Movies - Ancanar

	Movies - Ancanar

Ancanar is a fantasy feature film now in final production. A departure from conventional studio filmmaking, it was undertaken as an independent project by Sam R. Balcomb and Raiya Corsiglia, et. al., Now the pic moves forward with co-operation with producer Barry Opper. It draws heavily in theme and tone and inspiration from the works of Tolkien, but provides a unique artistic perspective, original storylines and characters.

Production began in 1999. The website showcasing the product to date experienced unexpectedly widespread success to fans (who were augmented into hundred of thousands within that year) Two versions of the trailer have been released, now available and updated at www.Ancanar.com. Ancanar, when completed, will seek distribution both in the US and overseas.

The fantasy film fan base was a prime determiner in Ancanar's success. Internet word of mouth generated a quantitative buzz that overpowered servers processing the demand for previews. Savvy fantasy film fans, their appetites whetted by the quality and scope of the LOTR film series, eagerly welcomed the concept, artwork, and germinating film with great enthusiasm: Balcomb and Corsiglia have been invited to conventions (DragonCon, Ring*Con, The Gathering, Ringbearers Day and Tolcon) and enjoy a bolstering of press and media coverage. In 2003 there was considerable interest in re-shooting the film, with a studio budget.

The story is heavy influenced and inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien's works, now enjoying worldwide critical success and mass popularity. Many believed the setting would be Middle-earth. The tale, however, takes place in the fictional Valley of Rammoth. Discussions about it encompass the land of Ancanar belonging to Middle-earth, in one of those regions not mapped or described by Tolkien (eg. far east), as in some types of fan fiction. Names, cultures, and original historiographic content from the Ancanar site indeed resemble Tolkien's Elvish languages and literary linguistic heritage.

Story

The days of peace are ending for the Rammoth people. A community of woodsmen, farmers, and tradesmen, they have long isolated themselves from the greater workings of the outside world. Their ancient ties with the Immortals have faded, leaving only vague memories of the tall, keen-eyed race.

The High Seat, Aglanar, must decide between his two progeny, one adopted, one natural, to select who will inherit Rammoth's rule, for the chieftain's health is failing. Both have many gifts. But his son, Ancanar, is convinced that a hidden Elven city beyond their borders is protecting the secret of lasting life. A secret that could save his father.

Unknown to Ancanar, many great forces are now converging upon the Rammoth...

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