Feb. 19, 2024
Dandelooo is launching a new feature film division at the company’s Paris headquarters led by Luna Sirvin.
Paris – The Emmy
Award-winning French animation production and distribution company has launched
a new feature film division, Dandelooo Cinema. This strategic expansion
marks a significant milestone in Dandelooo’s commitment to providing
unparalleled entertainment to audiences worldwide.
Dandelooo Cinema is spearheaded by Luna Sirvin,
International Sales & Acquisitions Manager (feature films). With
experience in the French and international markets, Luna Sirvin will oversee
and expand Dandelooo Cinéma’s activities by acquiring, developing, producing,
and marketing animated films for kids and families.
Commenting on the launch of Dandelooo Cinema, Emmanuèle
Pétry, Co-Founder said, “Entering into the cinema space is a natural
progression for Dandelooo. We are passionate about delivering exceptional
entertainment and Dandelooo Cinéma allows us to take this commitment to new
heights and build and strengthen our content for global audiences.”
Dedicated to curating groundbreaking projects and
exceptional animated content that inspires and captivates kids and families,
Dandelooo Cinema has a roster of projects in the pipeline for its cinema line
up and has just signed the international theatrical rights for
three new animated feature films.
Targeted at 5- to 9-year-olds, Hola
Frida! a 75-minute feature currently in production is the fictional
childhood story of Mexico’s greatest artist. Set for delivery in
September 2024, the film is produced by Haut et
Court Distribution (France), Tobo Media (Canada), Du Coup Studio Production
(Canada), and directed by Karine Vézina and André Kadi. It's the story of
a little girl who is different. Her world is Coyoacan, Mexico City.
Sparkling, vibrant, everything interests her and when difficulties arise, she
faces them with an overflowing imagination. This little girl is called
Frida Kahlo.
Currently
in production and set for delivery in May 2025, Born in the Jungle (70
minutes), for upper preschool and families is produced by Atom Art
(Latvia), Letko (Poland), Hausboot (Czech Republic) and directed by Edmunds
Jansons. During the school summer
break, nine-year-old Elisabeth joins her family in the Venezuelan rainforest
far away from their Latvian homeland. When Mum and Dad fly their plane to
the city, Elisabeth volunteers to look after her four-year-old brother
Leo. But soon Leo disappears in the thick dark jungle and Elisabeth must
bring him back home before their parents return.