Young David
Genre
Created byPhil Cunningham
Based on1 Samuel
Starring
  • Brandon Engman
  • Sloan Muldown
  • David Rosenber
ComposerAndries Smit
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producers
  • Phil Cunningham
  • Jacqui Cunningham
Camera setupCharl Collocott
Running time6 minutes
Production companiesMinno
Angel Studios
Slingshot Productions
Sunrise Animation Studios
Original release
ReleaseNovember 10, 2023 (2023-11-10) –
present
Related
  • David

Young David is an American Christian five-part animated television miniseries created by Phil Cunningham, based on 1 Samuel featuring the character of the same name, distributed by Angel Studios and produced by Minno with Sunrise Animation Studios and Slingshot Productions. It follows the humble beginnings of young David as a shepherd, a warrior, a musician, and a poet.

The series serves as a prequel for the upcoming film, David (2025).

Synopsis

Young David explores the developmental years of young David as a shepherd, as a warrior, as a musician, and as a poet.[1]

Cast and characters

  • Brandon Engman voices David: A young shepherd from Bethlehem, who plays lyre and composes poetry.
  • Sloan Muldown voices Zeruiah: The younger sister of David.
  • David Rosenber voices Doeg: The hostile head shepherd of King Saul.

Episodes

Episodes are released monthly on both Minno and Angel Studios, beginning on November 10, 2023.[2] As of January 12, 2024, 3 episodes have aired to date.

No.Title [1]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Warrior"Brent Dawes and Phil CunninghamBrent DawesNovember 10, 2023 (2023-11-10)
2"King"Brent Dawes and Phil CunninghamBrent Dawes and Kyle PortburyDecember 8, 2023 (2023-12-08)
3"Shepherd"TBATBAJanuary 12, 2024 (2024-01-12)
4"Poet"TBATBAFebruary 9, 2024 (2024-02-09)
5"Worshipper"TBATBAMarch 8, 2024 (2024-03-08)

Production

The episodes of the series were kept short due to the cost of animation.[3]

The series features two original songs from award-winning artist Jonas Myrin.[4]

Minno is releasing an illustrated companion picture book that corresponds to each episode of the series.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Seariac, Hanna (November 2, 2023). "Why a media company behind 'Young David' wants to see a robust Christian kids TV economy". Deseret News. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ Goldbart, Max. "'Young David' Series From Minno, Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Animation Studios & Angel Studios Gets Premiere Date; Watch The Trailer". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Flory, Nancy. "Young David, a Series of Short Videos for Kids by Minno, to be Available Starting November 10". The Stream. The Stream. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes. "Animated Old Testament Adventure 'Young David' Launches Nov. 10". Animation Mazagine. Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Lang, Jamie. "Faith-Based Shorts Series 'Young David' Will Begin Streaming On November 10". Cartoon Brew. Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
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