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Welcome
To The Home Of
Finding Footprints!

Our Story

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Lily Evergreen, a 12-year-old hearing-impaired Indigenous girl, has always listened to the world in a way others don’t—with her heart. When she follows the mysterious footprints deep into the enchanted forest, she comes face to face with Winston, a teenage Bigfoot struggling to prove himself worthy of becoming the next Forest Guardian.

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To earn his place, Winston must pass two trials—first, rescuing a lost Pegasus hatchling, and second, saving Naya, a sacred spirit bear cub who is destined to protect the forest’s waters. With Lily’s determination and Winston’s strength, the two forge an unlikely friendship and uncover the deeper magic of the forest. But as Winston’s quest comes to an end, Lily realizes her own destiny is just beginning—as a Guardian of the Earth realm.

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A heartwarming, visually stunning animated short, Finding Footprints is a story of friendship, courage, and the unseen magic that connects us all.

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FILM FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS

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Meet The
Creative Team
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WRITER / DIRECTOR / SOUND

KAREN FULLER

WRITER / CREATOR

ERIK SHEIN

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WRITER / CREATOR

MELISSA DAVIS

The accomplished writing team of Erik Daniel Shein, Melissa Davis, and Karen Fuller brings together a wealth of experience across multiple genres and mediums. This dynamic trio first joined forces to pen the animated adventure screenplay "The Legend of Secret Pass," which was acquired and distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative journey.

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​Together, Shein, Davis, and Fuller form a powerhouse writing team, combining their individual strengths to create compelling, multi-layered narratives. Their success with "The Legend of Secret Pass" showcases their ability to craft stories that resonate with both studios and audiences alike. Drawing from their collective experience in publishing, screenwriting, and the entertainment industry, this team continues to push creative boundaries and deliver captivating stories across various genres and formats.

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