Pixies (film)

Pixies
Pixies
	Pixies promotional poster
Directed by	Sean Patrick O'Reilly
Written by	Sean Patrick O'Reilly
Produced by	Sean Patrick O'Reilly; Michelle O'Reilly
Starring	Alexa PenaVega ; Christopher Plummer ; Bill Paxton ; Carlos Pena Jr.
Edited by	Brendan Hansell
Music by	James Danderfer
Production; company	Arcana Studio
Distributed by	Shout! Factory
Release date	June 5, 2015;
Running time	78 minutes
Country	Canada
Language	English

Pixies is a 2015 Canadian animated fantasy feature film released by Arcana Studio. It is based on the 2012 graphic novel of the same name. Pixies is written, produced and directed by Sean O'Reilly, the author of the graphic novel, who was nominated for the 2016 Leo Awards for best Direction in an Animation Program for his work on the film.^[1]

Plot

Joe Beck finds himself under a devastating Pixie's Curse that has cost him the love of his life. Desperate to win back his beloved, Joe embarks on an extraordinary journey into the enchanted realm of the Pixies, a magical world hidden from human eyes.

In the pixie kingdom, Joe discovers a vibrant society ruled by the wise Pixie King, where every action has mystical consequences. He encounters Samuel, a young brown-haired, green-eyed pixie who harbors dreams of exploring the legendary Glowworm Trail with his friend Daisy. Samuel's story becomes intertwined with Joe's quest as both characters learn about the importance of friendship and loyalty.

William, a black-haired pixie with a strong moral compass, serves as a guide and mentor, warning Samuel about the consequences of neglecting his friendships with Twitch and Max. Through William's wisdom, Joe begins to understand that his current predicament stems from a "bad deed he did long ago" – a past transgression that has created ripple effects throughout both the human and pixie worlds.

As Joe navigates the complex relationships and ancient magic of the pixie realm, he must confront his past mistakes and learn the true meaning of redemption. The film explores themes of second chances, the interconnectedness of all actions, and the transformative power of genuine remorse. Joe's journey becomes not just a quest to break the curse and reclaim his love, but a path toward personal growth and understanding of the delicate balance between the magical and human worlds.

The story culminates as Joe faces the ultimate test: proving that he has truly learned from his mistakes and is worthy of breaking the Pixie's Curse that has torn apart his life.

Cast

Alexa PenaVega as Michelle Meyers
Christopher Plummer as Pixie King, Samuel and William's Father
Bill Paxton as Eddie Beck
Carlos Pena Jr. as William, a black haired Pixie who warns Sam to be nicer to his best friends Twitch and Max
Geoff Gustafson as Samuel, a brown-haired green-eyed male pixie who wants to go with Daisy to the Glowworm Trail
Alison Wandzura as Gail Meyers
David Milchard as Pixie Page
Kiefer O'Reilly as Worker Pixie
Sean Patrick O'Reilly as Joe Beck
Eric Pollins as Henry Meyers / Old Man Tom / Vincent
Summer O'Reilly as Daisy

Production

Release

Reception

Awards

2016 Leo Awards Nomination - Best Direction in an Animation Program^[2]

References

^ O'Reilly, Sean Patrick (2015-06-05), Pixies, archived from the original on 2017-01-07, retrieved 2016-05-30
^ "Leo Awards, Nominees by Name 2016". leoawards.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-06. Retrieved 2016-05-26.

External links

Pixies at IMDb

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[1] O'Reilly, Sean Patrick (2015-06-05), Pixies, archived from the original on 2017-01-07, retrieved 2016-05-30

[:0-2] "Leo Awards, Nominees by Name 2016". leoawards.com. Archived from the original on 2016-05-06. Retrieved 2016-05-26.

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