I made a new sci-fi character and a short cinematic story. It's about how our lives might be more connected than we think.

I wanted to mix sci-fi visuals that look real with spiritual ideas. I thought about things like consciousness, compassion, and the cycle of life. Instead of a usual action-packed future story, I aimed for something more emotional and that makes you think.

I created the character, wrote the story, and then used Cantina to make the character and world real in a short pilot episode.

@Nihal Gound make sure to post the pilot video in the comments here so the judges and participants can watch it here on Contra.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

This is a message from the heart, from someone who wanted to succeed but couldn't, and perhaps this is his final attempt. I worked for years for free, creating and trying again and again, but I never won a prize that could help me continue my journey. I created this character, Meltboy, a melting slime, to represent my current exhaustion and how drained I feel.

I couldn't create and publish the video, even though I have a desktop. I simply don't have enough time to keep waiting for a solution. But I will keep waiting for the result, and one day, Insha'Allah, I will come back and see what happened. Maybe, just maybe, my final attempt will succeed.

Hi! feel free to reach out and let us know what issue you are having if you would like help with video creation!