About Us
Why is the Acorn Cottage Kitchen "a magic bubble?"
Our story began in 2004 as a group of Chagford young people were hanging around the kitchen of founder Elizabeth-Jane Baldry complaining that there was nothing to do in the holidays.
"Let's make a movie!" said mum (who is a concert harpist in her grown-up job)
Out of this rash suggestion came Woodwose, a half-hour adaptation of a Grimm's fairytale. A £500 bursary from Exeter Phoenix funded a second film, this time an English fairytale, Pottle o' Brains. After this, the group was set up as a non-profit, voluntary organization focusing on the fantastic heritage of British fairytales and folklore.
From these humble beginnings we have grown and grown. We were awarded public funding from the European Union and South West Screen to shoot our first feature film, Sir Lanval. Around 200 people were involved. Our ninth film (and third feature film) is currently in post-production.
We're rebuilding this website to make it mobile-friendly, and working towards getting all our films available to rent or buy online. Join our mailing list to stay up-to-date.
"a perfect example of how to adapt a folktale to the screen. I show it to my students."
- Ari Berk, professor of literature and mythology, Central Michigan University
