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

About the job

Seeking Producer & Executive 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 13-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.

EXECUTIVE / 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!

*Note: FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON (Episode 1) and FROM MARS TO THE MOON (Episode 2) 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.