
Friday 20th March – 16:00
Roxy Cinema 1
NZ premiere
Follows Stitch Head, a small creature awoken by a Mad Professor in the castle Grotteskew. Stitch head must protect the professor’s other creations from the townspeople of Grubbers Nubbin.
International Co-Production: Germany, Luxembourg, India, UK
Family
Kids
Teens
Film
Stitch Head
By Steve Hudson

Monster, Fantasy, Comedy – English Original Version – 92 mn
Filmmaker Bio
Steve Hudson is a British Actor and Film Maker who co-directed and co-wrote the 2025 animated film Stitch Head, adapted from Guy Bass’s children’s books. He was inspired to adapt the story after hearing it on audio CD, focusing on the emotional depth of the characters within a Frankenstein-inspired setting. Hudson is known for his work in both film and television.
- Background: Born on August 6, 1969, in London, England, Hudson has extensive experience as an actor and director in live-action before tackling animation with Stitch Head.
- Stitch Head Project: Hudson directed and co-wrote the film, which was produced by his wife. The project took approximately five years to produce.
- Vision: Hudson aimed to create a humorous, heartfelt film rather than a scary one, emphasizing a “monsters-are-scared” theme.
- Focus: He focused on the story’s emotional core, specifically the themes of a child (Stitch Head) taking on adult responsibilities in a, at times, scary, yet loving environment.
