The ‘Princess and the Frog’ screenwriter will write, direct, and produce the animated film; author Aiysha Sinclair produces alongside Stranger Comics president Sebastian A. Jones.
Rob Edwards (Princess and the Frog, Treasure Planet) will write, direct, and produce an animated film adaptation of “Brown Sugar Fairies: Saroja’s Quest,” written and created by Aiysha Sinclair with art by Joyceline Furniss, from publisher Stranger Comics. Sinclair produces alongside Stranger Comics president Sebastian A. Jones.
“When Sebastian presented the idea of Rob breathing cinematic life into my fairytale, to say I was excited is an understatement. Rob is a creative force and visionary; I just know he is the perfect partner to help Brown Sugar Fairies take flight across the silver screen!”
“Saroja’s Quest” follows Peppa, an inquisitive 10-year-old girl who becomes best friends with a flower fairy named Saroja. The fairy is on a quest to find the sacred Lotus flower and return it to her Enchanted Land before her world is destroyed. When Peppa’s grandfather takes ill, she has a difficult choice to make: help her newfound friend save her home or use the last of its power to cure her grandfather.
“Aiysha has created a community in the world of fairytales and is known for being a true pioneer of the Black Fae movement through her books and dolls,” shares Edwards. “Stranger Comics is known in both the comic and children’s book industry for its diverse heroes and backdrops in afro-fantasy inspired settings with emotional themes that resonate universally on a deeply human level. With my experience in animation & love of the story, the collaboration was inevitable.” He continues, “We’re hoping” this movie will have heart, humor, and endearing characters that will hold a place in people's hearts for generations to come.”
“It is time to celebrate Aiysha, who inspires and uplifts all who read her book, and all who meet her,” Jones added. “I am just incredibly honored to work with her and Rob on the next journey of Brown Sugar Fairies. Rob’s storytelling is both beautifully lyrical and yet grounded in such a human way that will make us all believers of Aiysha’s magical fairytale.”
Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologist—L'Wren brings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.
