Felix and the Hidden Treasure (a.k.a. Felix and the Treasure of Morgäa)
Director: Nicola Lemay
Released by: Maison 4:3 (Canada), Viva Pictures (U.S.), Attraction Distribution (worldwide)
Production Studios: 10e Ave Productions
Voice Cast: Karine Vanasse; Gabriel Lessard, Guy Nadon (French); Daniel Brochu, Vlasta Vrana (English)
Synopsis: Left behind by an R&R-seeking mom, 12-yearold Felix uses the time to search for his missing treasurehunting father, landing on an island ruled by the nefarious Morgäa.
Release Date: June 25 (U.S.)
Director Talk: “I did initially conceive the project as a graphic novel since financing a feature is such a herculean task … A Montreal publisher showed interest in my three-page book sample. But the call for an animated feature film was just too strong.” — Nicola Lemay
The Word: “Felix and the Treasure of Morgäa also visualizes the adventure quite handsomely ... The CGI also holds up to some Hollywood productions — something local audiences will treasure while seeing a landscape that’s unmistakably Quebecois.”-Pat Mullen, That Shelf
Nomination Chances: A lack of wide visibility in the U.S. for this French-Canadian film will certainly not help its chances.