Project Detail

The Secret of Moonacre

Name: The Secret of Moonacre
Director: Gabor Csupo
Genre: Literary Adaptation, Children’s, Drama
Released: 2008

Synopsis

The Secret of Moonacre is an enchanting tale of magic and adventure, following the quest of 13-year-old orphan Maria Merryweather who is sent away to live with her uncle Sir Benjamin in the mysterious Moonacre Manor. It is there Maria uncovers a dark and mysterious truth behind the feud that has been destroying Moonacre Valley and that she has only until the next full moon to undo the ancient curse and save Moonacre from destruction. Aided by a stable of wonderful characters and magical beasts, Maria sets out to bring peace to this magical world.

Details

Year: 2008
Type of project: Features
Director: Gabor Csupo
Producer: Simon Crowe, Simon Fawcett, Alex Marshall, Jennifer Smith
Co-Producer: Simon Crowe, Simon Fawcett, Alex Marshall, Jennifer Smith
Editor: Julian Rodd
Screenwriter: Lucy Shuttleworth, Graham Alborough
Director of Photography: David Eggby
Production Designer: Sophie Becher
Sound: Nigel Mills
Principal cast: Dakota Blue Richards, Ioan Gruffudd, Tim Curry, Natascha McElhone, Juliet Stevenson

Genre

Literary Adaptation Children’s Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Spice Factory and Forgan Smith Entertainment T +44 (0)7837 990 412 www.forgan-smith.com

Sales Company

Velvet Octopus Simon Crowe 3a Lower James Street London W1F 9EH T +44 (0)20 7287 1900 simon@velvetoctopus.com

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