The last adventure on Earth.
A film by Aryasb Feiz
In a post-apocalyptic world, teenage Mara arrives in Aurora—the last place on Earth with livable conditions—to help build the escape ship. But its future is in danger because its leader, Kass, has other plans. Will they save themselves or the world?
After the world is flooded with poisonous dark waters, MARA (13), her father, and her small robot best friend, BIBI, fly their ship to Aurora—the only surviving village, perched on the highest mountain still above water.
However, they soon learn Aurora is in danger too, as the poisonous ocean of fossil fuels and toxic chemicals continues to rise. To save the 1,000 people who live there, KASS, the head of government, orders everyone to collect levitating stones and to build a giant flying ship to carry them to safety.
But a darker truth lies beneath: Kass plans to take the ship for himself and his family, leaving everyone else behind. Things become even worse when Kass kidnaps Mara’s father — a skilled naval engineer — to build the ship faster.
Mara is heartbroken when she also learns that LEO (13) — her new friend and co-worker — is part of Kass’s Secret Police and has been spying on them. Later, Leo decides to stand on the right side.
With help from her loyal robot, Bibi, and a few trusted villagers, Mara must execute a clever plan to stop Kass and the Secret Police, rescue her father, and save Aurora.
Animated Family Adventure
Retro-Futurism Steampunk
Loyalty and family, abuse of power, saving the planet
6/7–13/14 y/o, theatrical & streaming
13 yo female protagonist. She’s often intimidated by the unknown, but still brave enough to find the courage and explore it. Initially too naive and sometimes impulsive, she grows into a strong, smart leader. Her mother disappeared when she was little, but Mara carries her mysterious necklace everywhere.
De facto head of government. On paper, he’s Aurora’s number 2, but he’s taking advantage of the sick and elderly President to govern the village in his own way. Kass makes demagogic speeches claiming the enemy is at the doors and that everyone should work harder and faster to build the massive floating ship RADA to save the people of Aurora from the upcoming flood. However, he plans to leave everyone behind and escape with his family and close ones, so they can have more resources to survive.
Mara’s new male friend. He’s a fairly shy guy and easily intimidated. He’s (secretly) the 21st member of the Secret Police and Kass’s orphan nephew. Kass gave him a life, and he’s now morally compelled to spy on Kass about the villagers' activities and to signal if any rebellion plans arise. Even when Kass’s plan is revealed, he’s promised a seat on the ship's board if he can help defeat the rebellion. However, Leo changes, choosing the light over the darkness, and supports Mara in her mission to save her father and Aurora.
A small, multi-handed robot with a hammer and an extending grabbing hand. He doesn’t speak, but makes small communicative noises that only his best friend, Mara, understands. Bibi isn't as advanced as other robots in Aurora, but he’s loyal and, even though he has minor fights with Mara, he’d sacrifice his life for her.
Mara’s father, 45. A hyper-idealistic, optimistic, gentle man. He likes to see only the good in people and things, which often causes him trouble, and by the end of the story he becomes more pragmatic. After losing his wife, he became more protective of Mara. Vincent is a highly skilled naval engineer who, with Mara, built his own flying caravel-style ship.
Head of the Secret Police, reporting directly to Kass. Milo isn’t really a bad guy, but he’s been promised a career and a place on RADA for licking Kass’s butt. He’s the “paperwork person” who runs the government’s operations. In the end, he commits a small act of justice — but he won’t escape the people’s “punishment” of having to clean the ship for the rest of his life.
(de jure) president of Aurora. He and Aurora’s best scientist discovered long ago that the village was also at risk of flooding, which led to the planning of RADA. However, he grew old and sick, and Kass took advantage of him, not knowing that, though Astley couldn’t speak, he had heard everything and, in ACT III, becomes Mara’s strategic mentor, helping her defeat Kass.
Aryasb Feiz is an Oscar-longlisted, Austrian-based, award-winning film director and animator. His animated short films TOMORROW and MR. INDIFFERENT have been viewed 300 million times combined. They were screened and won awards at the Brooklyn Film Festival, Foyle Film Festival, New York International Film Awards, London Independent Film Awards, Los Angeles CineFest, etc.
“Feiz’s short (film) is beautifully constructed due to its balanced tone of comedy and drama.” — Film Threat
“Feiz, known for his viral hit MR. INDIFFERENT brings his unique storytelling vision to life through stunning animation.” — Film Business
“Aryasb Feiz, the visionary behind TOMORROW, orchestrates a visual symphony of emotions.” — Mail News Group
Austria-based Albanian screenwriter. After writing over 100 hours of comedy TV Shows in his home country, he moved to Austria and graduated from Theater, Film, and Media. He was granted funding by the Austrian Film Institute to write a feature film and created a romantic-comedy streaming series (currently in development), which was picked up by a Canadian distributor.
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