The Rusty World – Steel Hearts
The year is 2075. In an epic adventure we follow 4 children who wants summer holidays but when they crash land in no-man’s land, where only wild robots live and nature grows uncontrolled, they find themselves on the quest of their lives. They strive to reach civilization again, confronting an unexpected enemy and becoming courageous STEEL HEARTS.
The year is 2075. The four siblings Lark, Peter, Bowie and Ramona live in the über-positive community Nyropa, which is led by the organization Atlas. The children find it difficult in their own way to conform to Nyropa’s standards of constantly being positive and perfect. So when the children’s parents cancel their summer vacation to send them to Positivity Camp, Lærke makes a spontaneous decision: She takes her siblings on the summer vacation they have been promised! However, the trip does not go as planned and the children crash into the raw and abandoned Denmark, where wild, dangerous robots are ravaging. However, it turns out that it is not the robots and wild nature that are the villains, but Atlas himself. On their escape across Denmark, with Atlas hot on their heels, they befriend the warm-hearted, old robot Skrot, and as a team they must fight together to save themselves, their friend Skrot and expose Atlas’ deception.
Pitching team
Linni Rita Gad
Linni Rita Gad started as a producer of animated shots, moved on to being the main producer of the animated tv-series 'Talking Tom' and 'Friends' (Season 4 & 5) and now has her first animated feature expected to start full production in 2026.
Linni is known for determination, thoroughness and a collaborative approach combined with a passion for scripts and a sharp eye for talent.
Stefan Fjeldmark
Stefan Fjeldmark is the founder and director of the animation production company, EyeCandyFilm.
Stefan began his career as a co-founder of A Film, and is the director of successes such as 'The Trouble with Terkel,' 'Help! I am a Fish,' 'Asterix' and the animated tv-series 'Talking Tom and Friends.' He holds an Academy Award Nomination and has an impressive rank 3 as best-selling Danish director internationally.
Stefan is a narrative craftsman whose work is characterised by imaginative brilliance, warmth, and an instinct of telling stories that appeal to a wider audience.