Based on the 1881 novel of the little Swiss orphan by Johanna Spyri, Heidi 4 Paws closely follows the original 1880 best-selling novel, but with a canine twist.
Heidi finds herself living in the big city with Clara Sesehound, who has been made an invalid after a debilitating illness.
Heidi 4 Paws is the first in an intended series of eight films that retell classic stories with live action dogs playing all the roles.
Inspired by the 1930s MGM shorts, Dogville Comedies, children's television series such as Wishbone, and the family film Babe, writer/director Holly Goldberg Sloan (Angels in the Infield and The Big Green) created the 4 Paws brand as a way to revitalize classic literature for a new generation.
The film took over four years to make, and features a blend of live action photography, 3D animation and visual effects.