THE LEGEND OF SANTA | BAFTA Qualifying Animated Christmas Short Film

Описание: When a compassionate bishop sees that his woodcarving hobby has the ability to brighten a poor girl’s life, he sets out on a journey to see that children everywhere have the same opportunity.


"Very evenly paced" (Hilary Audus, Animator on "The Snowman")

"The film's world is inviting and feels truly magical” (Bobby LePire, Film Threat)

"A charming and heart-warming short" (Cady McClain, Emmy nominated director)

"Sweet and sentimental" (Anton Bitel, Projected Figures)

“5 stars out of 5. This remarkable achievement offers six unforgettable minutes” (Jason Knight, UK Film Review)

"Has the makings of a feature-length animation film” (Tony Asankomah, GhMovieFreak)

"Quiet, gentle and touching" (Marin Mandir, Movie Critic 2000)

"A beautiful little film" (Jim Schembri, jimschembri.com)


2020-2021 Film Festival Selections:

McMinnville Short Film Festival (Audience Award Nominee)
Dokufest (BAFTA Qualifying Festival)
Fresco International Film Festival
West Sound Film Festival
Golden Bee International Children's Film Festival (Winner of Best Original Soundtrack)
Moscow International Children's Film Festival
Okotoks Festive Film Festival


Written by: Daniel Colyer
Directed by: Andrew de Burgh
Produced by: Daniel Colyer, Laurie Ashbourne, Andrew de Burgh
Art & Animation by: TheTreeFort Animations
Original Music by: Marc Timón
Inspired by the book “A Magical Christmas Adventure” by Daniel Colyer.

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