Ancanar
Ancanar is a fan-made independent fantasy film project led by Sam Balcomb and Raiya Corsiglia, now with co-operation with producer Barry Opper. It draws inspiration from the works of Tolkien.
Production began in 1999 as an experiment. The following summer the website was online in order to give information to fans (who were augmented into hundred of thousands within a year) and also to encourage similar attempts. There was also a trailer released. Ancanar, when completed, will seek distribution both in the US and overseas.
The project was welcomed with much enthusiasm: Balcomb and Corsiglia were invited to conventions (DragonCon, Ring*Con, The Gathering, Ringbearers Day and Tolcon) and many articles were written in magazines. Eventually in 2003 there was considerable interest in re-shooting the film, with a studio budget.
The story is heavy influenced and inspired by Tolkien's and many thought that the setting will be Middle-earth. The tale however takes place in the fictional Valley of Rammoth. There have been some discussions about it supposedly belonging to Middle-earth, in one of those regions not mapped or described by Tolkien (eg. far east), being thus some kind of fan fiction. Names indeed are resembling Tolkien's Elvish languages.
Story
The days of peace are ending for the Rammoth people. A community of woodsmen, farmers, and tradesmen, they have long isolated themselves from the greater workings of the outside world. Their ancient ties with the Immortals have faded, leaving only vague memories of the tall, keen-eyed race.
The High Seat, Aglanar, must decide between his progeny who will inherit the rule, for his health is failing. But his son, Ancanar, is convinced that a hidden Elven city beyond their borders is protecting the secret of lasting life. A secret that could save his father.
Unknown to Ancanar, many great forces are now converging upon the Rammoth...