Eagle Vision and Sinking Ship Entertainment announce new preschool series: “Stevie and the Sacred Animals”

Eagle Vision and Sinking Ship Entertainment announce new preschool series: “Stevie and the Sacred Animals”

WINNIPEG, Man./TORONTO, Ont. — Manitoba’s Eagle Vision (EV) and Ontario’s Sinking Ship Entertainment Inc. (SSE) are proud to announce the greenlight of the new 52 x 11’ preschool series Stevie and the Sacred Animals by lead commissioner CBC with APTN, Knowledge Kids and TELUS Independent. Co-created by Lisa Meeches and Rebecca Gibson, the series brings together vibrant 2D animation and real footage shot in a First Nation community, creating a rich visual world rooted in land, culture, and family. Production begins this spring and the series is scheduled to premiere in 2027.

Stevie and the Sacred Animals follows Stevie, a smart and spunky six-year-old Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) girl who moves from the city to her First Nation community. With the help of her cousins, Stevie learns about her relationship to Mother Earth and all living things. Along the way, they are joined by seven baby Sacred Animals, each with lessons of their own to learn as they grow. Each episode features the beautiful, heartfelt music of the award-winning duo Burnstick, as well as an Anishinaabemowin language lesson.

“We are honoured to bring Lisa and Rebecca’s vision to kids and families across Canada. Their partnership with Sinking Ship will give the series a stunning visual style that will feature the natural beauty of the land in a way that many kids have not seen before,” said Marie McCann, Senior Director, Children’s Content, CBC Kids. “We know families at home and around the world will cherish these stories and the gentle lessons they offer.”

Stevie and the Sacred Animals represents a meaningful collaboration between Eagle Vision — one of Canada’s leading majority Indigenous-owned production companies — and Sinking Ship Entertainment, internationally recognized for award-winning children’s media. Together, the partners aim to bring forward a series that celebrates Indigenous knowledge, intergenerational teachings, and the deep connections between children, community, and the natural world.

Co-created by Meeches and Gibson, the series is show-run by Dinae Robinson and J.J. Johnson and directed by Tara Audibert. Kyle Irving joins Meeches and Gibson as executive producers from Eagle Vision. CBC is the lead commissioning broadcaster, with APTN, Knowledge Kids, and TELUS Independent also on board. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual and Sports; Marie McCann is Senior Director, Children’s Content, CBC Kids; and Lisa Cinelli is Executive in Charge of Production, CBC Kids. Additional support comes from the Indigenous Screen Office, Manitoba Film & Music, Canada Media Fund, Shaw Rocket Fund, and the Cogeco TV Production Program. SSE is attached to distribute the series internationally.

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About Eagle Vision
Celebrating more than twenty-five years since its founding by Lisa Meeches of Long Plain First Nation, Eagle Vision is the most prolific majority Indigenous-owned production company in Canadian history.

Eagle Vision has produced more than 260 hours of content and earned international recognition, including five Academy Award nominations (one win), a Golden Globe win, BAFTA awards, 50+ Gemini/Canadian Screen Award nominations, Banff Rockie Awards, and an International Emmy. Eagle Vision’s slate spans award-winning features and series, unscripted and narrative, comedy and drama. Notable projects include Capote, Burden of Truth, We Were Children, Lovesick, Night Raiders, Orphan: First Kill, Deaner ’89, DJ Burnt Bannock, SkyMed, Ice Road Truckers, and Taken. Their work tackles challenging social issues while entertaining worldwide audiences of all ages.

The company’s co-owners—Lisa Meeches, Kyle Irving, and Rebecca Gibson—were recipients of the Banff World Media Festival’s Innovative Producer Award and are each members of the Order of Manitoba. Eagle Vision is deeply committed to mentorship, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. Eagle Vision creates content that creates change.

About Sinking Ship Entertainment Inc.
With over two decades of experience, Sinking Ship Entertainment (SSE) has become a leading force in the global kids and family content industry, building an award-winning reputation for premium storytelling. A recipient of 26 Daytime and Children’s and Family Emmy® Awards, and 18 CSAs, SSE is recognized for delivering original, commercially successful content that combines heart, humour, and innovation.

The company’s films and franchises have reached audiences in more than 200 countries, with highlights including the 2020 film Dino Dana The Movie and the upcoming family feature The First Dinosaur. SSE also recently provided animation support on the Netflix film Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, expanding its footprint into high-profile global co-productions.

Beyond features, SSE’s television catalogue spans 30+ series—among them Odd Squad (PBS KIDS/TVO/BBC), Jane (Apple TV+), and the long-running dinosaur franchise (Dino Dan, Dino Dana, Dino Dex). With deep expertise in financing, presales, and global distribution, SSE continues to champion family films that resonate worldwide, bridging entertainment and education while driving enduring cultural impact.

Media Contact:
Kate Sanagan
kate@sinkingship.ca
416-569-6837

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