March 2024 Set Design Challenge: Futuristic Fantasy

Step into the near future with 'Futuristic Fantasy: Jungle Crash,' our set design contest inspired by a (hypothetical) play set in the year 2024. Craft a visionary landscape that transports the audience to a lush jungle where a futuristic spaceship has crash-landed. Embrace the challenge of blending advanced technology with the natural environment, showcasing the wreckage of the spaceship amidst the foliage. With a make-believe budget of $15,000, unleash your creativity and ingenuity in bringing this futuristic vision to life. Join us in shaping a world where the boundaries of imagination meet the beauty of nature.

Show Synopsis:

Jungle | Year 2024 | Crashed Spaceship | Futuristic Technology | Natural Environment

In the thrilling play 'Jungle Crash,' the near future collides with the untamed wilderness as a futuristic spaceship crashes into a remote jungle. Set against the backdrop of dense foliage and ancient ruins, the story follows the survivors as they navigate the wreckage of their ship and patience with each other. As characters struggle to survive in this hostile environment, our characters discover that the missiong may have been sabotaged and start to question each other's motives.

The play is set in a remote jungle, where the dense foliage and towering trees create an immersive backdrop for the futuristic wreckage of the crashed spaceship.  You're encouraged to build a set that gives your imaginary director lots of options for both group and separate side conversations among the crew.

Your Extra Element:

Your extra challenge is to create a dramatic destruction sequence for the spaceship to be performed live on stage. Whether it's through creative use of props, special effects, or innovative stagecraft, let your design bring the destruction of the spaceship to life in a thrilling and visually stunning manner.

Characters:

• Captain Aiden Storm:
• A fearless leader with a heart of gold, Captain Storm commands respect and loyalty from his crew as they navigate the dangers of the jungle. His unwavering determination and quick thinking make him a natural leader in the face of adversity.
• Dr. Maya Rivers:
• A brilliant scientist with a passion for exploration, Dr. Rivers' insatiable curiosity drives her quest for knowledge as she investigates the mysteries of the crashed spaceship. Her sharp wit and resourcefulness make her an invaluable asset to the team.
• Navigator Leo Vega:
• A skilled navigator and expert in survival techniques, Leo Vega guides the crew through the treacherous terrain of the jungle with precision and skill. His calm demeanor and quick reflexes keep the team safe in the face of danger.
• Engineer Nova Sparks:
• A master of technology and innovation, Nova Sparks keeps the spaceship running smoothly with her technical expertise and ingenuity. Her creative problem-solving skills are put to the test as she works to repair the damaged ship and ensure the crew's survival.
  

Requirements:

• Basic Requirements:  Must incorporate the crashed spaceship, jungle environment, some sense of ruins or the ancient world, and a dramatic destruction sequence for the spaceship.
• Make-Believe Budget:  $15,000
  
• Setting Details:  Remote jungle setting, with dense foliage, ancient ruins, and the wreckage of a futuristic spaceship.
  
• Submission Guidelines:  3D renderings, sketches, models, or whatever you like!  It should be accompanied by a brief description of design choices, no more than 75 words.
  
• Judging Criteria:  Creativity, practical use, integration of the extra element, and overall visual impact.  It must serve the story.

Prizes:

Our favorite 3 submissions will each receive a digital copy of the Beauty & The Beast Effects book.

Rules

• Entries must be submitted by the last day of the month.
• One entry per person, per challenge.
• Your design must be original. No stealing.
• You can't use AI to generate the final product.
• You must be a member of our little Facebook Community.
• You must be over 18 to win prizes.
• Participants retain ownership of their designs but grant us the right to showcase entries on the website and related promotional materials.
• If you get booted from the Facebook Group for breaking the rules, you will also be disqualified from any ongoing design challenges.

How To Share Your Design

Post your design to our Facebook Community in one single post which contains your 75 word description and up to 5 images of your design. You must include the EXACT hashtag below, or your entry will not be found of included.

Post Format (This helps us find the submissions and is super important!):

March 2024 - Futuristic Fantasy

#designchallenge_march2024

**insert your 75 word description here**

**include up to 5 images**