THE UPSIDE DOWN RIVER
8 x 22’
Co-produced by Dandelooo, Vivi Film and Sparkle Animation, “The Upside Down River” is an adaptation of the much-loved children’s novel La rivière à l’envers by leading French children’s laureate Jean Claude Mourlevat, winner of the 2021 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA). Published by Editis Group, “La rivière à l’envers” has sold over one million copies in France and numerous countries including Japan, China, South Korea, Russia, Spain, and Germany. The English version is published by UK-based Andersen Press for the English-speaking world. Targeted at 8- to 12-year-olds, the series tells the story of Tomek and Hannah's meeting on the way to the Qjar River. Hannah hopes to collect a magic drop to save her bird, while Tomek joins the adventure in search of a lost memory. Their quests follow one another, intertwine and finally complement each other.
HOLA FRIDA!
Targeted at 5- to 9-year-olds, the 75-minute feature is directed by Karine Vézina and André Kadi, and produced by Tobo Media (Canada), Du Coup Studio Production (Canada) and Haut et Court Distribution (France). Hola Frida! depicts the fictional childhood story of Mexico’s iconic artist, capturing the vibrant and imaginative world of young Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan, Mexico. Facing challenges Frida confronts them with an overflowing imagination, bringing to life the spirited journey of a little girl destined to become a legendary artist.
DOUNIA THE GREAT WHITE NORTH
Created by Marya Zarif, this heart-warming, 2D winter Special is directed by André Kadi and produced by Tobo Media and Haut et Court Distribution. Aimed at 6- to 9-yearolds, Dounia The Great White North follows the journey of 7-year-old Dounia and her grandparents, who forced to leave Syria, finally find a new home and new friends in picturesque Canada.
MARKET PREMIERE AND MEET & GREET WITH DIRECTORS JOOST VD BOSCH AND ERIK VERKERK
TUESDAY, JUNE 11TH | 02:00 PM ROOM BERLIOZ | IMPÉRIAL PALACE | 3RD FLOOR
A NEW FRIEND FOR TUMMY TOM
In production - Completed by December 2024.
GENRE: Adventure, Animation, Pre-school
CAST: Narrator to be announced
DIRECTOR: Joost van den Bosch & Erik Verkerk
DURATION: 1x60' or 13x5'
Tummy Tom (4×60’) is an animated film series (2D hand-drawn) based on the bestselling children’s books produced by Phanta Animation (known by Miss Moxy) and BosBros. Tummy Tom is a funny, inquisitive, adventurous, and a slightly mischievous ginger tomcat. Together with his animal friends, he explores the world around him just like a pre-schooler would. Tummy Tom first appeared in Sesame Street in 1978 and Dutch publisher Gottmer started publishing Jet Boeke’s stories in 1983. Since then, millions of Tummy Tom books have been sold around the world. Recently Tummy Tom celebrated his 45th birthday.
TUMMY TOM AND THE LOST TEDDY BEAR
2024 GENRE: Adventure, Animation, Pre-school - DURATION: 1x60' or 13x5'
The children’s animated feature Tummy Tom and the Lost Teddybear (60’), the first in four planned films is screening at the Annecy International Film Market (MIFA). Tummy Tom is a funny, inquisitive, adventurous, and a slightly mischievous ginger tomcat. Together with his animal friends, he explores the world around him just like young children would. Tummy Tom first appeared on the localized version of Sesame Street in 1978 and Dutch publisher Gottmer started publishing Jet Boeke’s stories in 1983. Since then, millions of Tummy Tom books have been sold around the world. Last year Tummy Tom celebrated his 45th birthday.
PIM & POM AT THE MUSEUM
2021 - GENRE: Pre-school DURATION: 26x5'
PIM & POM AT THE MUSEUM is an animation series, 26 episodes, about two curious cats Pim & Pom who take children on a discovery journey through the fascinating world of art. Famous international art collections from Dutch museums form the backdrop for the animated series Pim & Pom at the Museum. Each episode the two cats dive into a work of art and discover that nothing is what it seems!
HONK, TOOT & SWO-SOOSH
2005 - GENRE: Pre-school DURATION: 52x5'
Honk, Toot and Swo-swoosh is an entertaining and educational series for young children all over the world. The series features three enduring friends: Honk the car, Toot the boat and Swo-swoosh the helicopter. The setting is in fictional Springland, a happy, safe and idyllic country environment where Honk and his best friend Swo-Swoosh have lots of adventures and discover how to negotiate the correct way to solve everyday problems. Toot the Boat is always at hand to help Honk and Swo-Swoosh find the correct solutions.
THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS
Format: 1 x 27’
On a faraway planet, Janet and Bill meet in the Wurpular Wood and fall in love. Their families, the Smeds and the Smoos, cannot accept the match after generations of division. But when the two run away to elope, the warring families have no choice but to overcome their difference and work together to find the young Smoo and the young Smed.
ZOG & ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS
Format: 2 x 27’
Zog is the story of a keen young dragon who wants to learn how to fly, roar and breathe fire in his first years of Dragon School. He’s desperate to impress his teacher and win a golden star, but he’s accident prone and each year he has to be helped by a kind young girl who patches up his bumps and bruises. Then in Year Four, he has to capture a princess –can the young girl help him with his trickiest challenge yet? Followed by the 2020 sequel Zog and the Flying Doctors.
THE GRUFFALO & THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD
Format: 2 x 27’
A magical tale of a mouse who takes a stroll through the woods. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him – a fox, an owl and a snake – the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive. Followed by a 2011 sequel, The Gruffalo’s Child.
TABBY MCTAT
Format: 1 x 25’
PIP AND POSY
Format: 104 x 7’
Pip and Posy are best friends whose lives revolve around a wonderful world of play. Packed with warmth and humour, the series is a joyful celebration of their great friendship, its laughter and games, its ups and downs.
In the bustling heart of London, Tabby McTat and his busker friend Fred delight crowds with their harmonious duets until an unexpected separation tears them apart. Tabby McTat searches the city for Fred, but instead finds solace and a new family with a feline friend named Sock. When Tabby McTat and Fred finally reunite, will their friendship stand up to all the changes in their lives?
SAMSAM COSMIC ADVENTURES
Producers : Folivari – Bayard Animation
Our favorite cosmic hero is back! Six-year old super-hero SamSam lives with his parents on Planet Sam. Along with his friends, he explores the galaxy, encounters the strangest creatures, and defeats not-so-clever villains. He also goes to school to learn how to become the greatest cosmic hero ! Despite his super powers, SamSam is just like any other child experiencing the greatest adventure of all : growing up !
THE MARSUPILAMIS
Hope, Twister and Punch have hatched in a big city! The Marsupilamis live with twins Jade and Mica, and their grandma. Marsupilamis love playing wildly, so living hidden is a real challenge! Join them as they swing from the tops of buildings and cause chaos, all while having bucket loads of fun! Wild and playful, life is always exciting with these three!
THE FOX-BADGER FAMILY
Season 2
Producers : Ellipsanime, Dargaud Media, Belvision
Broadcasters : France 5, France 3, Ouftivi, WDR, Kika, CJ ENM, ERR (Estonia), NRK (Norway), OCS, RAI, Ceska Televize, RTBF, Télé-Québec, D-Smart, Kidjo, LTV (Latvia), TFou Max
The Fox-Badger Family is back for Season 2! Meet the Fox-Badgers; dad Edmund, his two twin boys Woodsy and Scoutbadger and their baby sister Berry all lived peacefully in their burrow. However, in nature it is common for Foxes and Badgers to share their burrows. So when Edmund falls in love with the beautiful fox Margaret, of course he asks her and her daughter Rosie to move in to form one big Fox-Badger family. What a great change for the Badgers! They will all have to learn to get along and find a new balance in their lives. Luckily, when love is involved, despite the occasional argument, the house is filled to the brim with happiness and smiles!
LIVING WITH DAD
Producers : Dupuis Audiovisuel – Belvision
Broadcasters : RTBF, Ouftivi, K+, Canal+ Myanmar, M6, Gulli
Welcome to the realm of Dad’s daughters, home to stepsisters Panda, Ondine, Roxanne and baby Bella. Dive into the unpredictable and hilarious daily life of this unconventional family. A must-watch family sitcom!
VERSAILLES UNLEASHED
Ladies and Gentlemen, please make way for King Louis XIV’s favourite dog Belfort and his companion Lupin ! This dynamic duo may seem worlds apart, but despite their differences these furry friends always stick together. Plunge into their adventures and join their quest as they sniff out secrets and explore the many mysteries of the Palace of Versailles and its Royal Menagerie. United in friendship and curiousity, Belfort and Lupin never fail to overcome the hurdles put in place by this unique world in which they live.
THE TINIES
The Tinies is a comedy sitcom driven by endearing characters, which aims to entertain children whilst giving them the taste for upcycling. Our stories take place, out of sight of the humans, in the attic of a house. They are based in Attic Town, a real town built by the toys that have been put away in the attic. In Attic Town, the Deluxes and the Tinies, who each have their own way of playing, do their best to live side-by-side... Luckily, they can count on our two heroes, Ollie, an enthusiastic and adventurous Delux doll, and her best friend Titus, a tiny plastic toy who is super talented at crafts. They make it their mission to work together to resolve Attic Town’s day-to-day problems!
GOAT GIRL
OUR SUMMER OF FREEDOM
It is summertime, in Algiers, back in 1955 when nine years-old Khadidja meets Lyes, Philippe, and Ahmed. Together, they will do everything in their power to rescue Malek, Khadidja’s older brother who has been unfairly arrested and embark on an investigation! We follow the crew from their secret hideout on the roofs of the Casbah to the market, in a summer full of action. These four friends, coming from different communities, seemingly with nothing in common, will be forever bound by this adventure.
Tarzan was raised by apes. Mowgli was raised by wolves. Gigi was raised by… goats! This is the story of Gigi, a 13–year-old girl who just happens to have been raised by mountain goats. But now that she’s a teenager, her Nanny and Billy think it’s time that Gigi spread her wings (her… horns?), so this year she will attend a boarding school and, for the first time in her life, spend time around actual people. GOAT GIRL is a quirky comedy with a hero who tackles every challenge with a goat-like stubbornness and strength. Gigi's journey is about being comfortable in your own skin, being happy being you, and embracing your differences and even your quirks!
THE MINIWHATS
The MiniWhats are a joyful gang of six friends. Like most kids, they use drawings to find answers to their daily life questions… To do so, they use a magic pencil, bringing all their sketches to life. What a lucky bunch! Every day, their imagination and creativity will drag them into hilarious adventures, and their team spirit will help them navigate the most unexpected situations. Based on “Les QuiQuoi” best-selling albums.
RAFFI
Join Ema, a curious little girl, and her lovable dog Raffi as they embark on farm adventures. Their farm is their home, filled with countless opportunities to play, learn and grow. The series tackles our relationship to what’s organic. Ema and Raffi's daily journeys make us experience the cycles of Nature and discover the true origins of food, far from the aisles of a supermarket!
21-24 October 2024
Palais des Festivals Cannes, France
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19-20 October 2024
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