Sky of Tides: ATLA

When a video game IP crosses over into film or television, it’s usually long after its initial release in the market. It’s also typically produced by a separate team or company.
The simultaneous production of the Sky of Tides: Atla animated series and the associated adventure-RPG video game Sky of Tides presented a unique opportunity for our creative team to explore the same rich world and characters across two distinct mediums and through the lens of two original protagonists – at the same time.
The broken world of numen9, with its oceans suspended in the sky and its radioactive wastelands full of monsters, presents a fascinating backdrop for the stories in both the game and the animated series. The writers of the game and series, The Pearman Brothers, delivered a host of unforgettable characters and an engrossing narrative drawing on the vivid world-building by Ukranian-Canadian creator Lina Skorbach. It doesn’t take long to feel the depth and originality of their creation, and an exceptional cast of voice talent quickly brings these characters to life. Voice recording sessions have rarely been so smooth or so much fun!
Atla’s story is a coming-of-age adventure exploring the difficulty of stepping outside society’s expectations when deep inside we know something isn’t right. It shows a teenager facing a world that pulls her in different directions and wants things for her that may not be in her best interest. We see how hard it is to step outside of our conditioning. But regardless of what we’re born into, there’s always the potential for humanity and growth. And some fun along the way.