Istanbul-based animation studio Fauna (Kukuli, Briko, Brody Luckystar), with its new office in the U.K., is tuning up to launch a new preschool show, Moi & Lana (52 x 2’). The 2D-animated series is described as an epic musical adventure that follows the main characters Moi and Lana as they traverse the globe in search of the most popular local kids’ songs from all over the world.
Fauna will be collaborating with local musicians from each country that Moi & Lana visit to produce unique bilingual adaptations of the most beloved children’s songs (in English and the local language). The Turkish toon outfit says the show will offer a cultural exchange experience for kids from a very young age, allowing them to relate to and understand other kids around the world, helping bridge the gap between different cultures.
Planning a digital-first release late 2023, Fauna has currently self-financed the majority of the project and is looking for additional funding partners who could come on board.
“We are very excited for our new friends Moi & Lana joining Fauna’s character world. Digital and original music have always been the core of our creative vision and our area of expertise. While working with local musicians around the world to create unique songs, we have been inspired so much by the different musical styles and cultures around the globe,” said CEO Emre Aksoy. “I am very excited for Moi & Lana to be on screen to embark preschoolers on that inspiring cultural voyage around the world.”
Building on its musical kids’ animation offerings, Fauna recently partnered with Turkish popstar Özgün for a new series, Ediko, which will inspire kids to celebrate each other’s differences. Fauna has also established a solid track record for the digital first approach: amassing nearly 5 million subscribers on YouTube, the company’s flagship show Kukuli was launched on the platform and is now available in 16 different languages in 80 countries.
