January 12, Colombo (LNW): Mogo Studios has unveiled the first trailer for The Secret of the Moonstone, marking a milestone moment as Sri Lanka’s inaugural full-length animated film prepares for an international release.
Slated to reach global audiences in the near future, the film is set against the backdrop of a reimagined, futuristic Colombo. At its heart is Lucky, a curious young boy, and his close companion Taniya, whose search for truth draws them far beyond the city and deep into Sri Lanka’s enchanted wilderness.
Their quest centres on the legendary Book of Wisdom, once safeguarded by Lucky’s ancestor, the folk hero Maha Dena Muttha, and now watched over by a mysterious guardian known as Nila.
As the journey unfolds, the pair must outwit an old nemesis, Chandi, while navigating a richly imagined world where cutting-edge technology exists alongside ancient myths. Along the way, they gather unexpected allies and rediscover values of courage, loyalty and shared heritage.
Behind the project is Mogo Studios, widely recognised as the country’s leading animation house. The studio has earned a reputation for award-winning storytelling and technical innovation, including its use of advanced real-time animation pipelines and a world-class Vicon motion capture system.
With this release, Mogo aims to place Sri Lankan animation firmly on the global map.
The newly released trailer offers audiences their first glimpse into this ambitious cinematic adventure.
