The success of the first motion picture sent ripples through Amerathia. Newspapers hailed it as the dawn of a new entertainment age, while investors poured money into the newly established film industry.
But for Matthew Hesh, this was just the beginning.
With the first film proving that cinema was not only possible but commercially viable, he knew what needed to come next—a grand historical epic, a film that would cement cinema as more than just entertainment.
It had to be something meaningful, something that showcased the power of storytelling.
And what better story than Amerathia's own fight for independence?
Two days after the premiere, Matthew gathered his top executives, film directors, and historians at Hesh Studios, which had rapidly become the center of Amerathian filmmaking. The meeting was held inside the studio's main conference room, a simple yet modern space lined with blueprints, concept sketches, and maps of historical locations.
