Western Australia – The best-selling Australian novel, “Runt,” is set to make its transition to the silver screen with production slated to commence next month. Studiocanal will be overseeing international rights sales and handling local distribution in both Australia and New Zealand.
The heartwarming and contemporary Australian narrative unfolds in the quaint country town of Upson Downs. It follows the journey of eleven-year-old Annie Shearer and her faithful companion, Runt, an adopted stray dog. Together, they embark on a mission to rescue their family farm by participating in the Agility Course Grand Championships at the esteemed Krumpets Dog Show in London.
This literary gem, published in 2022, garnered unanimous acclaim and triumphed at the major Australian literary awards. It secured top honors including the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s “Book of the Year” for young readers, “Book of the Year for Younger Children” at the Australian Book Industry Awards, and the coveted “Overall Book of the Year” at the Australian Indie Book Awards.
The upcoming film adaptation of “Runt” is poised to capture the hearts of both its existing readership and new audiences, as it brings this beloved tale to life on the big screen.
