Entry:  Azureus Rising

Pronunciation:  Azh-ur-ee-us Rise-ing

Function:  noun

Information:  AZUREUS RISING is the proof-of-concept animated short-film for a science fiction action adventure feature film saga and next-gen video game.  The 6 minute piece, has been featured on hundreds of blogs & websites around the world.  Since it's premier on youtube.com May 17th, 2010 - Azureus has received more then half a million hits and counting.  Azureus Rising has also won 8 awards to date including; Best Animated Film, Best Director, Best Visuals, Best Editing, Best Sound Fxs and Best Original Score.  Currently Azureus is in development to be a major motion picture and AAA video game title. 

Video Link:  CLICK HERE

Official Site:   www.azureusrising.com

Filmmakers:   David Weinstein - Director / Writer / Producer,   Lorenz Ruwwe - Production Designer,   James Zhang - Character Designer,   Adam Coggin - CG Supervisor,   Edwin Wendler - Composer,   Neil Uchitel - Sound Designer,   Mason Doran - Lead Artist