Canada-Madrid-based international sales agent Pink Parrot Media (PPM) is expanding its distribution catalog, heading to the American Film Market (AFM) with two new titles available to buyers.
Signing with award-winning TV and film producer Sophie Byrne, PPM acquired the international distribution rights to the highly anticipated CG animated feature film Scarygirl which is currently in production in Queensland and is expected to premiere in October 2023.
In addition, PPM has signed with Canada’s PVP Media and Capitán Araña and 3Doubles Producciones in Spain to represent the world-wide distribution rights for the animated feature, 4 Days Before Christmas, which is set for a Spanish premiere in December 2023.
“I am very excited that we can all finally get back together in LA for this long-awaited AFM to return in full capacity,” said Tania Pinto Da Cunha, VP/Partner at Pink Parrot Media. “We are extremely happy to have two great projects, Scarygirl and 4 Days Before Christmas, joining our PPM family. Both titles have a uniqueness about them and that is what we like and value in our team. Working with these outstanding and highly creative producers is an enriching journey for us and exemplifies our mission.”
Dario Sanchez, producer of 4 Days Before Christmas, commented, “Really excited about working together with Pink Parrot Media in a superhero movie, including Santa Claus and his elves … to save Christmas with Billie’s help.”
Based on the graphic novel by Nathan Jurevicius, Scarygirl follows Arkie (voiced by Jillian Nguyen, Clickbait), a young girl with a talent for technology and a tentacle-like arm, who was raised in secret by her kind but cautious father, Blister (Rob Collins, Cleverman), a rare Giant Octopus with the ability to regenerate life.
When her father is kidnapped for his prized abilities and their idyllic world is threatened by a sudden loss of sunlight, Arkie sets out on a journey to the City of Light: a dazzling, modern city controlled by the mysterious Dr. Maybee (Sam Neill, Jurassic Park). As she tries to find Blister, Arkie discovers that all is not what it seems and this incredible new world is one of great danger, and full of answers to questions she never knew she had. The voice cast also features Anna Torv (Fringe).
Scarygirl is a co-pro between Australian studios Highly Spirited (Tales from Outer Suburbia) and Like a Photon Creative (Combat Wombat), with financial support from Screen Queensland. Jurevicius is on board as the production designer and will also share executive producer duties with John Stevenson (Kung Fu Panda).
The brand originally launched as a vinyl toy range from Hong Kong-based Flying Cat. It was later expanded into graphic novels (from U.S. publisher Last Gasp), an online flash game, Xbox/PlayStation and steam versions and even a VR experience from Melbourne-based tech company Zero Latency. Madman Entertainment is the distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
4 Days Before Christmas (88 min.) is currently in production and tells a story of when Santa hits his head and thinks he’s Superklaus, a popular big-screen superhero, he gets scammed by a toy-obsessed businessman who wants to take over his workshop. With the help of Billie, a tech-savvy 11-year old, and Leo his “Elf-executive” assistant, “SuperKlaus” will take on a megalomaniacal toy-obsessed businessman to save Christmas.
Featuring the voices of Harland Williams (Puppy Dog Pals, Odd Balls) Colm Feore (The Umbrella Academy, Thor) and Millie Davis (Odd Squad, Orphan Black, Wonder, Good Boys), the animated feature is directed by Steven Majaury, with Miguel Miranda co-directing.
Quebec-based company PVP Media, founded by François Trudel, has been producing documentaries, animated series, video games and digital products for over 30 years.
Capitán Araña was founded by Nacho La Casa, as an independent audiovisual production company with the aim of creating and producing innovative and quality content. Its productiosn include the 3D-animated feature Ozzy, released in more than 60 countries.
3Doubles Producciones, founded by Dario Sanchez, has been providing services for production companies in Canada, Belgium, Germany, U.K., Luxembourg, France, Australia and Spain, including animated features (Inspector Sun and the Curse of the Black Widow, Mia & Me: The Hero of Centopia, My Fairy Troublemaker, The Ogglies and Daily Fables) and series (ARPO The Robot, Ziggy & the Zoo Tram and Momonsters).
Pink Parrot Media will be exhibiting at AFM at the Loews Hotel (room 833) and hosting the World Market Premiere screening of award-winning musical adventure Valentina (Wed., Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. at AMC Santa Monica).
