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

About the job

Seeking Producer and Director for High-Concept Animated Short Film

Logline: A Nazi moon base holds the key to a rewritten history, forcing a trapped soldier to escape not just a lunar prison, but the lies of his own planet.

Project Description: I am seeking a passionate and visionary team to bring my award-caliber, high-concept animated short film, "FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON," to life. This is about 13-minute sci-fi conspiracy thriller that blends the historical intrigue of Inglourious Basterds with the mind-bending scope of The X-Files.

The script is complete and has undergone multiple developmental edits, resulting in a tight, character-driven narrative with a powerful and unforgettable twist. The story is set in a secret lunar base and follows two workers—one a disillusioned newcomer, the other a Moon-born insider—as they uncover truths that rewrite human history. Their plan to escape leads to a betrayal and a revelation that expands the conspiracy to an interplanetary scale.

I’m looking for key collaborators to join the producer (myself) in this early stage.

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

* Defining the overall visual aesthetic and tone of the film.

* Leading the creative team (Storyboard Artist, etc.).

* Working with the producer to establish the pacing and emotional beats of the animatic.

* A strong vision for translating the script's atmospheric tension and dramatic character moments into a compelling visual experience.

* Experience with animated projects is a significant plus.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER We are seeking 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. The producer will be involved in:

* Developing the funding strategy and budget.

* Exploring grants, co-productions, and investor opportunities

* Product placement.

* Guiding the project through the production pipeline.

What We Offer:

* A polished, high-impact script with a proven "wow" factor.

* A dedicated producer committed to seeing this project through to completion.

* 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:

* Script: Complete (9 pages/13 minutes)

* Genre: Animated Short, Sci-Fi, Conspiracy Thriller, Alternate History

* Lookbook/Mood Board: In development

* Line-Item Budget ready

Line-Item Budget

How to Apply: Please DM me here on Stage 32 with the following:

* For Directors : A link to your portfolio/reel and a brief statement on why this concept resonates with you.

* For Executive Producers: A brief overview of your experience and your interest in the project.

* This short film is conceived as a proof-of-concept for a larger series.

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!

*Note: FROM MARS TO THE MOON (Episode 2) and FROM THE MOON TO THE EARTH (Episode 3) are also ready and posted. All three episodes are interconnected, while also able to stand alone as separate short anime films, with the potential for the project to expand into a feature film.