The Cost of a Dream: Why We’re Crowdfunding StoneGate City
StoneGate City isn’t just a story — it’s a vision. A cinematic underworld built on betrayal, power, and legacy. But none of it moves forward without the community that believes in it.
At the center is Becoming Hank Luciano: District Files — the planned launchpad for the entire StoneGate Cinematic Universe. A gritty graphic novel series that lays the groundwork: introducing characters, crews, and crime syndicates operating across a fractured city. From there, the vision expands into a full 3D animated film and the official Hank Luciano apparel and accessories line. The blueprint is ready. The world is built. Now it needs fuel.
🎯 What This Campaign Will Fund
Launching Fall 2025, this first crowdfunding campaign sets everything in motion. If successful, it unlocks:
📖 The District Files Graphic Novel Series
A cinematic, district-by-district saga that explores the streets, power moves, and personal betrayals behind StoneGate City’s rise and fall. It all begins with Issue #1: BleakStone Point — the early days of a young man named Sincere Cross, before the name Hank Luciano was ever spoken.
🎬 The Becoming Hank Luciano Animated Film
This is where the evolution takes place. The 3D crime-drama film brings Sincere’s full transformation into Hank Luciano to life — told with cinematic detail, powered by Unreal Engine, the same tech used in The Mandalorian, The Batman, and top-tier games like Fortnite. It’s a long-term build, and this campaign is the first step toward making it real.
🕶️ The Hank Luciano Apparel & Eyewear Store
More than merch — this is a lifestyle extension of the SCU. The store will feature exclusive Hank Luciano-branded apparel alongside luxury and affordable eyewear from global fashion houses like Gucci, Cartier, Dior, Tom Ford and more — all sourced through a leading authorized distributor of designer eyewear.
⚙️ Why Crowdfunding?
We’re building this entire world independently — That means every dollar raised helps bring StoneGate to life exactly the way it was envisioned.
Your support helps fund:
- Illustration, story writing, and graphic novel printing.
- 3D animation development using Unreal Engine.
- Voice acting, cinematic sound, and motion sequences.
- Apparel design and storefront development.
- Marketing, giveaways, and exclusive backer rewards.
Even with a successful launch, we’ll continue raising funds through additional crowdfunding platforms, private investors, and product sales to keep pushing the universe forward.
"It all started with a silent delivery in the desert. One drop. Two cars. No turning back."
🔗 Follow the Campaign
Support the vision. Follow the coming soon page on Indiegogo now and be part of the foundation:
This isn’t just funding a project. It’s launching a universe. And it starts with you.
Welcome to StoneGate City.