GFM Animation today announced it has secured theatrical distribution sales in multiple territories for the animated feature film Stitch Head, which will be making its World Premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the “Annecy Presents” program. Deals have been inked with the following distributors:
Wild Bunch (Germany – co-production), Wild Bunch (France), Vertice Cine (Italy & Spain), IDC (Latin America), FilmFinity (South Africa), Nos (Portugal), Neo (Greece), Vertical (Eastern Europe), Central Partnership (CIS), Acme (Baltics), Myndform (Iceland), Aviro (China), Filmbridge (Mongolia), Skyline (Vietnam), Filmhouse (Israel), ECS (Middle East) and Ricochet (Airlines).
Directed by Steve Hudson and based on the children’s book by author Guy Bass, Stitch Head flips the Frankstein fable on its head, telling the story of a humble hand-crafted creature’s step into the spotlight.
Synopsis: In a castle’s laboratory high above the little town of Grubbers Nubbin, the maddest of all Mad Professors awakes monstrous creations to (almost)-LIFE™ … then promptly forgets about them. It is down to Stitch Head — the Professor’s very first creation — to keep everything in order, something he does without praise or thanks. Until one day, a tired looking freak show comes to town, led by its owner Fulbert Freakfinder. The show needs a new attraction and when Freakfinder meets humble Stitch Head, he knows he has found his star.
The cast is led by Asa Butterfield (Sex Education) as Stitch Head, Joel Fry (Cruella) as Stitch Head’s freshly-created best friend, Creature, and Tia Bannon (Midnight Sky) as Arabella, a fearless young girl and the monster’s greatest ally. They are joined by Rob Brydon (The Amazing Maurice), Alison Steadman (Life Is Sweet), and comedians Fern Brady and Jamali Maddix.
“We’re delighted to be announcing these international distribution deals ahead of Annecy, which is testament to the film’s great story, engaging characters and superb animation,” said Fred Hedman, GFM Animation’s Head of Sales. “With discussions underway for the remaining territories, including the U.S., we’re looking forward to family audiences worldwide falling in love with Stitch Head and his band of monsters, just as much as we have.”
Other films on GFM Animation’s slate include the first two films from the Stan Lee Universe slate — Heroes at Large and Silver Sentinel — and Humbugged!, from the team behind Hoodwinked!
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