
Synopsis/Details
In 2325, Earth's last sequoia stands hidden between warring superpowers. When orphans Nova, Terra, and Pax discover its existence beyond their orphanage's digital feed, they escape to find it. Their presence triggers military confrontation and media sensationalism. After uncovering AI’s betrayal and facing sacrifice, the siblings stay one step ahead, broadcasting the truth in real-time. In a race to save the tree, they reveal sinister plans and simultaneously spark Earth's renewal.
THE LAST TREE TRILOGY
In a world where Earth's final protected zone becomes the flashpoint for global conflict, three orphaned siblings discover that environmental protection has become humanity's most sophisticated lie. The Last Tree follows Nova, Pax, and Terra as they escape their mass-orphanage to find Earth's last living sequoia only to uncover a conspiracy that spans centuries and threatens the future of natural life itself.
The Last Tree launches an ambitious trilogy exploring the intersection of environmental collapse, technological control, and human resistance. The sequel, The Weight of Earth, finds Nova confronting the systematic poisoning of Earth's "failed" protected zones, while the concluding chapter, The TechneKata, reveals the final battle between natural and artificial intelligence for the planet's future.
This narrative-first science fiction franchise combines epic world-building with intimate character drama, examining how orphaned children become the unlikely guardians of humanity's last hope. Set in 2325, the trilogy spans from mass-orphanages to orbital guardian vessels, from the last living tree to underground resistance networks, creating a universe where environmental protection and authoritarian control have become indistinguishable.
All Accolades & Coverage
Currently in competition with notable recognition:
Cannes 2025: "stood out in its ambition"
BlueCat (first reader) 2025: "The Last Tree is an extraordinary feat of speculative storytelling", "Cinematic and pulse-pounding", "The script's dialogue often sings with purpose" "Tragic and cathartic" and ends with a "Beautifully earned note of hope"
BlueCat (second reader) 2025: "The Last Tree is a bold, emotionally resonant sci-fi that carries the scale of Children of Men and the spirit of The Iron Giant"
Slamdance 2025: "ambitious and imaginative screenplay with epic world-building... and some innovative ideas"
Action Adventure Festival: "Very interesting concept that has never really been done before"
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Set Mission
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Dereliction of Duty
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Several
Special Effects:
Blue/green screen, Other in-camera effects, Other post processing effects, Significant cgi
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Female Young Adult, Male Adult
Hero Type:
Legendary, Ordinary
Villian Type:
Corrupted, Machine
Advanced
Subgenre:
Action Suspense-Thriller
Subculture:
Cyberpunk, Futurism, Hacker
Action Elements:
Hand to Hand Combat, Physical Stunts, Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Female Centric, Female Protagonist
Life Topics:
Coming of Age
Time Period:
Distant future, Near future
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Relationship Topics:
Family, Sibling
Writer Style:
Jonathan and Christopher Nolan