5&2 Studios (The Chosen) has entered into an exclusive partnership with Slingshot Productions, the independent studio behind the newly completed animated feature David (animated by Sunrise Animation Studios). This partnership puts 5&2 Studios in charge of securing and managing all global distribution and licensing agreements for the film, while also spearheading marketing efforts for its worldwide release.
The studio is currently seeking a partner for theatrical distribution.
“I didn’t expect to love this movie as much as I did, and when my wife read the script and had no notes, I knew we were onto something,” said Dallas Jenkins, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer of 5&2 Studios. “We’ve found a great biblical storyteller in Phil, and I’m confident this is the first of multiple projects we’ll do together.”
Based on the Torah tale of David versus Goliath, three-time Grammy-nominated recording artist Phil Wickham stars as the voice of David in this ultimate underdog story. Co-directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Bawes, David is executive produced by Phil Cunningham and Jacqui Cunningham, and produced by Rita Mbanga (Jungle Beat), Steve Pegram (Angry Birds, The Road to El Dorado) and Tim Keller (Jungle Beat). Cape Town-based Sunrise, producers of Jungle Beat, is providing the animation.
Logline: After defeating Goliath, David faces his greatest battle yet — not on the battlefield, but in the heart of a nation. In this animated musical adventure, David’s journey from underdog to king is filled with courage, faith, and hope — crafted to inspire audiences of all ages on the big screen.
“David’s faith in God’s love propelled him into a life of adventure and helped him conquer fear. Although far from perfect, he lived wholeheartedly and we hope that audiences will be inspired as they watch. Our passion in the telling of this story was to aim at building an ‘Arc de Triomphe of films.’ If one looks over Paris there are many flats, offices and factories, but our goal was to create a film that stood the test of time and had scale and attention to detail in equal parts — an Arc de Triomphe,” said co-director Phil Cunningham. “This goes down to incredible people working in unity towards a vision and it has been the privilege of a lifetime to be part of this and work with such courageous, faithful, determined, talented and kind people.”
5&2 Studios is repped by CAA.
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