Otis

Staged by ARCHA Production, this 2D animated road trip, post-apocalyptic feature aims to intercept a wide +8 audience. The plot centres on two kids, 13-year-old Sofi, and her 10-year-old brother, Hugo, who live away from civilisation in a rusty ship stuck in a cliff. Their lives change when they find the titular robot. They manage to power it on and discover that his destination is the same place: a city called Ekk, where they believe their lost mother is awaiting them. Presented on stage by Diviak and producer Martin Drgoň, the main themes tackled by the English-language picture are “determination, a strong will to carry on, friendship and acceptance of others.” The project’s development, backed by the Slovak Audiovisual Fund, is set to end in 2023, and the overall estimated budget is €2.7 million. Otis is slated for release in 2026.