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Pigasus: The Lost Paradise Elysium – Battle for Evermore
“With the Faith to Believe In Love – Life Becomes Magic!”
Pigasus, the enchanting short film produced by Arcana Studio and directed by Sean Patrick O’Reilly, has earned an outstanding achievement being selected to 172 international festivals, winning Best Animated Awards 62 times & 57 Semi-Finalist. This milestone underscores the film’s exceptional storytelling, unique visual style, and profound emotional depth, making it one of the most celebrated independent projects of its kind.
Based on the beloved book Pigasus: The Lost Paradise Elysiu
m – Battle for Evermore by Don McDowell, the film has struck a chord with audiences around the globe, receiving praise for its heartwarming blend of adventure, fantasy, and powerful life lessons. Since its release, the film has screened at prestigious festivals, gaining recognition for its artistic excellence and universal themes of faith, love, hope, and family.
Donald James McDowell
Writer
Don Grew up in Yreka, California, just North of the Majestic Mt. Shasta. Together with his identical mirror twin, we enjoyed sports, mountains and music. His life passions include being a writer, singer-songwriter and gold explorationist.
Inspired by a unique experience, Don became compelled with creating what is now the published Christian fantasy book, “Pigasus: The Lost Paradise Elysium”. His aspiration remains to create a full-length animated feature film, based both the book and award winning animated short film.
Sean Patrick O’Reilly
Director
The owner and operator of Arcana Studio, a comic book company and animation studio located in British Columbia, Canada.
He is considered to be one of the most prolific independent comic book writers in Canada, with his works having been published in eleven countries and in numerous different languages.