The Bog Monster

FULL-LENGTH ANIMATED FEATURE

When an ancient monster arises from a peat bog, it’s up to a lonely Irish Indian boy, a chatty starling, and a quick-witted otter to save the day.

FILM VALUE

  • In development with Deepti Chawla (Executive Producer: SHAMELESS; Associate Producer: SULTANA’S DREAM), Inflixious Content & Art LLP
  • Screen Ireland 32% tax credit
  • India 30-40% rebate on Indian expenses
  • Fantasy/family
  • Animation (2D or 3D)
  • Modern take on a superhero film for kids
  • Humorous plot with themes of cultural understanding & environmental respect
  • Evocative Irish settings & diverse cast

COMPS

The Secret of Kells
E.T.
Pete’s Dragon

SYNOPSIS

Finn is an 11-year-old boy with a shy demeanor, a mixed Irish & Bengali Indian family, and a hidden superhero talent—he has the ancestral gift of understanding animals. The birds and the beasts are the only ones who seem to believe in him.

Finn’s chance to prove his worth comes when an ancient being rises from a peat bog. Suddenly, a hungry creature is stalking the Culann Peninsula in Ireland. A sheep goes missing. Tracks are found. And long-buried secrets are exposed.

With an otter and a starling at his side, Finn sets out to find the monster and break a family curse. But he’s chosen a dangerous road. And it will take all of his wits & courage to discover the true meaning of heroism.

DEVELOPMENT

In development with Deepti Chawla (Executive Producer: SHAMELESS; Associate Producer: SULTANA’S DREAM), Inflixious Content & Art LLP. THE BOG MONSTER was shaped with input from Elinor’s aunt, Rekha Singh. Initial drafts have also been vetted by Irish readers.

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