Sedna, Empress of the Sea (1 x 85')
Award-Winning 2D Animation Musical Feature Film
A Tribute to Over 150,000 Indigenous People Who Were Forced Into Residential Schools
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SEDNA, EMPRESS OF THE SEA (1 x 85′) is inspired by stories that writer, director, producer Jerry Thevenet’s grandmother told him as a young boy. The film reimagines these stories to weave a modern tale that has been loosely inspired by one of the most compelling Indigenous legends of all time.
FILM SYNOPSIS: A courageous young Inuit girl, Sedna is kidnapped by a duplicitous raven and held captive on a dark and secluded island. Escaping on kayak, Sedna falls into the frigid arctic waters and magically transforms into a mermaid-like goddess– the ruler of the sea. To Sedna, this newfound responsibility is a burden and a distraction, she just wants to go home to her family. With some help from the sea animals and a quirky two-spirited, friend named Kay, Sedna breaks the strings that bind and is, at last, able to choose her own destiny. This special animation film is a light-hearted, action-adventure musical that uses comedy, metaphors and allegory to introduce young people to the concept of residential schools and their impact on Indigenous children and families. Sedna is also appropriate for younger audiences, with a guardian, and is fun for the whole family. THEMES: Elder knowledge, arctic folklore, cultural appreciation, identifying danger, dealing with bullies, family, impacts of residential school, friendship, teamwork.
SEDNA, EMPRESS OF THE SEA (1 x 85′) is Canada’s first Indigenous Award-Winning Animated Feature Film that was produced and financed with the support of Telefilm Canada. Born in NunatuKavut, Thevenet’s company JerryCo Animation is North America’s first Indigenous-owned and operated animation studio. Committed to the preservation of Indigenous languages and cultures, all of JerryCo’s productions feature Indigenous characters, settings and languages.
The award-winning soundtrack is produced by Paul Baraka, Music Composer, Sound Designer and F/X Supervisor on the film.
Kelencontent is the exclusive sales & marketing agency of record for JerryCo Animation.
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The film is produced, written and directed by Jerry Thevenet, Founder and President of JerryCo Animation,
The film was developed by a story from the Director’s grandmother that was told to him as young boy.
The award-winning soundtrack is produced by Paul Baraka Music Composer, Sound Designer and F/X Supervisor on the film. SEDNA the feature film uses the vehicle of a light-hearted musical as a vessel to introduce children to the concept of residential schools and their impact on indigenous people.
CANADIAN RIGHTS: Kelencontent is the exclusive agency of record, managing marketing, PR & distribution rights for JerryCo Animation.
For all inquiries: sednaempress@gmail.com and write SEDNA request in the subject line.
WORLDWIDE SALES: Kelencontent is the exclusive agency of record and sales agent management group for Canadian, USA and worldwide sales rights for the Feature Film and all spin-off rights for JerryCo Animation’s entire catalogue. CONTACT: tanya@kelencontent.com Email: SUBJECT LINE: JerryCo/SEDNA
The film was developed by a story from the Director’s grandmother that was told to him as young boy.
The award-winning soundtrack is produced by Paul Baraka Music Composer, Sound Designer and F/X Supervisor on the film. SEDNA the feature film uses the vehicle of a light-hearted musical as a vessel to introduce children to the concept of residential schools and their impact on indigenous people.
CANADIAN RIGHTS: Kelencontent is the exclusive agency of record, managing marketing, PR & distribution rights for JerryCo Animation.
WORLDWIDE SALES: Kelencontent is the exclusive agency of record and sales agent management group for Canadian, USA and worldwide sales rights for the Feature Film and all spin-off rights for JerryCo Animation’s entire catalogue. CONTACT: tanya@kelencontent.com Email: SUBJECT LINE: JerryCo/SEDNA
SEDNA, EMPRESS OF THE SEA
Feature Film | Runtime: 1h30m
This award-winning 2D animated musical feature film offers kids and family audiences an introduction to the mythological Inuit goddess story of Sedna that has been passed down by elders and knowledge keepers through generations to enrich and enlighten all ages and stages. Our film introduces Sedna as a young hero who goes on an epic adventure and gets kidnapped by an evil Raven. She escapes on a kayak and winds up hurled to the bottom of the sea, transforming into a mermaid. While there, Sedna meets many sea characters, including Kay, a two-spirit friend who declares her to be Sedna, Empress of the Sea. The themes in the film explore diversity, inclusion, resilience, and courage, paired with an award-winning musical score, inspired by Disney classics.
This award-winning 2D animated musical feature film offers kids and family audiences an introduction to the mythological Inuit goddess story of Sedna that has been passed down by elders and knowledge keepers through generations to enrich and enlighten all ages and stages. Our film introduces Sedna as a young hero who goes on an epic adventure and gets kidnapped by an evil Raven. She escapes on a kayak and winds up hurled to the bottom of the sea, transforming into a mermaid. While there, Sedna meets many sea characters, including Kay, a two-spirit friend who declares her to be Sedna, Empress of the Sea. The themes in the film explore diversity, inclusion, resilience, and courage, paired with an award-winning musical score, inspired by Disney classics.
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