Picture Tree Intl. has come on board as the international sales agent for Sebastian McKinnon’s fantasy epic “The Stolen Child.”
In the film, war ravages the Human Kingdom. A daring poet must lead three mystical heroes deep into the Faerie State to find a lost prince, return him to the throne and restore the peace.
Currently shooting in British Columbia, production will move to Iceland and France in early 2025 for an anticipated release in 2026 with Immina Films distributing in Canada.
“The Stolen Child” is based on McKinnon’s short film trilogy “Kin Fables.”
McKinnon is set to compose the original soundtrack for the film alongside his collaborators under the alias Clann.
McKinnon is an artist for trading card game “Magic: The Gathering” and this marks the first time an artist for the game has directed a feature film.
McKinnon said: “It is an immense privilege to make this film — a journey 12 years in the making, now becoming reality thanks to the support of my fans, and my artistic and producing partners. My aim is to make a gem of a fantasy film that will resonate with a global audience, offering something beautiful, daring and unseen.”
The cast includes Stephen McHattie (“The Fountain,” “Watchmen”), Jason James Richter (“The Little Things,” “The Last Rampage”) and Teddy Van Ee (“The Girl in the Woods,” “Metal Lords.”) Among the key crew are Kristof Brandl as DOP (“Falcon Lake,” “Dune 2”) and Justin Lachance as editor (“Sharp Objects,” “Big Little Lies”).
Catherine Boily (Metafilms) and Tara Cowell-Plain (Cowpi Media) are producing, with executive producers including Sylvain Corbeil (Metafilms), Lee Broda (LB Entertainment), Francis Cucuzella (House of Youth), Carl Francesco, Stephen Robusto (House of Youth) and Joel Martinez.
PTI’s AFM lineup offers a diverse selection of films across various genres. Among the highlights are the true story-based historical dramas “Raptures” and “Frieda’s Case,” as well as the supernatural crime thriller “The Osha Rule.” The slate also features bittersweet comedies like “The Mystery of Love” and “Butterflies,” alongside coming-of-age films such as “Vena” and “A Quiet Resilience.” Rounding out the lineup are the fantasy blockbuster “Chantal and the Magic Kingdom” and the Icelandic black comedy “Divine Remedy.”
