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Preschool Tv Show (2-4 years)
MiniHeroes of the forest
Italy, 2024
School is over and it is playtime for the MiniHeroes: Gaston the bear, Juliette the owl, Jade the fox and Gabin the bunny rush to their secret TreeHouse, where they put on their costumes! Now, the MiniHeroes are all set to live their incredible adventures in the forest, totally relying on their friendship and mini-mega-powers!
Kitty Kotty in Space
Poland, 2023
“Kitty Kotty in space” is an episode from an animated series based on the beloved best-selling children’s book of the same name. Feisty Kitty Kotty together with her faithful friends: Pacek, Adelka and Julianek bravely discovers the world and faces many new situations. Kitty Kotty adventures reflect children’s sensitivity and show everyday life full of warmth and joy. Activities such as washing, cooking, riding the train, dealing with colds or making friends help the little ones get used to new emotions and feelings. Kitty Kotty will find the answer to everything! Kitty Kotty embarks on a thrilling journey through the vastness of space, all while bedtime can wait! On the moon, as she gazes at the mesmerizing cosmic scenery, she eagerly searches for friendly aliens and discovers fascinating secrets about gravity.
Mixmups
United Kingdom, 2023
Mixmups follows the fun adventures of three loveable pre-schooler friends, neat and tidy Pockets, creative and inventive Giggle, and boisterous and physical Spin, who together are the “Mixmups”. Along with their assistance pets Roller Guinea and Yapette the guide dog, they live in a wheelchair-accessible Helter-Skelter house in Mixington Valley. Each episode sees the friends use their magical light-up wooden spoon and mixing box to mix up the magic of play and transport themselves on a host of comical adventures with the help of their guardian the trunky-beaked Lucky Loover Bird. Core themes include the joy of individuality, imagination, friendship and flexible thinking.
Alice’s Diary
Portugal, 2023
A magical insight into the very individual thoughts of Alice, our adorable, quirky and highly imaginative 6 year old lead, as she invites us into her beautifully illustrated diary. Alice’s wonder, inquisitiveness and unique view of the world are shared with us through her off beat, funny and engaging conversations with her Mum Ana. And as Alice talks she draws and as she draws her pictures come to animated life, adding an immediate and captivating comedic visualisation of what she is thinking.
Upper Preschool TV Series (4-6 years)
The Super Heroes of Nature
France, 2023
It’s true, we tend to protect the things we know a little better. Yet, with the ecological crisis at hand, now more than ever, humanity and children in particular, need to marvel at nature in order to better respect it. If we take a closer look, the task doesn’t seem so daunting because among the 9 million species that surround us, so many of them have reasons to fascinate us… Built-in explosives, anti-virus shields, the capacity for infinite regeneration or the genius of collective intelligence: some living creatures have extraordinary powers that we humans would love to have… Seems impossible! However, we can immerse ourselves in the daily life of these living beings with curiosity, attempting to understand what nature has given them and for what purpose. Because beyond the wonderment sparked by these “superpowers” of nature, the series offers a playful introduction to biology for the youngest among us. Each episode is built around an animal or an organism and its environment; it allows us to approach a particular biological notion: animal intelligence, social behaviors, reproduction, the role of the cells or the immune system… By relying on accessible scientific information and sometimes surprising and unpublished discoveries made by international researchers, the series aims to foster understanding and more broadly, contribute to changing the way we look at life. It’s true, we tend to protect the things we know a little better. Yet, with the ecological crisis at hand, now more than ever, humanity and children in particular, need to marvel at nature in order to better respect it. If we take a closer look, the task doesn’t seem so daunting because among the 9 million species that surround us, so many of them have reasons to fascinate us… Built-in explosives, anti-virus shields, the capacity for infinite regeneration or the genius of collective intelligence: some living creatures have extraordinary powers that we humans would love to have… Seems impossible! However, we can immerse ourselves in the daily life of these living beings with curiosity, attempting to understand what nature has given them and for what purpose. Because beyond the wonderment sparked by these “superpowers” of nature, the series offers a playful introduction to biology for the youngest among us. Each episode is built around an animal or an organism and its environment; it allows us to approach a particular biological notion: animal intelligence, social behaviors, reproduction, the role of the cells or the immune system… By relying on accessible scientific information and sometimes surprising and unpublished discoveries made by international researchers, the series aims to foster understanding and more broadly, contribute to changing the way we look at life.
Pipo, Pepa & Pop
Italy, 2023
“Pipo, Pepa & Pop is a 2D animated series that aims to teach kids about the basics of economics & finance based on two principles: brainstorming and teamwork. In each 7-minute episode, in a combination of comedy, gags, music, adventure and quizzes, the young viewers will discover the two siblings Pipo and Pepa, accompanied by their dog Pop, overcoming emotional problems typical of children their age, managing everyday life situations of financial-economic nature, and interacting with Adam, a Scottish elf – a character inspired by the father of modern economics, Adam Smith – who lives in a magic moneybox equipped like a British castle, in the company of his butler Nessie, the Loch Ness monster. ”
Bea’s Block
USA, 2022
“Season Synopsis A kindness adventure is always around the corner on Bea’s Block! Compassionate and curious five-year-old Bea and her two best friends, model kindness through friendship and empathy. Episode Synopsis When Danny gets told that a toy he likes is for girls, Bea teaches him that toys are for everyone. ”
Mia & Codie Shorts
Canada, 2024
“Meet Mia, an “almost” 8-year-old girl who loves to code, and Codie, the robot she built to be the little brother she’s always wanted. Mia sees every day as a gift brimming with endless possibilities, and her “bro-bot” is the ideal partner: He’s always game for an adventure, relatively indestructible, and able to do ANYTHING with the right code! Together, Mia and her “bro-bot” solve everyday preschool problems using coding blocks, out-of-the box thinking and gung-ho exuberance. When a challenge arises, Mia and Codie are ready to RUN THE CODE and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! With the help of their best friends, Mia introduces Codie to all the best things in life. Velvet, a theatrical elephant who never misses a good party, is Codie’s biggest cheerleader. And Evu, a know-it-all emu reminiscent of Seinfeld’s Kramer, is always ready with the next big lesson, or mess, for Mia and Codie to figure out. Along with Velvet and Evu, Codie learns to ride a bike, make s’mores, catch monsters…and more! ”
Kids TV Series (7-11 years)
Jimmy and the Magic Key
Spain, 2023
“Jimmy & The Magic Key is an animated series that aims to bring the marvels of classical music to young audiences throughout 52 episodes full of fun, adventures and time travel. Our protagonists, Jimmy, his niece Lola and their mockingbird friend Fuga will travel to the past in every episode thanks to Jimmy’s piano, which is as well a time-machine. In those travels in time they’ll meet the greatest composers in History, but not only. The series will portray as well all those female composers whose names have been deleted for centuries for the simple fact of being women. And if the series is gender friendly it is also culture friendly, as we will meet composers from all around the world. It is a global series for a global world. The animation style is traditional 2D but we include some bumpers in every episode with a completely different style with information about our composer. Therefore we catch the eyeball of the audience and provide valuable information in a casual and entertaining way. ”
Coop Troop
United Kingdom, 2023
“The Coop Troop are an unlikely bunch of heroes on high-action missions to help any animal with a problem. They’re four farm animals (and an egg) who are thirsty for adventure and to escape their mundane life on the farm in their mobile chicken coop – until sunset anyway. When their red telephone rings, somebody needs help – and they’re off in an escalating comedy of ridiculous events. No matter how simple the problem, The Coop Troop will always come up with the most over-the-top and roundabout way to solve it. With The Coop Troop, satisfaction is always (eventually) guaranteed! A fast, funny, farcical and feathery comedy series for 6 – 9 year olds. In this episode there’s a monster in the sewers! While Billy and Clive help Cornerlius, the others try to track down the monster. They soon realise the eerie sound they’ve been hearing was not what any of them expected. Coop Troop! borrows its staging references from the real world rather than cartoonish cartoons. Its world obeys the physics of the real world, although its logic remains cartoon-based. The pace is fast and the 3D computer graphics are of a quality comparable to that of an animated film. ”
Dodo
United Kingdom, 2023
Dodo is a funny, heart-warming animated series about 11 year old Joe Connolly as he navigates the small milestones of everyday life at secondary school. For Joe, these small events mean big drama but he will always realise that however bad he thought things were, they are really not the end of the world. Episode synopsis: Lily has dreams of playing up front for the school football team. However, she’s been playing in goal because she’s too nice to say she’d be a better goal-scorer than the other girls. In order to get what she wants, Lily needs to stop being too nice and let people know how she really feels, which includes breaking up with Joe Connolly. She thought she had already broken up with him, but Kayla realises Lily did it too nicely and Joe thinks that they’re still going out. Lily must now find a way to break up with him properly, or she’ll never play up front for the football team. Lily tries lots of ways to break up with Joe, which all go frustratingly wrong. In the end she shouts it out in front of the whole school midway through a football match, along with everything else that’s been on her mind. Joe says that he had been thinking of breaking up too. Lily realises it’s ok to hurt people’s feelings sometimes and goes on to score a goal! We go back to Joe’s POV and reali se he didn’t want to break up
Alex Player
France, 2024
Alex, Amy, Camille and Mike have only one dream: to win the national interschools “Land of Titans” championship. It’s also their only chance to save the eSports club! This year, their school is hosting the championship — but none of their home teams have won for years! The school principal — fed up with his eSports team coming last every year, while his soccer team triumphs — has decided to permanently close the eSports club if they don’t win this time. But, seeing the kids recruited for the new team, he doesn’t think they stand a chance! In fact, no one does. And yet… Alex, Amy, Camille and Mike will take on the incredible challenge, to save the club, for their school, for the game, and to stay together. They don’t have a choice, they must win, no matter what. Game on!
Klincus
Italy, 2024
Klincus, an orphan, is forced to work in the factory of the wicked Sir Graylock, in the industrial town of Umghard. Believing his parents are alive, he escapes and discovers Frondosa, a world hidden from humans, where inhabitants live harmoniously with nature. Whith them, Klincus will understand the importance of the delicate balance with the natural environnement and the technological development.
Youth Tv Show (11+)
Joy Eternal
Finland, Canada,Spain, 2023
“When 16 year old Joy suddenly dies, she gets a unique invitation to spend her afterlife in an eternity of blissful happiness. She turns down the offer, determined to fight the evil mega-corporation that controls the City of Lost Souls and free her parents, whose dramatic death she blames herself for. ”
Arietto: love is in the (green) air
Italy, 2023
A good little bird saves a poor puppy lost in a dangerous alley. She takes him home and introduces him to his friends. But at a certain point the baby bird emits a strange green gas… The good little bird is then forced to take it back to the alley where he had found it. A gag in the form of the American sitcom complete with a singing guest who underlines the lovingness of the good deed
Total Drama Island
Canada, 2023
Total Drama Island is the much anticipated reboot of the world’s first and funniest animated reality show for tween audiences. This series is an updated take on the crazy challenges, alliances, betrayals and confession cam insights featuring 16 iconic new teen characters.
Interactive Animation
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Japan, 2023
An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch. The adventure is yours to create in a world fueled by your imagination. In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom?
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Japan,2024
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a sequel and the second title of Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Three-Part Trilogy. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth follows Cloud Strife and his party as they venture out of Midgar and into the vast world. The unknown journey will continue in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and it will feature moments of the past where we will have a chance of understanding Sephiroth and his agenda of reclaiming his birthright, as well as to rule over the planet with Jenova at his side. Adventures await in a vibrant and vast world – sprint across grassy plains on a Chocobo and explore expansive environments.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Belgium, 2023
Gather your party and return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Mysterious abilities are awakening inside you, drawn from a mind flayer parasite planted in your brain. Resist, and turn darkness against itself. Or embrace corruption, and become ultimate evil. Choose from 12 classes and 11 races from the D&D Player’s Handbook and create your own identity, or play as an Origin hero with a hand-crafted background. Or tangle with your inner corruption as the Dark Urge, a fully customisable Origin hero with its own unique mechanics and story. Whoever you choose to be, adventure, loot, battle and romance your way across the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Gather your party. Take the adventure online as a party of up to four.
Starfield
USA,2023
In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. You will join Constellation, the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy,and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game. In Starfield the most important story is the one you tell with your character. Start your journey by customizing your appearance and deciding your Background and Traits. Will you be an experienced explorer, a charming diplomat, a stealthy cyber runner, or something else entirely? The choice is yours. Decide who you will be and what you will become.
Live Action or Hybrid TV Series
Trust & Dare
Italy, 2023
Two teenagers, Aria and Tommaso, used to be best friends during their childhood. After years apart, they found themselves back together in the same high school. Surrounded by a unique and eccentric group of friends, these two teens turn their childhood game into a friendly challenge that will help them get to know each other and themselves better, overcome their insecurities, make new friends and build strong connections. Friendship, humor, and personal growth are the ingredients of Trust & Dare.
Quick Rules
Italy, 2023
The idea comes from the need to talk about dangerous situations that boys, and especially girls, may find themselves in, with the aim of providing useful advice to prevent risks and defend themselves. The facts are based on real-life stories, they come from newspapers, TV or they are shared among friends, it’s that kind of stories that go “You won’t believe what just happened to me…”. The message we want to send out is that growing up gives you freedom and offers the opportunity to do many things, thus it’s very important to be prepared to live these new experiences as carefully as possible. We follow the influencer Nicky Passarella for a day through a narration without filters, in first person, with close-ups and a self-produced IG story-style footage with a camera that accompanies her while she gets ready before going out, goes to the gym, meets friends, goes shopping, has dinner out, goes dancing at the club. The story is conceived as a coherent piece of work, that can be watched as a movie. At the same time, every possible dangerous situation in which she is involved is also a clip that can be considered as a single vertical episode. The format differs from the infotainment genre, there is no expert explaining what should or should not be done. The influencer’s life experiences represent the core of the story: with her spontaneous style, she brings us into her everyday life and shows us what she does during the day, who she meets, where she goes. Nicky is always ready to have fun and follows strict rules to never have unpleasant surprises. The influencer shares these rules with the audience, thus becoming a perfect ‘teacher’ who, without giving up the fun, also knows how to be very careful and cautious.
Clan – Choose your destiny
Italy, 2023
Francesco, 15 years old, born and raised in the Vele of Scampia, is the son of a wanted criminal and an absent mother. The street has been his only teacher in life. His brother, the Ninja, who wants him in the Camorra, trains him to become a sentinel. Around him are his friends from the neighbourhood: Pasquale and Armando, the latter the future star of the Napoli football team. Armando shares Francesco’s dream of escaping the neighbourhood. One day Francesco commits a mugging in front of his Italian teacher. His teacher says he will not report him if Francesco agrees to spend a month in the teacher Maddaloni’s gym. Here, through judo, he learns discipline and respect for his adversary, and gets to know a group of boys who soon become his loyal friends. The kids of the Maddaloni-clan are young people who want to change their destiny by freeing themselves from the Camorra-system, young people who believe in the forces of good. Ginevra, the daughter of Francesco’s Italian teacher and from the richest district in the city, is certainly the one amongst them who believes in it the most. She teaches Francesco that his choices mark out his destiny. Francesco’s path is a turbulent one: every time Maddaloni and the Ninja challenge him, he has to decide which side he is on.
Gangnam Project
Germany, 2024
16-year-old biracial Korean teen Hannah Shin dreams of getting in touch with her Korean side. She accepts a job as an ESL teacher at an elite K-pop training school in Korea and gets much more than she bargained for. Gangnam Project is a coming-of-age K-Dramedy about a spirited Korean American teen who embarks on connecting with her Korean roots in Korea, and finds herself at complete odds with the K-pop universe she is thrust into.
Gormiti The New Era
Italy, 2024
“The New Era follows the adventures of four kids from Earth who are chosen to become the new generation of Scions, brave warriors and the only ones who can save the fantastic realm of Gorm and planet Earth from the threat of Lord Graven and his wicked allies, drawing on the power of the legendary Gormiti, spirit warriors of the elements who guide them in their journey to become heroes. ”
TV Series Pilots
Froggie
France, 2024
Bigg City is the perfect place to grow up for a curious, confident, adventurous 11-year-old girl like Froggie. Music! Art! Sports! Museums! Bright lights! Bustling streets! Secrets and discoveries around every corner! You could explore for your entire life and never run out of things to see and do for the first time in a place that’s always changing, and always new. Froggie loves it. Some kids her age are always bored, no matter what’s happening around them, but not Froggie. Ever since she was little, her adoptive parents have encouraged her to explore and find new experiences. How can she be bored when there’s always something new to do just a short subway ride away? The only way Froggie could be bored is if her parents take it all away! You know, pack her up and move her to a small town in the middle of nowhere? Where thin gs never change, and they don’t even have stop signs because nothing moves in the first place? What do you mean, that’s what happened? Well, yes… her parents grew tired of the city that Froggie found so exciting and moved her to Miracle Run. Froggie thought she was done seeing anything new and incredible. And then Froggie realizes – she is what’s new in Miracle Run. But instead of standing out, she decides to bring a little of her previous life to this forgotten hole. Sorry – this nice little town. She’ll guide her friends into the future (well…the present) and they’ll show her around her new town, where things may not be new, but they are new to her. Now if only she can get cell phone reception…
Easter Egg
Italy, 2024
“A super curious, cute rabbit, but also a compulsive collector, who loves to wander around to add new findings to his wheelbarrow. In each episode he is attracted to the most disparate objects, trying to understand how they work. The rabbit will do everything to get his treasure, but his every attempt will inevitably fail anyway. In case of excessive physical efforts the rabbit has the ability to produce some very special golden eggs… ”
Short Films
A Bear Named Wojtek
United Kingdom,Poland 2023
“Displaced by the Second World War, a troop of Polish soldiers find an inseparable bond through an orphaned bear they name Wojtek. A Bear Named Wojtek tells the fantastic journey of an orphaned Syrian brown bear who was adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, becoming a beacon of hope and an emblem of their fate. ”
L’Animal Sauce Ail
France, 2023
Gooseville, close to nothing and far away from everything. The place where Goosevillers lead themselves to destruction. The inhabitants live off the farming of species that they overexploit each time, from geese to tadpoles. Each new managing and self consuming environment is told throughout low budget homemade TV shows. Advertising, teleshopping and others show us the devolution of a small French village rushing towards its end.
Sapiens?
Italy, 2022
“Sapiens?” is a Bruno Bozzetto’s original idea. A short movie that aims to encourage reflection on the adjective sapiens associated with the human being. Three stories, set to classic symphonies, explore man’s behaviour towards nature and society. Part 1 satirizes the destructive inventions of war; part 2, set to Chopin, narrates a spider’s survival amid violence; and part 3 urges reflection on human responsibility and Earth’s future.
Antipolis
Estonia, 2023
Some people believe that the Earth is flat. And then there are those who think that somewhere there, under the Crust of the Earth, another civilization exists. The events of Antipolis take place in the world inside the Earth. Unlike some of the well informed inhabitants of our civilization, the occupants of Antipolis have no idea that they are living inside a gigantic globe. Getting to know this is a sobering shock.
Animated Feature Films
Slide
United States, 2023
Slide is the tale of a mythical cowboy who appears in a corrupt logging town (circa 1940’s) and with the aid of his slide guitar and a giant Hellbug, he’s able to battle the evil mayor and his equally selfish twin brother to clean up the logging town of Sourdough Creek. Most of the action takes place in the twins’ Luckybuck Saloon and Bordello, where “Slide” (that’s the cowboy’s name) performs with a three-piece cowboy band. They play music akin to Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. Delilah, one of the “Happy Time” girls, falls for Slide and wants to leave the B-girl profession and become a singing star. But to make matters more bizarre, a Hollywood film company arrives to shoot a romantic adventure movie there, but they need a beautiful lake for the setting. And this is where the twins (Jeb and Zeke) go from bad to evil. They’re forced to build a dam in one week, and the rushed schedule leads to a slipshod piece of engineering – and that builds to an amazing climax of horror, bravery and retribution.
Buttefly Tale
Canada, 2023
Butterfly Tale is an animated feature film for the whole family set along the diverse, picturesque, and ever-changing backdrop of the great Monarch butterfly migration. A heartwarming tale of a gutsy and loveable yet inept, one-winged butterfly, named Patrick who stows away in a milkweed trailer in order to be part of the journey of a lifetime. With his best friend, a goofy caterpillar named Marty, and Jennifer, a butterfly who is afraid of heights, Patrick will become an unlikely hero. But first he must face his fear, embrace his uniqueness and triumph over adversity while battling changing weather patterns, humans and three evil birds bent on revenge. It is a tale of adventure, self-realization and heroism told with h umour whose message is that our differences are less important than the bonds we share, and it is in adversity t hat our true character shines through.
Return of the Jungle
India,2023
Set in contemporary India, Return of the Jungle (ROTJ) is the story of a group of classmates from junior school. For Mihir, Rohan, Sweety, Ali and friends, simple challenges of everyday school life seem like huge problems. To their rescue comes their close buddy Thatha, a loveable grandpa, who peps them up with his highly inspiring stories from the jungle! These stories encourage the children to face their little battles and give it their best! 9 yr old Mihir and his friends are faced with the daunting task of outwitting the biggest, meanest bully in school, Rahul Malhotra. To help them ride through this impossible journey, they turn to Thatha and his fantastic tales of inspiration from the ancient Jungles of India! Together, they must build a ruthless Dinosaur, fight a nerve-racking game of cricket and travel all the way to Rajasthan, to rediscover the power of friendship, compassion and determination. The film celebrates the spirit of friendship, diversity and bonding across generations. It brings back real world values, human emotions and learning through a wholesome family entertainer.
Puffin Rock and the New Friends
Ireland, 2023
Set on the beautiful Irish island of Puffin Rock, a young puffin called Oona undertakes a challenging mission to protect the home she loves and ensure the survival of her community. Many new puffins have arrived, seeking shelter and hoping to build new lives on Puffin Rock. A young Horned Puffin family bring a Little Egg but it suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances. With a big storm approaching, Oona & her friends race against time to find the egg and brace for the storm. Can they save the egg, the puffin colony and, ultimately, the entire island from disaster?
The Soccer Football Movie
USA, 2022
An evil doctor, Weird Al Yankovic, wants to steal the world’s best soccer players’ talents, skills, and abilities. He targets Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Megan Rapinoe, both playing themselves, and turns them into horrifying mutant monster versions of themselves. But with the help of some children soccer players, Weird Al will have to overcome their team of heroes that relies on hard work and practice instead of a magic serum.
Florentine night
Bulgary, 2022
The film is composed of two separated stories in parallel. Maximilian narrates to Maria, who is seriously ill, a mysterious story from his childhood, how he felt in love with a beautiful statue. The loss of the statue affects his whole life. Maximilian becomes a sculptor in search of mean to recreate it. Philippe the watchmaker is devoid of any musical sensibility, but forced to enter a music competition in order to win the hand of his beloved. For this reason, he builds a musical machine that will win the contest for him. “Florentine Night” is also a tale of friendship, of hidden desires, of the pursuit of self-discovery, and the love for the art, the sculpture, the dance and the music. The screenplay is based on the works of Heinrich Heine and Gérard de Nerval.
Robocity – The Hidden City
Italy, Russia 2023
The story chronicles the adventures of Lighty and his friends in Robocity, a fascinating place inaccessible to other creatures and populated only by extraordinary beings called Robichi. Robichi are thinking robots that perform all normal daily activities on a par with humans.
Pigsy
Taiwan, 2023
Pigsy often messes things up. One day, he is chosen to enter the new world, to become a symbol of success. But it turns out to be a mistake. He stays in Sanzang’s group and makes a secret deal with Bull Demon King who promises to let him enter the new world. He discovers Bull Demon King will take people’s lives. He must do everything to stop this.
The mystery of Waza
Cameroon, 2024
Nguiamba the eco-tourism enthusiast, Abdul the very wise Sahelian, Moudio the technology savvy and Bilama the hotblooded albino are 4 Cameroonians aged 17 who grew up in the capital Yaoundé. With their baccalaureate in hand, they are admitted to the brand new and modern Scientific University of the Sahel located in the north of the country. Unfortunately, on the day of the start of the academic year, Professor Ekoussa, who is the rector, was nowhere to be found. Shortly after, it was Dr. Abakar, who happened to be Abdul’s cousin, who mysteriously disappeared. The 4 friends decide to investigate and find themselves in the heart of Waza Park which turns out to be a site of unsuspected archaeological wealth…
Pelikan Blue
Hungary, 2023
In the 1990s Hungary, travelling is finally possible but unaffordable. By forging international train tickets, three young men provide the opportunity for a whole generation to experience the outside world. With the fall of the Iron Curtain, Hungary’s borders suddenly open up. Everyone wants to traver to Western Europe – young people in particular – but the price of a train ticket is prohibitive. What good is freedom if you can’t afford it? Ákos, Petya and Laci discover a simple method of using houseold detergents to dissolve Pelikan’s blue carbon ink, allowing them to forge train tickets to any destination. Over time, they become professional infamous forgery artists. For a long time, everything goes along smoothly, but when the police starts an investigation, the friends discover that freedom comes at a price. Ákos, the brain, vanishes; Petya, the sales genius, flees to New York; and the new comer Zoli takes the fall. Eventually, everything gets straightened out, and a decade-long racket finally comes to an end with the help of a young cop.
Sultana’s dream
Spain, 2023
Inés, a Spanish artist, lives in India and stumbles upon Sultana’s Dream, a science fiction story written by Rokeya Hossain in 1905. It describes Ladyland, a utopia in which women rule the country while men live in seclusion and are responsible for household chores. Fascinated by the story, Inés embarks on a journey across the country to search for the one place where women can live in peace.