A name equals man, a thought equals action.
When Petryk, a schoolboy, just mentally takes revenge on his classmates and erases their names from a letter to him, they disappear from the real world and fall into the land of Baronia. In order to save them, Petryk must change himself and discover the secret of Baronia. This land is full of strange and funny inhabitants, but the ruler Baron Primadon is insidious and cruel. Together with his friend Kate and teacher Bonny, Petryk goes to Baronia to bring their friends back. Petryk turns from an avenger into a hero and conquers the cruel world of Baronia.
Director’s statement
"We all are familiar with it; the feeling of being hurt and bearing a grudge. The film teaches us what effect this emotion can have on our close environment and the bad impact of living the emotion to its fullest. It is important to show Petryk’s way, to convey Petryk’s transformation from a little avenger to a person driven by loyalty to his friends, to a true hero.
This journey can be perfectly shown in the mystical land with its various characters and the different obstacles Petryk has to overcome. We will create even more dynamics, humour and drama, so that Petryk’s journey to a hero will create a pure Wow-effect. The original visual style that has not been used in animation yet will give the characters made of rubber their authentic existence. The emotional footprint from history continuously changes as the plot develops. Until its end, the film delivers a delightful, high-spirited feeling to the viewer. It will convey the power and undeniable importance of friendship."
Director
Rostyslav Garbar
Rostyslav Garbar is a Ukranian director, artist and animator for 2D/3D animation films and games. He has directed The Dragon Spell, the first Ukrainian 3D animation feature film. His 3D animation of the computer game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. (GSC) generated EUR 300 Mio. revenue worldwide. His latest project, the animation series Dave & Ava has 4 billion views on YouTube.
Filmography:
- The Dragon Spell, 2012-2014, feature film
- Dave & Ava, 2015-2018, Youtube show (75 episodes, 195 minutes of animation)
- Trouble Nubble Gum, 2018, 3D feature film
info@kapianimation.com
Producer
Michael Margulis
Michael Margulis worked as a theatre manager in Ukraine, Russia and Central Asia for 10 years. He has been a Business Solution Architect for international projects with total revenue volume of EUR 180 Mio for 20 years. He is an expert in building bridges between the creative & business world.
michael@kapianimation.com
Country of production
Ukraine
Target audience
6 – 9
Animation technique
3D (CGI)
Production company
Studio KAPIEstimated budget
EUR 2,520,000
Funding secured
EUR 1,310,000
Looking for
Co-producer