The First-Ever 3D Animated Musical
of the Life of St. Francis
The Logline: What Is St Francis of Assisi Film About?
All through his early years, the vibrant and spirited Francis looked up to and tried to meet the expectations of his worldly and successful Father. With Assisi embroiled in war, he charges towards attaining glory as a knight to win his father’s love but a series of crushing defeats and spiritual revelations would lead him to a great and unconditional love of a man on the Cross.
ABOUT THE FILM
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Target Audience: Families & Children 8 and up
Designed for families and children ages 8 and up, our film offers a captivating, musical journey into the life of St. Francis.
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Genre: Animated Musical Epic
Our film blends grand, historical storytelling with a stirring, original musical score. It is an uplifting, animated journey that brings profound legacy to life for a new generation.
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Film Themes
What is the St Francis of Assisi film about? It explores the complexities of parenthood, the weight of expectations, and the journey toward one’s true calling, all anchored in the power of unconditional love.
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Duration
With a runtime of 80–90 minutes, this feature-length animation is perfectly paced for an engaging and immersive family experience.
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Expected Film Showing in 2028
In celebration of the 800th anniversary of St Francis’s canonisation, we hope to complete the film and bring it to theatres by 2028.
Who We Are
At Cantiva Studios, our name is our founding philosophy: canticle — song — and viva — life — united to mean "Songs of Life." We are a purpose-driven film production house dedicated to crafting cinema that speaks to the deepest parts of the human experience. Through the power of storytelling, we set out to illuminate the screen with stories that lift the spirit, deepen empathy, and call audiences toward goodness.
Benjamin Tanaka
Creative Director
A graduate of Chapman University, B.F.A. in Creative Producing, Ben has been filming and directing for over a decade for various clients in corporate and fictional capacity. His passion has always lied with storytelling, especially in the human drama. He has directed the MediaCorp- Wattpad series - The Cutting Edge.
Meet Our Team
Creative Minds Behind
Our small but dedicated leadership team is bringing the timeless story of St Francis to life.
Gabriel Patrick
Executive Producer
A designer by training with over a decade of work across Catholic media and the non-profit sector, Gabriel sits where creative craft meets faith formation. His experience spans graphic design and agency creative work, catechesis and faith teaching, production project management, and volunteer leadership. On this production he leads administration and marketing.
Ethan Hsu
Executive Producer
& Music Director
A strong believer in the power of music to move hearts and minds, Ethan has composed original music for the Catholic Church for more than a decade. The founding member of local Catholic band Mystic Font, Ethan was also the composer for the official theme song for Pope Francis’s inaugural visit to Singapore, titled “One Church, One People”, which was played to 50,000 people at the National Stadium.
Who We Are
At Cantiva Studios, our name is our founding philosophy: canticle — song — and viva — life — united to mean "Songs of Life." We are a purpose-driven film production house dedicated to crafting cinema that speaks to the deepest parts of the human experience. Through the power of storytelling, we set out to illuminate the screen with stories that lift the spirit, deepen empathy, and call audiences toward goodness.