Feb 15, 2024

Emmy Award-winning French Label Dandelooo Launches Division Specializing in Animated Feature Films

Dandelooo, the International Emmy Award-winning French animation production/distribution company, has launched Dandelooo Cinéma, a division dedicated to feature films. The new division joins Dandelooo's other operations: the animation studio Oulala, located in La Cartoucherie, France, and its sales office in Milan, Italy.

According to the company, it will focus on acquiring, developing, producing, and distributing quality kids' and family films, and Dandeloo Cinema already has a number of projects underway.

Emmanu, co-founder of Dandelooo?

Entering the cinema is a natural fit for Dandelooo. We are passionate about providing exceptional entertainment, and Dandelooo Cinéma allows us to take this commitment to new heights, building and enhancing our content for a global audience.

Dandelooo is best known for its hybrid preschool series The Treehouse Stories, which won an International Emmy Award in 2017, and its companion feature film The Birdhouse Stories. Other notable works include "Stinky Dog" for France Televisions and TV3 Catalunya, "Mum is Pouring Rain" for Canal+, which won the Annecy Jury Prize, "Chico Chica Boumba" for French broadcaster M6, the feature animation "Houdini", among others.

Dandelooo's Paris headquarters-based feature department will be headed by International Sales and Acquisitions Manager Luna Servin, who will be tasked with overseeing and expanding Dandelooo Cinéma's activities through acquisition, development, production and marketing.

According to Servin,

despite the challenging environment, we feel the need to provide meaningful stories that are uplifting. We believe that the quality of an animated film and its message is evident through the passionate work of local distributors. It is this meticulous work that is the key to solving today's greatest challenge: keeping children invited to the cinema. As an international distributor, our mission is to provide ambitious animated films that inspire and enrich the lives of children around the world.

In addition to announcing the division, Dandelooo also revealed that it has secured international theatrical rights for three upcoming European feature films:

Directors Carine Ve? Gina and André? Cady

Producers: Haut et Court Distribution (France), Tobo Media (Canada), Du Coup Studio Production (Canada)

Synopsis: The story of an unusual girl. Her world is Mexico City, Coyoacan. Sparkling, vibrant, and interested in all things, she faces challenges with an overflowing imagination. This girl is called Frida Kahlo.

Directed by Edmunds Jansons

Produced by Atom Art (Latvia), Letko (Poland), House Boots (Czech Republic)

Synopsis: During school summer vacation, 9-year-old Ilse goes with her family to the rain forest where the Pemon tribe lives. When an accident occurs and Mom has to send Dad to the hospital, Ilze volunteers to take care of her 3-year-old brother Alex. But instead of taking care of his little brother, Ilse spends her time with her nose in a book. When Ilse finally looks up, Alex has disappeared. From all signs, Alex seemed to have wandered off into the jungle. Ilse must bring Alex back before his parents return.

Director Hugo de Focomplet

Producers Laïdak Films (France, Germany), Dandelooo (France), Doghouse Films (Luxembourg)

Synopsis: Jane's capricious grandmother, Grandma Onion, took her last eternal nap. She wrote her last wish on a piece of paper, but Cecil forbade it. Jane, on the other hand, decides. She and Granny's mischievous ghost are going on a wild getaway to the edge of the visible world.