The Wishmas Tree is a 2019 Australian 3D computer-animated adventure film written and directed by Ricard Cussó from a story by Peter Ivan. Financed by Screen Queensland and Screen Australia, it is the first film in Like a Photon Creative's The Tales from Sanctuary City franchise.[2] The film stars Miranda Tapsell and Ross Noble.[3] It had its world premiere at the Brisbane International Film Festival on 5 October 2019,[4] and was released in Australian cinemas on 27 February 2020.
| The Wishmas Tree | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ricard Cussó |
| Written by | Ricard Cussó Peter Ivan (story) |
| Produced by | Kristen Souvlis Nadine Bates |
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| Edited by | Ahmad Halimi |
| Music by | Ack Kinmonth |
Production company | Like a Photon Creative |
| Distributed by | R & R Films (Australasia) |
Release dates | 5 October 2019 (Brisbane International Film Festival) 27 February 2020 (Australia) |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $874,049[1] |
A young possum's misguided wish for a white Wishmas freezes her entire hometown of Sanctuary City and threatens the lives of all who live there. Before the magical Wishmas Tree dies, she must undertake a journey into The Wild in order to reverse the damage she caused and save the city.[5]
The film had its world premiere at the Brisbane International Film Festival on 5 October 2019. It had a limited release, and grossed $874,049 worldwide.[1] It was distributed theatrically by R & R Films in Australia and New Zealand, and by various other companies internationally and on home media.[6]
The film received generally negative reviews from critics,[7][8] and on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 50% based on six reviews.[9]