Minecraft: Echoes Of the Ancients

PROJECT SUMMARY

Title: Minecraft: Echoes of the Ancients

Format: Independent Animated Feature (Fan-Created, Non-Affiliated)

Runtime: Approx. 2 hours 10 minutes

Genre: Dark Fantasy / Adventure

Target Audience: Ages 13+ — for those who grew up on Minecraft and crave lore-rich, cinematic storytelling

Tone: Mythic, emotional, nostalgic — Arcane meets Fallen Kingdom, with a modern polish and a classic Minecraft parody soul.

Logline:

In a darker, more dangerous Minecraft world, a grizzled survivor and a fearless explorer uncover an ancient corruption spreading across the realms. As the Hollow King stirs beneath the Skulk, the last descendants of the Old Builders must face the truth — or risk losing everything to what lies beneath.

About the Project:

Echoes of the Ancients is a fan-driven, fully independent animated feature film inspired by Minecraft's forgotten lore and the golden age of Minecraft YouTube animation. Think back to Fallen Kingdom, Take Back the Night, and Herobrine Origins — now reimagined as a full-scale, emotionally grounded fantasy film with queer representation, cinematic visuals, and a world built block by block. This is a passion project currently operating on a revenue-share basis. All collaborators will receive credit, portfolio use rights, and an equal share of revenue from YouTube, merchandise, crowdfunding, or other earnings. We are currently casting and hiring for the first film in a planned trilogy, with a prequel series also in development.

Planned Universe

Film 1: Echoes of the Ancients — the rise of the Hollow King

Film 2: Untitled — \[Details classified]

Film 3: Untitled — \[Details classified]

Series (Prequel): The Age of Builders — set before the fall.

Currently Casting (Voice Actors)

Main Roles:

Steve — Stoic, wounded, reluctant hero with ancient Builder blood

Alex — Energetic, sharp-tongued explorer with a heart for truth

Toren — Quiet redstone genius, thoughtful, grieving

Lily — Brave, grounded, and emotionally driven; Alex’s former partner

The Hollow King — Ethereal, mythic, terrifying yet poetic

Illager Priest — Chilling, fanatical, soft-spoken but persuasive.

Supporting & Background Roles:

The Elder — Gravelly, mysterious, the last voice of forgotten truths

Bartender — Sarcastic, dry-witted, used to seeing strange things

Elder Mira & Elder Koda — Leaders of Oakvale; wise and lore-rich

Guard Villager / Scouts / Drunk Villager

Jasper (Steve’s lost love)

Toren’s Partner (Flashback)

Skulk-Infected Mobs & Whispering Voices (vocal FX / creature-style).

We’re Also Looking For:

Animators & Artists (Minecraft-Inspired Aesthetic)

3D Animators (Mine-imator, Blender, or stylized block models)

2D FX Artists (Skulk, lighting, magical VFX, dramatic overlays)

Concept Artists (ruins, ancient cities, corrupted forests, Builder tech)

Scene Designers for ancient redstone temples and cinematic cutscenes

Optional: composers, sound designers, Minecraft machinima fans.

Compensation & Credits:

This is a revenue-share project with all profits split equally among active team members. All collaborators will receive full credit and portfolio usage rights. Share equally in future revenue (YouTube ads, merch, crowdfunding). May be invited to return for sequels and future projects.

Apply / Audition / Submit Portfolio:

Email: [redacted]

Subject Line: ECHOES TEAM – Director And Script Writer

Please include:

A short intro about you and what you love about Minecraft

Your voice reel, portfolio, or sample work

Any relevant experience, favorite projects, or inspirations (optional).