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"This is as good as Lord of the Rings, and with the right development it might just be as big."
"It is as symbolic as the Chronicles of Narnia, as epic as the Lord of the Rings, and I'm already nerding out over it."
"This is going to be the next big thing."
Overview
Genesius Films has begun production on a trilogy of 2d graphic novels and animated films that we plan to push through the Angel Investor's Guild to a full-scale animated production and theatrical release.
We have already raised enough funds to complete the first phase of production. We are now moving into the second phase of funding. Please consider supporting this project and becoming a part of our investor circle.
Your investment has the potential to produce:
- The first, full graphic novel
- An animatic and teaser trailer to submit to the Angel Investor's Guild
- A full animation storyboard for the entire first film
- Final scripts for the whole trilogy
The Project
Synopsis
Pierced in his side by a magical thorn, a fisherman travels across the great ocean in search of the star beyond the sea, which, legend says, gives those who find her a gift beyond all telling.
The Star Beyond the Sea is an epic fairytale written out of the ancient and beautiful western storytelling tradition. It is packed with Biblical and ecclesial symbolism, but you would never know it. The story is designed to sink into the soul, and convey moral truths in a way that only stories can.
Excerpts from the script are available to read upon request.
Concept Art (in development)
Artistic Comps
We are developing a unique style inspired by the Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon. Every animated feature film they have produced has been nominated for an Academy Award
Investment Comps
Angel has distributed 2 animated feature films to date – both to massive returns.
David: $86,000,000 at the global box office
King of Kings: $83,000,000 at the global box office
The Plan
Phase I
Graphic Novel, Animatic, Trailer, Scripts
Episode 1 Script + Detailed outline of the full trilogy – Completed
Script for Episode 2 + 3 – May 2027
Graphic Novel Part I – June 2027
Animatic + Trailer – June 2027
Storyboard for full episode 1 – June 2027
"Torch" submitted to Angel Investor's Guild – August 2027
Phase II
Animated Feature Film
Full-scale production begins – January 2028
Theatrical release – Summer 2032
Parts II and III of the trilogy will follow upon successful theatrical run of the film
*All timelines are estimated
Why support The Star Beyond the Sea?
Investor sheet
Film and media shapes our culture more than anything else. It is our mission to bring truth, goodness, and beauty back into our culture through transcendental stories. There is an unspoken, deep, mythological understanding of the world buried in every human heart, and it shapes the way that we perceive everything. The primary way that our personal and cultural ethos is built today is through media. Films impact every aspect of our lives. These films are designed to be our generation's Divine Comedy, our generation's Arthurian Legend, the next generation of epic fairytales like The Lord of the Rings or The Chronicles of Narnia. This is the front lines of culture, influencing our lives and the lives of our children for the Greater Glory of God.
Get in touch with us by sending an email to: jeremy@genesiusfilms.com
Why a Graphic Novel?
Graphic novels are extremely popular for our demographic. We will use the graphic novel both as a tool for generating revenue as well as for building an audience. We are not simply relying on building an independent audience for the graphic novel or the film, and we are already in talks for a graphic novel deal.
Why Angel Investors?
The Angel Investors are hungry for animated projects. Angel has only distributed two theatrical animated films as of this writing, both in 2025, which together yielded $169,000,000 at the box office – this does not include streaming revenue. This project is exactly what they want to invest in. You will also have the opportunity to invest in the film at this time for the possibility of large returns on your investment.
For questions or other inquiries contact:
jeremy@genesiusfilms.com
(208) 965-0865
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