The internationally acclaimed animator and YouTube creator Daria Cohen celebrates both her birthday and Dracula Day (a suitably spooky date for gothic storytelling) with the news that she is developing her cult favourite series The Vampair into a long-form animated TV pilot in partnership with the Academy Award-nominated Hive Studio.
The creative partnership combines Cohen’s unique gothic vision with the cinematic expertise of The Hive Studio, known globally for its award-winning animation and emotionally rich storytelling. Leading from The Hive is Amit R. Gicelter, the Oscar-nominated creative producer with an extensive history of leading global productions and a deep appreciation for narrative-driven animation.
The Vampair was born out of a series of intricately animated music videos and has since grown into a vibrant creative universe with a massive online following of millions of fans.
In particular, The Vampair has won over viewers with its unique blend of gothic aesthetics, theatrical music, visual storytelling, and macabre yet comic charm.
Beyond YouTube, Cohen engages her audience with behind-the-scenes content, live streams, and art videos, creating a vibrant creative community around her work.
Cohen has developed The Vampair into a full-blown narrative universe that’s become one of the most recognisable indie gothic properties on the web. As her fanbase has grown, there have been louder and louder calls for her to make a full-length adaptation. With this new partnership, she can bring the skills, expertise and capacity to make her fans’ request a reality, all whilst retaining the distinctive spirit of the original work.
Alongside Amit Gicelter and The Hive Studios, to bring The Vampair Pilot series to life, Cohen has assembled an extraordinary team of creative collaborators, each a celebrated force in their field.
Lending their voices and musical magic are icons of gothic and theatrical soundscapes: dark cabaret legend Aurelio Voltaire, whose songs helped inspire the original Vampair shorts; and Paul Shapera, mastermind of the Shaperaverse, known for his genre-bending sci-fi operas and immersive audio narratives.
Vocal talents include Lauren Osborn, a dynamic performer whose work in Shapera’s operas has earned her a devoted cult following, and Krystal LaPorte, a seasoned voice actor known for her wide-ranging performances in anime, video games, and original animation such as Hazbin Hotel.
Rounding out the team is Maxwell Atoms, the visionary creator of The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, who brings his signature blend of macabre humour and heart. Together, this ensemble promises to deliver a gothic animated series as rich, stylish, and unforgettable as “The Night” video itself.
While a crowdfunding campaign will launch on July 6th, 2025, the heart of this announcement lies in the creative alignment between Cohen and The Hive Studio — a shared commitment to crafting animated stories that are visually striking, narratively rich, and emotionally resonant.
Fans can expect behind-the-scenes content, merchandise and memorabilia as well as unique opportunities to engage with the production in the months ahead.
Daria Cohen, animator and YouTube creator of The Vampair says “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 and whole scripts!”
Amit Russell Gicelter, Founder and CEO of The Hive Studio “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.”
