French Ducks in Venice

Written by Garret Freymann-Weyr
Illustrated by Erin McGuire

Siblings George and Cecile live in Venice, California, but think of themselves as French ducks. They have an important friend, Polina Panova, who conjures magical dresses of thread, silk, and velvet . . . of grass, pieces of night sky, and strawberry jam. To the ducks, who delight in her daily visits, Polina is a princess. But when Polina’s prince--who makes movies almost as luminous as her dresses--decides to go away, life on the canal changes, and so does Polina. What are two steadfast and affectionate French ducks to do? Save admit that every broken heart mends on its own time, in its own way? From an acclaimed Y A author and a talented debut illustrator comes a storybook classic full of light and hush, wisdom and whimsy, about patient friendship and the healing power of time.
A magical, lyrical, beautifully illustrated tale about friendship and healing--and the joys and risks of staying open to love, even in the face of loss.

Cast:
Jeffrey Freymann-Weyr - Composer
Erin McGuire - Motion Designer/Illustrator

Thanks to the team!
Barrett Lewis - Creative Director
Randall Smith - Compositor
Anuja Pothireddy - Motion Designer
Byron Slaybaugh - Motion Designer
Dustin d'Arnault - Motion Designer/Storyboard
Jackson Armstrong - Motion Designer
James Tobias - Motion Designer
James Webber - Motion Designer
Nader Husseini - Motion Designer
Jared Brower - Photographer
TJ Callaway - Audio
Gary Banks - Voiceover
Leah Garner - Producer
Leigh Mergehenn - Producer