Snick and Willow race through a torchlit chamber ahead of a giant cricket ball.

Snick & Willow

Family Cricket AdventurePlay teaser

Cricket, friendship and a globe-spanning treasure hunt. Two young players from India and Australia discover that their shared love of the game can take them anywhere.

Logline

When their local cricket club faces demolition, two young players follow an extraordinary cricket ball around the world, hunting for lost artefacts that could save their ground.

Short synopsis

An eccentric cricket ball draws Snick and Willow into a search for legendary artefacts. Cryptic clues lead them through ancient temples, busy cities and remote mountains. To protect their club, they’ll need courage, ingenuity and a team spirit that reaches far beyond the pitch.

In development

Animated series and short-form development. Two Maitri-supported animated shorts in progress.

Current capital raise

Focused on a YouTube-first rollout and building a lasting audience for Snick & Willow.

YouTube partnership

Partnered with Team Falco on the project’s YouTube-first direction.

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Diwali & Christmas shorts

Production update

Two new stories

Snick and Willow Productions and Big Toon Animation have received 2026 Maitri Grants Program support for two animated shorts centred on Diwali and Christmas. The stories celebrate the connections between India and Australia through the characters’ friendship.

Recording underway

Creator Ken Cantrill has announced the start of voice recording for the two mini episodes, thanking Amy Neave and Alan Dickson for their work behind the scenes.