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SYNOPSIS

Hidden deep below Windsor, an ancient magical book has slept for a thousand years. Legend tells that the Mystical Manual of Moley Magic awaits a chosen mole to bring peace between humans and moles.

Moles are fearful of humans - rarely venturing into the great above, until one day, the mysterious book awakens and elder moles from around the world gather to select a mole to become the Keeper of the magical book. Master Moley, meanwhile, sets on his own adventure, to pick a rose from the Queen’s garden and win the heart of Mona Lisa. This simple act will change not only his life, but the future of all molekind.

CREATIVE TEAM

JAMES REATCHLOUS

CEO/FOUNDER

James, the Creator and CEO of Two Daughters Entertainment Ltd is a British entrepreneur, turned children’s book author. James has 40 years’ experience in publishing, media, marketing and assisting with the growth of global consumer and luxury goods companies.

TONY NOTTAGE

PRODUCER

Tony is the founder of Nottage Productions Ltd, which produces high end bespoke animation for the TV, film and commercial sectors. Tony has over 20 years’ animation experience and started his own UK based animation studio and went on to write and produce “Saving Santa” his first feature film, which sold to over 25 countries. Tony is writing, producing and directing a slate of animated feature films.

LEON JOOSEN

DIRECTOR

Leon started out with a mentorship at Disney Studios in Los Angeles under Erik Larson, before progressing as an animator on “Little Mermaid”, and then moving on to directing (under Roy Disney), on films like “Scooby Doo” and “Aliens in the Attic”. Leon worked with Tony Nottage on “Saving Santa” and “Reds and Grays” and on Tony’s latest film “Land of Sometimes”, starring Ewan McGregor and Helena Bonham-Carter.

WARWICK DAVIS

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Warwick is an English actor, television presenter, writer, director and producer. He played the title character in Willow and the Leprechaun film series, the Ewok Wicket in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter films. Warwick also starred as a fictionalised version of himself in the sitcom Life’s Too Short, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

DOMINIC GARDINER

TV DISTRIBUTION

Dominic is the CEO of Jetpack Distribution. He has a passion for kids television. Dominic has 20 years experience in the industry and prior to Jetpack held various senior level roles at global TV and entertainment companies including The Walt Disney Company and Turner where he was the Channel Manager of Cartoon Network.

NEAL PETTY

ART DIRECTOR

Neal has been a visual development artist for over 25 years, working with studios that include Paramount Pictures, Lego, Disney, Universal Studios, Illumination and many more. Neal’s recent films include “The Goofy Movie”, “Secret Life of Pets”, “Gnomeo and Juliet”, “Saving Santa” and most recently “Sherlock Gnomes”.

SOMU MOHAPATRA

ANIMATION HEAD

Somu co-founded Cosmo-Giantwheel, and is the CEO and Creative Director. In a career span of 22 years, he has to his credit films like “Narnia”, “GI Joe” and “The Night at the Museum 2” while working with The Moving Picture Company in London. Recently Somu was the Executive Producer on “The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill” aired on Network 7 Australia and Creative Supervisor on “Bottersnikes and Gumbles” a BBC, Network 7 and Netflix series.

RICKY ROXBURGH

SCRIPTWRITER

Ricky is a screenwriter of animated TV and film. Currently writing for Disney where he writes Disney Channel’s hit animated comedy adventure “Tangled” and is also working on the upcoming “Big Hero 6” animated TV series. He has also worked on major franchises like DreamWorks Animation’s “Dragons Race to the Ede”, Netflix’s “Spy Kids : Mission Critical” and Hasbro’s “Micronauts”. He also served as screenwriter on “Saving Santa” with Leon Joosen and Tony Nottage.

ARTHUR LANDON

SCRIPTWRITER

Arthur Landon was born in 1981 in London, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Side by Side (2013), Master Moley (2019) and The Crossing (2010).

SHIRANI LE MERCIER

LINE PRODUCER

Shirani has worked in the film industry for two decades across various aspects of the business: distribution and production. She started her career at Sony Pictures where she worked for 9 years on blockbusters such as Men In Black, Erin Brokovich, Spiderman and The Da Vinci Code. Since then she has worked as an independent film producer on various projects for French companies (studio Gaumont among others), as well as for clients in the UK and Spain. Shirani is a member of BAFTA. A Business School Graduate, she lives in London and speaks fluent English and French.

MAGGIE RODFORD

MUSIC PRODUCER

Maggie worked at both the BBC and EMI. She has worked as music producer and supervisor on many high profile films scores including ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘The Boxtrolls’, ‘Brave’, ‘Thor’, ‘Jane Eyre’, ‘The King’s Speech’, ‘Bridget Jones’ Diary’, ‘Pride & Prejudice’, ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’. Maggie served as a PRS Director for many years and was an active member of the PRS Executive Board. Maggie was a member of the BAFTA Film committee for six years and is currently the Chairman of the BAFTA Archive, Heritage & Exhibitions Committee.

GRANT OLDING

COMPOSER

Tony-nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning composer Grant has made a name for himself as a versatile and prolific composer. He is equally at home writing for film or theatre, orchestra, action sequences, sweeping emotional themes or delicate underscore as well as being a sought after songwriter and lyricist. Grant has composed and orchestrated animated features, documentaries, contemporary plays and musical theatre. He is known for his holistic understanding of drama and ability to flit between many musical styles, as well as his huge talent as a songwriter.

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