, known for its award-winning animation and rich storytelling. Leading the charge from The Hive is Amit R. Gicelter, an Oscar-nominated creative producer with a deep appreciation for narrative-driven animation and an extensive history of leading global productions.
From YouTube Sensation to TV Series
“The Vampair” first captivated audiences as a series of intricately animated music videos, quickly blossoming into a vibrant creative universe with a massive online following of millions of fans. Viewers have fallen in love with its blend of gothic aesthetics, captivating visual storytelling, and wonderfully macabre yet comic charm.
Beyond the animated shorts, Cohen has built a thriving creative community. She engages her audience with behind-the-scenes content, live streams, and art videos. As her fan base has exploded, the calls for a full-length adaptation have grown louder and louder. This new partnership finally brings the skills, expertise, and capacity needed to make that fan request a reality. All while ensuring the distinctive spirit of the original work remains intact.
An All-Star Creative Team
To bring “The Vampair” Pilot series to life, Cohen has assembled an extraordinary team of collaborators, each a celebrated force in their field:
- Aurelio Voltaire: The dark cabaret legend himself, whose captivating songs helped inspire the original “Vampair” shorts, is lending his voice and musical magic.
- Paul Shapera: Mastermind of the “Shaperaverse,” known for his genre-bending sci-fi operas and immersive audio narratives, will also contribute his musical genius.
- Lauren Osborn: A dynamic performer whose work in Shapera’s operas has earned her a devoted cult following, joins the vocal talents.
- Krystal LaPorte: A seasoned voice actor known for her wide-ranging performances in anime, video games, and original animation like “Hazbin Hotel,” adds her versatile voice.
- Maxwell Atoms: The visionary creator of “The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy” brings his signature blend of macabre humor and heart to round out the team.
Together, this ensemble promises to deliver a gothic animated series as rich, stylish, and unforgettable as the original “The Night” video that started it all.
A crowdfunding campaign will launch on July 6th, 2025. The heart of this announcement lies in the powerful creative alignment between Cohen and The Hive Studio. Fans can also look forward to behind-the-scenes content, merchandise, memorabilia, and more.
Daria Cohen, the brilliant animator and YouTube creator of “The Vampair,” shared her excitement: “After almost a decade of animating music videos to create my vision, I am ecstatic at the opportunity of finally telling Vampair’s stories in full-length episodes with amazingly talented voice actors.
Amit Russell Gicelter, Founder and CEO of The Hive Studio, added, “We are excited to collaborate with such a wonderful creator. With a great following and successful videos over the years, we hope to bring Daria’s vision to episodic programming in the best and most professional way.”
