NOT ONLY BUT ALSO….
Friends and Heroes
is not only produced as children’s entertainment,
but also as entertaining education. The historical context of the 2D
animation in
Friends andHeroes
is carefully researched and portrayed
so that the setting of each series - three landmark cities of the ancient
world, and their hinterland - is anaccuratedepictionof thearchitecture
and lifestyle of that place and time in history.The 3Dbiblical stories are
carefully selected to appeal to children and to complement, illustrate
and develop the narratives and character development of the 2D
adventure stories. This depth of research offers an exciting platform
for a range of other media, educational and related products - DVDs,
books and games - to inspire children. The series and its ancillary
products will aid both parents and teachers, as well as appeal directly
to children in the teaching of history, religious education or cultural
studies. The programme can be used as a springboard for classroom
projects and the Friends and Heroes website
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supports these and inspires children’s curiosity and enjoyment.
SINGLES, SERIES AND SPECIALS
Whilst each single episode is self-standing and each series of thirteen
shows has its dramatic conclusion, they are all linked in one seamless
story by the journeys of Macky and Portia. In each series, two pairs
of two episodes follow one storyline and can be combined to create
two longer form “Specials”, suitable for broadcast at particular times,
such as Christmas.
The producers of
Friends and Heroes
welcome the opportunity to
work with broadcast and other partners in developing and realising
ancillary products to stimulate and entertain children.
Friends and Heroes was hailed as “The best Youth/Children’s
Programme of 2007” by theUK’s Religious Broadcasting Council and
was nominated in the USA for the John Templeton Foundation’s
prestigious 2008 Epiphany Prize “for movies and programmes
which increase man’s understanding and love of God”.
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