From the moon to the earth - a job post by Nayden Zhelev

About the job

Seeking Director, Producer & Financier for High-Concept Animated Short.

I am seeking a passionate and visionary team to bring my high-concept animated short film, FROM THE MOON TO THE EARTH, to life. This project serves as the climactic final episode of a gripping trilogy.

Logline: After being re-enslaved on the Moon, a rebellious leader must orchestrate a desperate escape back to Earth, sparking a bloody riot to win freedom for himself and the woman he loves.

Project Description: FROM THE MOON TO THE EARTH is a 12-minute sci-fi thriller that fuses the gritty survival of The Martian with a planetary conspiracy buried in human history. The script is complete and features a tight, character-driven narrative with a powerful, unforgettable twist.

Recaptured and enslaved to clean the lunar tombs of their own ancestors, rebel leader Kirk plots a desperate escape to Earth. His plan is shattered when his lieutenant, Karl, betrays him for the love of Kirk's girlfriend. The betrayal erupts into a catastrophic riot, allowing Kirk and his girlfriend to flee in a stolen spacecraft at the cost of their comrades' lives. They survive a violent crash-landing on a remote Pacific island. Now stranded but free, Kirk is determined to complete his original mission: to expose the grandiose lie about World War Two to all of humanity.

This short film serves as a proof-of-concept for the trilogy's climactic final episode, strategically targeted at major animation and genre film festivals.

I'm Looking For:

DIRECTOR I seek a director with a strong visual style and a passion for genre-bending storytelling (Sci-Fi/Thriller). You will be responsible for:

• Leading the creative team (including the Storyboard Artist).
• Translating the script's atmospheric tension and dramatic character moments into a compelling visual experience.

FINANCIER / PRODUCER We are seeking a financier or a producer with financing capabilities who believes in the commercial and festival potential of high-concept animated shorts. This is an opportunity to attach your name to a project with a strong, marketable hook. You will be involved in:

• Exploring grants, co-productions, and investor opportunities.
• Guiding the project through the production pipeline.
• Product placement.

What We Offer:

• A high-concept, marketable idea with strong franchise potential.
• A collaborative environment where creative input is valued.
• A project designed for the festival circuit with a clear path to attracting audience and industry attention.

Project Status:

• Genre: Animated Short, Sci-Fi, Conspiracy Thriller
• Lookbook/Mood Board: In Development
• Budget Top sheet ready

How to Apply:

Please send a direct message here on Stage 32 or email with the following information.

• For Financiers/Producers: A brief overview of your experience and your interest in the project. 
• For Directors & Storyboard Artists: A link to your portfolio/reel and a brief statement on why this concept resonates with you.

Let's build something incredible together. I look forward to connecting!

All positions will be paid once a producer is secured and funding is in place.    

Serious collaborators only. Thank you for your understanding!