Directed by Pixie Cram

Logline: Canada, WWII. Two young girls take inspiration from a magical storybook to help their ailing mother.

Synopsis: Set in 1945 in Canada, The Pavilion follows two sisters who are sent to live with relatives while their mother is hospitalized with tuberculosis and their father serves overseas. Equipped with a magical storybook, the girls embark on a journey through the countryside where the characters and objects from the book come to life, guiding them towards their mother.

Distribution Contact: WFG

More Details

RUNTIME: 17 Minutes
GENRE: Animation, Narrative/Fiction
PRODUCTION FORMAT: HD
LANGUAGE: English, No Dialogue
LOCATION: Ontario
KEYWORDS: Adventure, Youth/Teen, Drama, Historical, Tale/Legend, Women, Stop-Motion, Pixilation, WWII, Canadian History, Fairytale

Director's Statement: Blending elements of fairy tale, magical realism, and historical reality, The Pavilion is a film about the resilience and courage of children during times of uncertainty, such as wartime. It is also about the restoration of the wise woman. In the film, the character of the old woman (the crone), replaces the harmful image of the witch, as she carries wisdom and knowledge that has historically been linked to herbal medicine, childbirth, and healing—practices that became vilified over time.