Congratulations to Kavaleer Productions, Moetion Films and Studio Meala for being three of the 57 projects chosen for Cartoon Movie this year! The co-production and pitching event for European animated feature films that will take place in the French city of Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine on 4-6 March. The selected works capture European animation current creative diversity. The line-up includes mostly projects in development (34) and in concept (17), next to 3 films in production and 3 in sneak preview.
The Honey Wars (Kavaleer)
When 12-year-old Ivy and her grieving father move to an old family farm, she discovers she has an extraordinary gift: the ability to see into a hidden world of magic. Here, fairies and elves are locked in a bitter cold war, held hostage by grudges that stretch back for centuries. Armed with her talent for seeing the unseen, Ivy befriends Alfred, a mischievous elf with a sharp tongue, and Fiona, a determined fairy outcast. Together, this unlikely trio plunges into an epic adventure to bring peace to the feuding magical realms. Through her journey, Ivy learns that healing both in her magical friends world and her own requires courage, friendship, and a willingness to forgive.
Violet (Moetion)
It’s not the school bullies Violet fears – it’s her own reflection. Like many 12 year olds, Violet, despite her happy family and good friends, struggles with her self-worth. However, in the parallel world behind the mirror, her constant self criticism has left her reflection vowing for vengeance. In a daring swap, Violet’s reflection bursts into the real world and hilariously lives Violet’s thwarted life to the fullest.Trapped behind the mirror, Violet must witness the fun her reflection is having with the life that should be hers. In a daring journey of self discovery, Violet will outwit witches, curses and her own harsh, inner critic before finally realising her real self worth.
Diva Donkey (Studio Meala)
Set in 1950s Ireland, Diva Donkey tells the story of a world famous opera singer, Lucia di Tortellini, who crash-lands on a remote island changing the course of her life and that of Cora, a local islander grieving the recent loss of her mother.
When local superstition comes to life, Lucia finds herself stuck inside the body of a donkey. From there, our narcissistic diva is set to be taught a scrooge-esque lesson. That lesson will be revealed through Cora, a child who desperately needs a friend in her life – human or otherwise.
What unfolds is an emotional, humorous and heartwarming tale exploring universal themes of friendship and healing. Kindness makes you happier, empathy makes you stronger, change is possible.
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