Children’s Animation · Feature Film
World of Mice: The Aviator
There is a whole city of mice under the London Underground, and one of them is about to go looking for something he was told to leave alone.
Trailer
- Title
- World of Mice: The Aviator
- Format
- ~90 minute animated feature
- Genre
- Action adventure, comedy, family
- Stage
- Pre-production
- Finance
- Privately funded
- Rights
- Global or by territory
- Ask
- MG offers invited
The Film
‘Built deep within the nooks and crannies of our underground train stations, and out of sight from the prying eyes of people, exists a whole other world altogether; the world of mice.’
Concept
The world of mice is a hidden society, ingeniously nestled within the underground train stations of London, mirroring the human world above. Their bustling communities include schools, shops, and cafes, all tucked away beneath the grills of human platforms, with access to the undercarriage of trains for transportation.
They see humans, as humans see mice: there, but mostly irrelevant and to be avoided.
Plot Outline
Morris, a young mouse prophesied to change the world, stumbles upon a cryptic message from the legendary Capt. Richards, setting him on a quest to uncover hidden treasure. Along the way, he encounters mystics, martial artists, and a mysterious pilot named Vivian, who helps him unlock the secrets of an heirloom and a hidden aeroplane, “The Aviator.” While Morris and his friends follow the clues, various animals, including rats, squirrels, and voles, join the pursuit of the treasure, leading to a series of chases, battles, and narrow escapes.
With Vivian’s guidance, Morris learns to fly the Aviator and becomes embroiled in aerial combat with the other animals.
A British Film
In the hidden world of mice, a reflection of London’s diverse British culture is observed. Mice represent everyday people, while rats embody gangsters, squirrels are upper-class ‘toffs’, and voles serve as loyal servants with aspirations of becoming overlords. This diverse animal society mirrors various aspects of British culture, showcasing a fascinating parallel between the two worlds.
The film integrates cultural references to classic British television, film, and arts, emphasising the shared experiences and cultural identity between mice and humans.
Audience
- Family audience, built to play to the adults in the room as much as the children.
- British setting with a world that travels: an underground city is legible anywhere there is a train.
- Character led, so it carries into series, games and merchandise rather than stopping at the credits.
The Business
- Privately funded and in pre-production.
- This is a pre-buy against delivery, not an acquisition of a finished film.
- Rights are available globally or by region and medium.
What’s in the pack
The trailer is public. The rest isn’t yet.
- Full synopsis
- Full screenplay
- The deck
- Character and world design
- Production and delivery schedule
- What is still open by territory
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