Hey there Last Lumenian readers, we're looking for you to submit an exciting concept for an animated short film that builds upon one of three potential storylines from The Last Lumenian, a thrilling science fiction book series filled with magic and romance.
The Last Lumenian is an award-winning novel about the coming of age story of a not-your-average princess named Lilla. As the Era War between two ruling archgods threaten the seven galaxies, Lilla becomes a rebel in disguise and sets out on an adventure full of magic and romance to defeat the dark god before he finds her.
Now we need your help to build upon this thoughtful, high-fantasy, science fiction novel and create an original animated short film. Groundbreaking writer, S.G Blaise, has given us the starting point with three unique storylines that we'd like you to add your own creativity to and craft exciting beats for your favorite storyline below, that will inspire viewers of the eventual animation to embark on their own adventure in the seven galaxies.
Storyline #1: Arrov’s Adventure
Prince Arrov got his (in)famous 3 tiered cross bow through a quest his oldest brother dared him/challenged him. This quest required Arrov to find his way through a cave full of monsters, and come out alive under pressure - to get his cross bow!
Storyline #2: Hollow Healer
How a quest for more power leads a healer down a dark path, and to discover who he really is. Be careful what you wish for! (Origin Story of the Dark God)
Storyline #3: Eilish & Lilla
When Lilla and her Mom hide from a turned Mage, Eilish keeps Lilla from being scared by sharing secret stories about The Seven Galaxies and magic. We learn that these two are not the typical Lumenians - and danger is still lurking!
Will you describe the monsters that Prince Arrov encounter in the cave? The stories that Lilla's mom tells her? Or perhaps a tragic event that befalls the hollow healer? The choice is yours, but make sure your concepts will be visually dynamic and narratively interesting in an animated short film. While you can tell a full story in a short film, be careful not to submit concepts that would necessitate a ton of backstory and explanation. They should be instantly relatable and understandable to evoke powerful emotions within the audience.
Five winning concepts will receive the following:
To enter your submission, you must:
EXPOSURE: YouTube and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Conventions
TARGET AUDIENCE: Lovers of entertaining and complex fantasy adventures, with a dash of romance.
TONE/FEEL: Intriguing, Magical, Romantic, Action-Packed
EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES:
The Last Lumenian Animated Short Film Concept Project is open for submissions from 12:00 PM PT on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, to 12:00 PM PT on Friday, February 7th, 2025. Submissions not received within this time period will be disqualified. See Official Rules and requirements for eligibility and other requirements.
STORY SUMMARY
The Last Lumenian Book 1 Overview:
Lilla is a rebel fighting for the refugees's freedom from oppression. The king, her father, lost touch with reality ever since Lilla's mother died. Now everyone else is paying the price.
The arrival of Callum, a powerful Teryn general, complicates Lilla's life. His presence leads to conflicted feelings and friction with Arrov, a handsome pilot and fellow rebel.
Her life is not what she imagined it to be. Not by far. Meddling gods, love interests and sudden magical abilities have no room in Lilla's world, but that has become her new reality. No matter how hard she pushes them away, it's too late. They all seek to control her anyway.
Now the Era War between two ruling archgods forces Lilla to act: accept who she really is, magic and all; find true love; fulfill her destiny by defeating the Archgod of Chaos and Destruction before He finds her. The Last Lumenian.
KEY CHARACTER BIOGRAPHIES
Prince Arrov, Son Of Queen Amra
Quote: “There shouldn’t be asteroids here.”
Description: Prince Arrov, standing at an impressive 7 feet tall, has midnight blue hair and eyes, blue skin, and wields a distinctive three-tiered a’ice crossbow. Born in Galaxy Five of A’ice (Galaxy Date: 35,874), he is the seventh son of Queen Amra and a skilled pilot. Despite a happy childhood, competing with six older brothers led to many dangerous adventures, fueling his lifelong craving for excitement. At the age of 24, his quest for adventure led him to join the Uhnan rebels, where he crossed paths with Lilla.
Prince Amhalf, Oldest son of Queen Amra, brother of Arrov
Quote: “What the A’ice Giant’s ass is this?!”
Description: Prince Amhalf, age 36–who is four inches taller (7’4”) than his youngest brother Arrov–is the oldest of the seven sons of Queen Amra of A’ice. He has midnight blue hair and eyes, blue skin, and used to wield a distinctive three-tiered a’ice crossbow, nowadays he prefers halberds, the heavier the better. He is the heir to the throne and often the burden of that responsibility leads him to make risky decisions that end up complicating his and his siblings’ lives. Luckily, he has a good heart that would stop him from crossing lines. He might be overly arrogant, overbearing, overconfident, and overly boastful but he is a kind person deep down. Very, very, deep down.
Ma’hana Lilla Of Serrain
Quote: “Buckets of Fishguts!”
Description: Lilla is a 19-year-old rebel in disguise, standing at 5’5” with long dark violet hair and matching dark violet eyes. Born in Uhna (Galaxy Date: 35,879), she follows a promise made to her mother, Eilish, and joins the rebellion, driven by her unwavering belief in protecting those who cannot protect themselves. Choosing the side of light in the Era War, Lilla rises to become the right hand and general to the Archgoddess of Eternal Light and Order.
Lumenian Eilish
Quote: “Everything will be fine.”
Description: She was a 500-year-old (Galaxy Date 35,398) Lumenian and mother of Lilla with long dark violet hair and matching dark violet eye. She left the Lume World without the permission of the Archgoddess of the Eternal Light and Order. She ended up on Uhna, but never married the king, Lilla’s father.
Healer Amator (Hero of Hallow Healer)
Quote: “Hear me beg for your help.”
Description: Healer Amator is a tall (6’2”), lanky man in his late twenties. He was a father and husband. He was an adequate healer to his village, Mator. (His name means Healer of the Village Mator as healers lose their given names at a very young age when they begin the apprenticeship to a healer. The reason behind it is to showcase how vital the healers are to the community. No one is allowed to call him his given name, and he has already forgotten it to his chagrin.) He has dark brown hair and matching eyes. His usual outfit is a loose white shirt and pants, tied with rolled fabric that holds many of his potions and dried herbs.
LOCATION/SETTING SUMMARIES
The Seven Galaxies
It consists of seven galaxies, named Galaxy One all the way to Galaxy Seven. There are many secrets hidden in the Seven Galaxies. Each galaxy is vast with numerous solar systems populated by all kinds of monarchies, coalitions, etc. Uhna, A’ice and the Cave are all located in Galaxy Five. Village Mator is located in Galaxy One, the birth place of the archgod.
A’ice
Part of the Pax Septum Coalition, it is a world where winter rules most of the time. It has snow-covered mountains, tundras, pine forests and quaint villages with log houses. Its inhabitants are tall and lanky. They have light-blue skin tone and dark blue or black hair with matching eyes.
The Cave
It is an interconnected, semi-dark cavern with various sizes of caves. There are many twisting tunnels full of stalactite and stalagmite and other rock formations. There is a bottomless lake in the middle of it, where a humongous A’ice Cave Carpa lives (long, black body with sharp scales, head is a mix of alligator and shark with two tentacles; the head is at least six feet long.) The color scheme is mostly dark grey, dark brown with snow thrown in. There can be shafts of light visible. It is really cold inside. Many things are already frozen like trapped animals, hunters, and their weaponry that’s left behind.
Village Mator
It is where Healer Amator lives and spends most of his time. The village is in an early stage of development. They have log houses with straw roofs. They keep their grazing animals in corrals between houses. They do their farming outside. They also have root vegetables, herb gardens and even the beginning of an orchard. The village is settled on a plain. In the not too far distance there are hills, mountains, forests, and rivers. It is an ideal location for a community to grow and progress with everything they need close by.
Uhna
Two suns’ light shine down on an oceanic world, peppered with islands in varying sizes. Its weather is tropical but still has mild to moderate winter that can last for 7 months. The ocean is called Fyoon Ocean. The island, where the famous Crystal Palace and home to Lilla can be found is called Fye Island. On it, there is the Piercing Mountains into which the palace is carved into. The mountain got its name from its unforgiving and sharp peaks. On Fye Island, there is also a village Lilla likes to visit. The refugee camp where Lilla spends her time, is located in Olde Capital City. The islands are mostly tropical with palm trees and sandy beaches.
In order to be considered, include the below materials in your submission. Tongal strives to have selections made by the end of the Evaluation period, but additional time may be required by the Sponsor, depending on any number of factors.
The top concept submission will be selected and receive $1000. Two additional concept submissions will be selected as first runners up, and will receive $500 each. A final two additional concept submissions will be selected as second runners up, and will receive $250 each.
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