Neil Boyle

Kensuke’s kingdom

Summary

Michael is sailing around the world with his family when, suddenly, a great storm hits, and he and his beloved dog Stella are swept overboard and end up on a remote island in the Pacific. They are unable to find food and drinking water, but nearby is Kensuke, a Japanese gentleman who will help them survive on the island.

An adventure film for the whole family which illustrates the importance of human bonds.

Data sheet

Title: Kensuke’s kingdom
Original title: Kensuke’s kingdom
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2023
Direction: Neil Boyle
Screenplay: Frank Cottrell Boyce
Music: Stuart Hancock
Runtime: 74 min
Idioma original: English

Direction

Neil Boyle

After leaving film school, Neil was hired by triple Oscar-winning director Richard Williams to work on the Disney/Spielberg production 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit'. In 2020 Neil became Drawover Consultant on the Warner Bros movie "Tom and Jerry".

Kensuke's kingdom is his first feature film as a director.

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Festivals and Awards

Best feature film - British Animation Awards

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2023

Best soundtrack and script - British Animation Awards

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2023

Best animation film - New York International Children's Film Festival

United States of America, 2023

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Kensuke's Kingdom

Feature films

Barcelona and Madrid