Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry

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 and Kirk Hendry
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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Kirk Hendry

Kirk Hendry wrote and directed the multi-award-winning short Junk, which has been selected at over 150 film festivals worldwide. He has directed commercials for The World Wildlife Fund, Ardbeg whiskey, The Guardian newspaper and won Gold Promax awards for his popular ITV Dancing On Ice polar bear promos.

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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