The Heretiks (2026)

The Heretiks is a 2026 animated fantasy adventure film directed by Samy Burch. The movie follows a group of outcasts and misfits who are exiled from their society for holding beliefs that contradict the dominant dogma. As they journey through a dangerous, surreal landscape, they must confront both external threats and their own internal doubts while seeking a place where they can exist without persecution. The film blends whimsical animation with darker thematic elements, exploring issues of conformity, identity, and the cost of truth.

• The film features voice acting from a diverse ensemble cast including notable indie and mainstream actors, though specific casting details have been kept under wraps until recent promotional pushes.
• Director Samy Burch brings her signature stylistic flair from her work in independent cinema, utilizing hand-drawn sequences mixed with digital environments to create a unique visual texture.
• Production involved extensive storyboarding sessions to map out the complex mythology of the world inhabited by the characters.
• The score was composed to reflect the dissonance between the rigid society and the chaotic freedom of the heretics, featuring experimental instrumentation.