Marlo McKenzie
My Secret Country
Role: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Animator
MY SECRET COUNTRY is a heartwarming documentary film about the enchanting power of childhood creativity. The story follows three children as they embark on a thrilling adventure into their imaginations. When desserts from around the world mysteriously disappear, their imaginary friends, brought to life through charming 2D animation, rally to save the day. Suspecting the mischievous inner voice of doubt, Kritik, the group sets out on a quest to find three magical ingredients that can rescue the world's treats from vanishing forever. Co-written with the young protagonists, this film offers a delightful blend of fantasy and reality that will surely spark wonder in audiences of all ages.
The movie made its world premiere at the San Francisco Documentary Festival in June 2024 and has since screened at festivals worldwide.
Awards
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Best Feature Documentary award at the San Diego International Kids Film Festival
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Best Documentary North America at the Kids International Family Film Festival
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Honorable Mention at the Atlanta Children's Film Festival
Notable Press
Distribution
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PBS
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Coming soon to Tubi and Amazon!
Visit the My Secret Country website here.
Watch the trailer
