P. O. P. : P. P. - SYNOPSIS

PROJECT PLAN: SYNOPSIS

The Idea behind the Film INVASION:

Preliminary Synopsis:

The story takes place in the dead reaches, a wasteland of wreckage and ruins.

“A complete loser of an alien discovers an unfamiliar presence in his wasteland home.”

A strange cross between a crab and a frog, Nihl lives in the wasteland as it’s sole inhabitant. He occasionally likes to entertain delusions of grandeur brought on by his isolation and various insecurities and neuroses. These rarely last long, however, as Nihl is in fact a complete coward, he will curl up into a ball at the slightest provocation.

Eventually, Nihl discovers that the unfamiliar presence is Seraphi. Extremely enigmatic and inhuman, Seraphi’s motivations and personality are incomprehensible to others. Later in the design process, the design changed to resemble that of a prehistoric crustacean to hint at how ancient the creature might be. This unsettling look is contrasted with wing-like protrusions and other angelic qualities such as a halo of light emanating from its central ‘eye’. The contrast and relationship is inspired by that between Wall-e and Eva in wall-e.

Our Protagonist, Nihl; lives in ‘The Dead Reaches’: a ruined city of a long lost civilization. Strutting along confidently, Nihl is suddenly confronted with a strange light emanating from the borders of his home. The illusion of confidence is shattered as Nihl cowers in fear, peaking out from behind his claw. Eventually, his curiosity prevails and he begins to investigate the mysterious presence. Periodically scuttling, running and cowering behind objects, Nihl moves forward along the corridor of ruins, all while the light in the distance flickers and gains in intensity. Quivering, Nihl reaches the edge of the ruins and encounters Seraphi, an enigmatic and angelic creature hovering above the ground, which has been the source of the strange light. She is much larger and more imposing than Nihl and initially appears unresponsive. After a moment of uncertainty, a curious exchange ensues with both creatures examining each other. Nihl, feeling more at ease with his new company, reaches out nervously with one claw and pleads to be taken away from his this place. Seraphi responds by promptly Devouring Nihl. Hostile looking plates and claws flare up from Seraphi’s back as she rips Nihl to shreds. Bristling with rage, Seraphi roars as the camera pans upward to show thousands of creatures like Seraphi appear as glittering lights in the sky. There is a flashing of light from Seraphi just as the camera cuts out and only black is visible with Seraphi’s metallic screeches still audible.

A dead creature resembling Seraphi can be seen in the background, indicating a conflict in the distance past.


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Ari.