The Myth Maker

A feature length film inspired by the life and stories of George MacDonald.

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When tuberculosis kills his daughter, visionary Victorian author George MacDonald finds himself haunted by demons within and without. If he hopes to survive with his faith intact, he must draw on the power of story to defy death itself.

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Production Companies: Fellowship Film, MORE Productions

Language: English

Shoot Locations: Italy, UK

Genres: Fantasy, Period Drama, True Story

Status: Development

Directors: Murdo Macleod, Philip Todd

Producers: Mandi Hart, Rebekah Harvey, Ron Newcomb, Murdo Macleod, Philip Todd

“I have never concealed the fact that I regarded [George MacDonald] as my Master.” – C.S. Lewis

“My great great grandfather was a truly extraordinary man, even by Victorian standards, and his story really does need to be told. I can’t wait to watch this project develop and come to fruition.” – Christopher MacDonald

The Myth Maker

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“I have never concealed the fact that I regarded [George MacDonald] as my Master.” – C.S. Lewis

“My great great grandfather was a truly extraordinary man, even by Victorian standards, and his story really does need to be told. I can’t wait to watch this project develop and come to fruition.” – Christopher MacDonald

J.R.R. Tolkien grew up reading George MacDonald’s fairytales and read them to his own children.

“George MacDonald gives me renewed strength during times of trouble — times when I have seen people tempted to deny God.” – Madeleine L’Engle

Lewis Carroll tested Alice in Wonderland on George MacDonald’s children; their approval led to the novel’s publication.

G.K. Chesterton wrote that George MacDonald’s fantasy The Princess and the Goblin “made a difference to my whole existence”.