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The Painter & the Prince

Synopsis

When financial struggles threaten to close her family’s art-tour business before Christmas, self-taught artist Shelby Stevens enters a televised holiday painting competition, hoping the prize money can save it. During the competition, Shelby clashes with fellow contestant “Mark,” whose polished talent and charm slowly win her over through festive adventures and late-night creative breakthroughs. But when Shelby discovers Mark is actually Prince Henry of Serendovia, secretly escaping royal expectations to pursue art, their growing romance is put at risk. As Christmas approaches, Shelby and Henry must decide whether they are confident enough to paint a future of their own.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Colin Budds
Original Title
The Painter & the Prince
Country of Origin
Australia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Jaggi Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Colin Budds

Producers

Steve Jaggi, Kyle Lema, Kylie Pascoe

Department Leadership Roster

Colin Budds

Director

Steve Jaggi

Steve Jaggi

Producer

Kyle Lema

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Painter & the Prince.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Painter & the Prince

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Painter & the Prince about?

When financial struggles threaten to close her family’s art-tour business before Christmas, self-taught artist Shelby Stevens enters a televised holiday painting competition, hoping the prize money can save it. During the competition, Shelby clashes with fellow contestant “Mark,” whose polished talent and charm slowly win her over through festive adventures and late-night creative breakthroughs. But when Shelby discovers Mark is actually Prince Henry of Serendovia, secretly escaping royal expectations to pursue art, their growing romance is put at risk. As Christmas approaches, Shelby and Henry must decide whether they are confident enough to paint a future of their own.

Who directed The Painter & the Prince?

The Painter & the Prince was directed by Colin Budds.

Who stars in The Painter & the Prince?

The principal cast of The Painter & the Prince includes Melina Vidler, Tim Ross.

When was The Painter & the Prince released and how long is it?

The Painter & the Prince was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.