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INTRODUCTION SC Films specialises in international film sales, distribution, finance and film production. SC Films is based in Soho, London and was founded by Simon Crowe and tech entrepreneur Matthew Joynes in 2008. We focus on 4–5 theatrical films per year, working closely with producers and financiers to close finance and maximise revenues worldwide. 2017–2018 has been an exciting period for SC Films. Our 2017 releases have included the acclaimed Chinese animation Big Fish & Begonia, the Spanish box office hit Ozzy and the sci-fi epic Realive. 2018 started with White Fang premiering at Sundance Film Festival ahead of its international roll out and the release of Gnome Alone from director Peter Lepeniotis (The Nut Job), which was a great success in all territories. The highly anticipated Charming from producer John Williams (Shrek) featuring Demi Lovato, Sia and Avril Lavigne will arrive in Summer 2018. Ellipsanime – As part of the Dargaud Group, Ellipsanime’s ambition is to develop and produce children’s film and TV programs for a worldwide audience. Based in France, Ellipsanime has been able to build one of the most comprehensive catalogues on the market by developing animation SC Films International Ltd programs targeted at children and families such as: The Adventures of Tintin, Contraptus, Garfield, t +44 (0)20 7287 1900 Kinky & Cosy. In 2013, Ellipsanime took over Storimages (Yakari, Trotro). scfilmsinternational.com Now Films – Now Films is a Berlin based production company and is dedicated to developing, financing and producing artistic documentaries and director driven narrative films, with a human interest and a strong personal point of view. Eleni Ampelakiotou is particularly focussed on the international market for young audiences. She has been a member of the program selection committee of Berlinale section Generation since 2010, Ark is their first animated feature. 02 ARK AT 8 (3D) More information: SCFilmsInternational.com Credits Not Contractual
STATUS GENRE WRITER DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Production 3D Family Animation Cory Edwards Cédric Babouche (Houdini, Maia Tubiana – Ellipsanime (Germany / France) (Based on a play & book by Ulrich Hub) Imago – Cannes Film Festival) Bettina Morlock – Now Films Delivery Q2 2020 ARK AT 8 (3D) Everyone around the world knows the story of Noah’s ark, but you’ve never heard it told like this! 3 penguins, one boat, total chaos! Action adventure family animation from the creative talent of Cory Edwards (Hoodwinked!). The script is based on the award winning German book Meet at The Ark At Eight written by Ulrich Hub. In a corner of Antarctica, three simple penguins have their blissful lives uprooted by the arrival of a dove with an invitation – an invitation to take a ‘cruise to a new world!’ Our bumbling heroes must be at the ark at 8, but the invitation has one strict rule, only two of every kind will be admitted. What chance do three penguins have? After setting sail on a polar bear powered ice float and stowing away on this historic voyage, the plight of Pen, Goo & Wyn becomes a funny fable seen through the eyes of the animal passengers. The dove, on the word of Noah, is in charge of running the ark, every species has a role to play, from the king of the jungle to the gorilla guards. After clumsily trying to hide their existence the penguins are soon found out and the dove decrees that one of them must walk the plank! The chaos that ensues puts the whole ark in jeopardy, and it is soon left to the penguins to save the boat from sinking. Proving that in this case, maybe 3 penguins are better than 2. With the tone of Madagascar, Ice Age and a bit of The Marx Brothers, this new twist on an old tale takes a humorous look at conformity, classism and the gentle power of forgiveness. This is a must see film for all the family! Based on the book by Ulrich Hub Cory Edwards Credits Not Contractual More information: SCFilmsInternational.com ARK AT 8 (3D) 03
DRAGONKEEPER (3D) Stereoscopic CGI animated action adventure film for all the family, based on the award-winning novels by Carol Wilkinson. Dragonkeeper is the first official Spain/China co-production between producers Manuel Cristo- bal, Larry Levene & the China Film Group. From animation studio Ilion (Wonder Park, Planet 51) and visual direction by the legendary Sergio Pablos (Rio, Despicable Me) & Borja Montoro (Zootopia). In ancient China after a clash with the humans, dragons are banished from the kingdom. Many years later, innocent and freedom-yearning orphan, Ping, is looking after the last two dragons when she discovers that one has sadly died, and the other is guarding a precious and rare dragon egg. As palace guards arrive the remaining dragon, Danzi disappears, and before Ping has the opportunity to explain what has happened, she is mistaken for an accomplice and must runaway herself. Danzi and Ping escape from the palace together and must return the dragon egg to the ocean to save all dragons from extinction! On this wild and dangerous adventure, Ping finds a way to unlock her power and discovers she is a true Dragonkeeper. H THE BOOKS 04 DRAGONKEEPER (3D) More information: SCFilmsInternational.com Credits Not Contractual
STATUS GENRE WRITER DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Production 3D Family Animation Carole Wilkinson Ignacio Ferreras Manuel Cristobal, (Spain/China) (Based on her award winning novels) (Wrinkles) Larry Levene, Delivery Q4 2020 China Film Group Credits Not Contractual More information: SCFilmsInternational.com DRAGONKEEPER (3D) 05
MY FATHER’S SECRETS My Father’s Secrets is an important and thought-provoking film that focuses on a family’s journey to reconciliation after facing the trauma of the Holocaust and Auschwitz. Famous Israeli author and renowned cartoonist, Michel Kichka is the son of a man who was the sole survivor of his family, all of whom were killed in the concentration camps. At 20 years old, Michel’s father returned to his native Belgium, fathering four children, two girls and two boys. In response to their father’s life being so devastating, his children have never stopped wanting to free themselves, each in his or her own way. This intimate and poignant story, told in a unique and touching tone, could only be done justice through animation. A story about survivors and the triumph of the human spirit. 06 MY FATHER’S SECRETS More information: SCFilmsInternational.com Credits Not Contractual
STATUS GENRE WRITER DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Production Animation Michel Kichka Vera Belmont, Xavier Picard Je Suis Bien Content (April and the (France / Benelux) (Based on his original graphic novel) (Moomins On The Riviera) Extraordinary World), Left Field Ventures Delivery Q2 2020 (Madame Bovery) Bidibul (White Fang) Credits Not Contractual More information: SCFilmsInternational.com MY FATHER’S SECRETS 07
HALLOWAIIAN: ADVENTURE HAWAII An island paradise is all fun and games until someone awakens the man-eating Pineapplehead! Family action adventure set on the beautiful island of Hawaii. In the vein of The Goonies, E.T. and Jurassic Park, HALLOWAIIAN: ADVENTURE HAWAII follows three kids who must put their differences aside to save the island from a monster thought only to live in legends. Kai, Leilani, Eddie and the Menehune, Hawaii’s mischievous creatures, must band together to stop the monster they have mistakenly awoken. Facing great dangers along the way, the kids realise the true meaning of courage, friendship and tradition. The voice cast stars Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things), Mark Hamill (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Hawaii Five-0 alumni Teilor Grubbs and Mark Dacascos, and Tia Carrere (Lilo & Stitch). The film is being directed by Sean Patrick O’Reilly at Arcana Studios whose most recent releases were Pixies and Howard Lovecraft. The screenplay was written by David Swift, Scott Owen and Stephen Meier. Producers are Fresh Baked Films’ Erick Dickens and Scoutabout Entertainment’s Page Feldman. SC Films’ Simon Crowe will executive produce the animation with Matt Joynes and Chad Donvito. H VOICE CAST Tia Carerre Noah Schnapp Mark Hamill (Lilo & Stitch) (Stranger Things) (Star Wars Legend) 08 HALLOWAIIAN: ADVENTURE HAWAII More information: SCFilmsInternational.com Credits Not Contractual
STATUS GENRE WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Production Action/Adventure Animation David Swift Sean Patrick O’Reilly Erick Dickens (Canada) Scott Owen (Arcana Studios – Pixies, Page Feldman Delivery Q3 2018 Stephen Meier Howard Lovecraft) (NBC –The Celebrity Apprentice) Credits Not Contractual More information: SCFilmsInternational.com HALLOWAIIAN: ADVENTURE HAWAII 09
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS: THE REEF 3 Completing the trilogy to the highly-acclaimed series featuring Pi, Cordelia and all our other favourite sea creatures. This time it’s Junior, Pi and Cordelia’s son, who wants to “break free “ from his parents grasp, to gain independence and escape from the reef. “There must be more to life than just our reef, I want to explore the World!” In the tradition of Jules Vernes’ classic novel Around the World In 80 Days, Junior sets off on an adventure of a lifetime. Guided by the wise old turtle Nerissa, Junior must learn to trust his instincts and his newly formed friendships to navigate his way through the chills of the Atlantic, the ships of the Suez Canal and crocodiles in China. Along the way he discovers New York, the Titanic, London, Paris and the ruins of Atlantis. Exhausted and with only a few days left of his epic journey he must pass through the Panama Canal to make it home. Fun, action and adventure in this animated adventure for all the family. Sharkbait/The Reef: Voice Cast The Reef 2: Voice Cast Freddie Prinze Jr., Evan Rachel Wood, Rob Schneider Rob Schneider, Busy Philipps John Rhys-Davies. Andy Dick, Drake Bell USA release: TWC USA release: Arc UK release: Warner Bros. UK release: Paramount 10 AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS: THE REEF 3 More information: SCFilmsInternational.com Credits Not Contractual
STATUS GENRE WRITER DIRECTORS PRODUCERS In Production (USA) 3D Family Animation Stephen Meier (Sherlock Holmes and Mark Dippe (Reef 2, Garfield’s Fun Fest) Mark Dippe (Reef Franchise) Delivery Q4 2019 the Case of the Missing Santa Clause, Taedong Park (Reef 2) Dan Chuba (Outback) Hallowaiian: Adventure Hawaii) Simon Crowe Jules Verne Jules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the creation of the Voyages extraordinaires, a widely popular series of scrupulously researched adventure novels includ- ing Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in Eighty Days. Verne is generally considered a major literary author in France and most of Europe, where he has had a wide influence on the literary avant-garde and on surrealism. Verne has been the second most-translated author in the world since 1979, ranking between Agatha Christie and William Shakespeare. He has often been called the “Father of Science Fiction”, a title that has also been given to H. G. Wells and Hugo Gernsback. Mark Dippe Mark is a legendary filmmaker with a specialty in ground breaking VFX and animation features. His VFX credits include The Abyss, Terminator 2 and more recently The Shallows starring Blake Lively. Mark has also gone on to direct titles such as Spawn, Reef 2 and Michael Jackson’s Halloween. Dan Chuba Producer, writer, director, Dan began his career in VFX and has gone on to become an acclaimed animation producer. Most recently, his titles include The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island, Reef 2 and the upcoming The Angry Birds Movie 2. Credits Not Contractual More information: SCFilmsInternational.com AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS: THE REEF 3 11
STATUS GENRE WRITER DIRECTORS PRODUCERS In Production Family Animation Byron Kavanagh Mark A.Z. Dippé Legacy Classics, Andrews McMeel Universal, (US / Korea) (CBS’ Michael Jackson’s Halloween, Bridget McMeel and Tim Peternel Delivery Q4 2019 The Reef 2) MARMADUKE Family animated adventure based on the classic comic strip. Is Marmaduke the most loveable dog in the world? MARMADUKE epitomizes the overgrown lapdog, with an irascible streak and a penchant for mischief that is tempered with a deep sense of love and responsibility for his family. This new version is set in the world of elite dog shows rife divas, rivalries and slapstick comedy. The film is funded by publishers Andrews McMeel Universal and forms part of a re-launch of the MARMADUKE brand, with more films, TV series and merchandise planned. Mark A.Z. Dippé (CBS’ Michael Jackon’s Halloween) directs from a script by Byron Kavanagh. Lead producers are Dan Chuba, Bridget McMeel, Mark A.Z. Dippé and Timothy Peternel. Executive Producers include Andy Sareyan and John Glynn. America’s most playful pooch has been delighting fans since 1954. The lovely Great Dane currently appears in more than 660 newspapers, in twenty different countries worldwide. 12 MARMADUKE More information: SCFilmsInternational.com Credits Not Contractual
STATUS GENRE WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Production Family Animation Juan Antin, Patricia Valeix Juan Antin Didier Brunner, Folivari, O2B Films, (France/Luxembourg/Canada) (Long Way North), (Mercano Jury Prize Annecy) Doghouse Films, Kaibou Productions Delivery Q3 2018 Olivier de Bannes and Blue Spirit Studio PACHAMAMA Pachamama is the new feature from the legendary French producer Didier Brunner – multi Oscar nominated for The Old Lady and the Pigeons, The Triplets of Belleville, The Secret of Kells and Ernest and Celestine. Pachamama is the first CGI animation feature to be produced by Damien Brunner and Didier Brunner’s new company FOLIVARI. The film has started production in France and will be theatri- cally released there by Haut Et Court (Song of the Sea, Yellowbird) in 2018. Set in the Andes, Pachamama is an action adventure story about a young boy Tepulpaï, who dreams of becoming a Shaman and his best friend Naïra. A sacred treasure is taken from their village, they set off on a mission to retrieve this irreplaceable artefact. Tepulpaï must prove himself to be brave, virtuous and trust his instincts. Guided by the Great Condor, they become the heroes of the village. The script is written by the director Juan Antin (Mercano, which won jury distinction prize in Annecy), and Patricia Valeix (Long Way North). Producers are Folivari, O2B Films, Doghouse Films (Luxembourg), Kaïbou Productions (Canada – The Little Prince), Blue Spirit Studio and Haut Et Court Distribution. Didier Brunner comments “Much like Kirikou and the Sorceress, The Boy Who Wanted to be a Bear, and The Secret of Kells, Pachamama is an invitation for young viewers to discover a culture and civilization that are different from their own.” Credits Not Contractual More information: SCFilmsInternational.com PACHAMAMA 13
STATUS GENRE WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCER In Post Production (USA/India) 3D Family Animation Story: Patrick Burleigh, Will Widger Cory Edwards Prana Studios (Disney’s Planes, Delivery Q4 2018 Screenplay: Patrick Burleigh & (Hoodwinked!) Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue) Will Widger and Cory Edwards WISH (3D) Wish is an animated 3D family film, that marks the re-teaming of animation powerhouses, writer/director Cory Edwards and Prana Studios. In their first film together since Hoodwinked!, Cory Edwards and Prana Studios reunite to uncover the secret of how wishes get granted, and take us on a journey into the unknown. Wish tells the story of Doran, a whip-smart Wish-Agent who embarks on a fun-filled and action-packed adventure to defeat an evil villain, restore the world’s faith and belief, and make one little girl’s special dream come true. The quaint town of Wellborough is known for its world-famous wishing well, but its citizens are oblivious to the tiny creatures who live beneath it...the Wish-Agents of the underground World of Terranea. With its universal themes, strong moral messages, and a 6-inch hero who will brave all odds to restore Wellborough’s faith in wishing, Wish will make you laugh and tug at your heartstrings. Starring, Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect, Wreck-It Ralph), Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy), Ed Asner (Up), Terri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives) and Madelynn Rose Yen (Boardwalk Empire, Orange Is the New Black). H CHARACTERS Bree Cyrus Slinky 14 WISH (3D) More information: SCFilmsInternational.com Credits Not Contractual
ON RELEASE IN 2018 – SEE WWW.SCFILMSINTERNATIONAL.COM FOR MORE DETAILS WHITE FANG (3D) CHARMING (3D) GNOME ALONE (3D) THE LEGEND OF KING BIG FISH & BEGONIA (3D) SOLOMON For the first time, the Jack ‘Happily Ever After’ just got a little 3D family animation from Young Solomon is infatuated Twelve years in the making, this London novel ‘White Fang’ will be more complicated. Charming is producer John H. Williams. with the Queen of Sheeba, who Studio Ghibli-inspired animation produced as an animated feature a 3D romantic, action adventure Mother and daughter with the has arrived to gauge his suitability is the Chinese box office smash film. White Fang is the classic tale featuring some of the most help of an army of gnomes for marriage. In his eagerness to of Summer 2016 with over of a canine’s journey from life in beloved characters in the history must defend themselves from impress her, he breaks his late $85,000,000 BO. the wild to domestication. of cinema; Prince Charming, an attack by troggs. father’s command and accidently Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and releases the devil Asmodeus Drawing inspiration from classic Set in Yukon, Canada during Snow White! Chloe and her mother Catherine from his prison in the belly of Chinese literature, BIG FISH & the 1890’s Klondike Gold Rush are moving again. This time to the earth. Unleashing havoc, BEGONIA is a beautifully crafted, the story explores themes of Charming is an irreverent family a wonderful gothic house with Asmodeus takes over the fantasy animation film that took moral- ity, redemption and love. animated comedy adventure a weird collection of garden Kingdom of Kerusales and 12 years to make. It is inspired by Since Jack London’s classic about a young prince cursed gnomes. Chloe immediately banishes Solomon away into Studio Ghibli style story-telling novel was first published in 1906 with an irresistible appeal, and starts to notice odd things hap- the Arabian desert. Can Solomon and imagery. Big Fish & Begonia it has gone on to become an the one kick-ass girl who wants pening around the house. Chloe succeed in putting an end tells the story of a deity, in the international bestseller translated him for nothing but money. makes an amazing discovery. to Asmodeus’ tyrannical thirst form of a young girl (Chun) who into over 89 languages. The garden gnomes are alive! for power? seeks adventure in the human Featuring Demi Lovato, world, as a dolphin. Featuring Nick Offerman, Paul Avril Lavigne and Sia. Featuring Becky G (Power USA distribution by Giamatti and Rashida Jones. Rangers) and Josh Peck The Orchard. USA distribution by Premiered at Sundance 2018. (The Wackness). Shout! Factory. Credits Not Contractual More information: SCFilmsInternational.com ON RELEASE IN 2018 15
STATUS GENRE WRITER DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Post Production (Australia) Sci-Fi – Action Sandra Sciberras (The Green Door) Sandra Sciberras (The Green Door) Grace Luminato (The Green Door) Delivery Q1 2019 Megan Wynn (The Mountain Between Us) Sandra Sciberras THE DUST WALKER After an insidious parasite is brought to earth by an alien spaceship, Jo Sharp must fight to protect her family and the town she loves. An alien spaceship crash-lands in an isolated town in the middle of the Australian desert. It releases an insidious parasite that attacks the brain of all creatures including humans, making them disorientated, unnaturally strong and violent. Sergeant Jo Sharp, a long-time local cop desperately yearns for the city after being dragged back to the small township due to the birth of her nephew. Prepared to leave, she wakes to find the township without communication. With her last day of duty ahead of her, Jo decides to rectify the problem with the help of her partner Luke Dawson. They soon realise that the ‘simple’ problem of fixing the coms tower is not so simple at all. As unexpected events unfold, the town starts to fall victim to a parasite that is spreading faster than it can be contained. The manic town desperately seek salvation as they run from their infected love ones, but it seems they have been trapped by unknown forces. With no way out and the virus claiming more and more towns people, Jo struggles to understand why… It eventually becomes clear that she must work with the alien creature, who is prepared to destroy the virus at all costs, if she wants to survive. A genre hybrid of alien sci-fi and thriller – The Dust Walker will keep its audiences on a fast journey, making the 24-hour time frame intensely adventurous, horrific and chilling. H CAST Jolene Anderson Stef Dawson Richard Davies (Prey – Blumhouse Pictures) (The Hunger Games Series) (Tidelands – Netflix) 16 THE DUST WALKER More information: SCFilmsInternational.com Credits Not Contractual
STATUS GENRE WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCER Pre Production (UK) Sci-Fi – Action Nick Davies Phillip Escott (Cruel Summer) Daniel J. Harris Delivery Q1 2019 Brett Davies 3 DAYS ON PLANET EARTH An alien crash landing on her farm leaves Efa cut off from the world. She soon finds herself working with a mysterious MOD agent in order to try and save the planet…but at what cost? DAY 1: Efa’s quiet farm life is disrupted when ghostly aliens crash-land on her property. Before she has the opportunity to recover from the shock, a mysterious MoD agent, Smith, has invited himself in to her home. He is on the hunt for young healthy humans to satisfy the ravenous brain-eating aliens. Realising her daughter’s life is at risk, Efa is determined to keep her safe from the mad man that has invaded their lives. A few miles from the farm, Sam and Callie’s tumultuous relationship is heightened when the aliens attack their hostel. DAY 2: Sam and Callie emerge from their hiding space to find they, and the handyman Marcus are the lone survivors. With the half- eaten bodies of their friends scattering the path, they must find their way to the nearest town if they want to live. As Efa’s distrust for Smith grows, it soon becomes clear that they must work together if they want to stop these creatures from destroy- ing their world. DAY 3: Sam, Callie & Markus reach the supposed safety of Efa’s farm. But when night falls, Efa must choose between them and saving her own daughter. Will it be the end of the world… or just the end of Efa’s world? One thing is for certain, the aliens are here. A sacrifice must be made. Sci-fi action thriller from producer Daniel J. Harris and director Phillip Escott. Credits Not Contractual More information: SCFilmsInternational.com 3 DAYS ON PLANET EARTH 17
LIBRARY ANIMATION TITLES Family animation has always been the driving force of SC Films. Creatively animation can be magical and financially animation has historically outperformed other genre of films. The potential for franchise, TV spin-offs and merchandising also makes animation A LIAR’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY (3D) THE BOXCAR CHILDREN GAMBA aka Air Bound (3D) GARFIELD’S FUN FEST very appealing. Animation films are regularly in the top ten grossing films released worldwide. Universal storytelling creates mass appeal. Animation is family orientated which sells more tickets at the cinema. GARFIELD PET FORCE (3D) GET SQUIRRELY (3D) JUNGLE SHUFFLE (3D) MONKEY KING: THE HERO (3D) Large audience appeal increases ancillary values. The ability to tell stories that live action cannot tell. New technology is pushing cinematic boundaries (3D, 4D+ Technology). OUTBACK (3D) OZZY THE REEF REEF 2: HIGH TIDE There is a longer financial life-span for animation films. Animation films are historically the least pirated genre. Potential for TV spin-off and film franchises. Merchandising opportunities. Soundtrack potential. YELLOWBIRD (3D) The emergence of China as a huge growth market for animation films. 18 LIBRARY ANIMATION TITLES More information: SCFilmsInternational.com Credits Not Contractual
LIBRARY LIVE ACTION TITLES AWAYDAYS BADASS BULLET CHOOSE COCKNEYS VS ZOMBIES DEAD WITHIN DEMON HOLE EMELIE FIRST NIGHT THE FOLD FOSTER GHOST MACHINE GREEN STREET 3 I AM SOLDIER THE LAST SHOWING NOT ANOTHER NOT REALIVE RETREAT ANOTHER MOVIE ROAD GAMES SWINGING WITH THE ROMANTICS TOWER BLOCK WILD CHERRY WINTER’S DREAM THE FINKELS Credits Not Contractual More information: SCFilmsInternational.com LIBRARY LIVE ACTION TITLES 19
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