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EXCLUSIVE: UK indie Cantilever Media, shaper of animated franchise The Amazing Maurice, and income patient Architect are launching Christmas Inc. to buyers up of this year’s Cannes market.
The movie marks nan 2nd task from nan companies’ precocious announced associated task which will spot them co-sell and finance animated characteristic films for nan world market.
Christmas Inc. will beryllium produced by Cantilever Media and ReDefine Originals pinch Kazoo Films taking authorities for nan UK and Ireland. The task was developed by Moonshot Films, who besides service arsenic co-producer.
Co-written by British screenwriter Chris Anastasi (Madness successful nan Method) and drama writer Clare Plested, nan movie will beryllium directed by Avgousta Zourelidi (Monster High: Electrified). ReDefine Originals, a co-producing imaginative partner, is nan exclusive animation workplace for nan feature.
The synopsis reads: “With Santa retired to nan Bahamas, Christmas is now tally by Christmas Incorporated, a glossy, firm empire led by eccentric billionaire Jerri Ronson, who is group connected modernising, streamlining and optimising nan festive period. Eager to beryllium herself, Goldie, Jerri’s eager elf assistant, is sent from sunny California to unopen down nan world’s past accepted artifact workshop, hidden heavy successful nan rainy British countryside. There, she discovers a chaotic world of handmade toys, misfit elves and unexpected heart, and originates to realise what really makes Christmas special. Now Goldie must determine wherever she stands earlier Christmas loses its magic for good.”
Architect’s Calum Gray said: “Christmas Inc. is ace charming, affectional and funny. It’s going to beryllium a pleasance for nan full family. We are delighted to beryllium presenting it to buyers successful Cannes.”
Greg Gavanski, Managing Director of ReDefine Originals commented: “We are delighted to beryllium co-producing different nosy family escapade pinch Andrew and nan astonishing squad astatine Cantilever. Our artists are having a blast bringing this magical caller world to life.”
Andrew Baker, CEO of Cantilever Media, added: “Christmas Inc. is a nosy animated family movie which we are judge will go a timeless, yearly favourite. Chris and Clare person written an incredibly funny and lukewarm screenplay and Avgousta’s imagination and acquisition committedness to make this an enduring festive film. We are delighted to unveil for Cannes.”
