Global indie animation powerhouse Miyu Distribution has acquired international rights to Fernanda Salgado’s “Ana, en Passant” ahead of its world premiere at the Brasília Brazilian Film Festival and international premiere at the Vancouver Film Festival (VIFF). It will make history at VIFF as the first animated film to compete in its Vanguard program. The film
Animated films have always generated huge profits at the box office. From Disney classics like “The Lion King” to a host of Pixar titles, animated films have wide appeal and are often ideal outings for the entire family. This was evident in a post-pandemic world, as titles like “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “The
French animation and visual effects company STIM, whose credits include “The Wild Robot,” “The Garfield Movie” and “Coyote vs. Acme,” is opening a production center in Spain’s Canary Islands, with plans to create more than 100 jobs as it expands its European operations. STIM Tenerife will begin operations in August and expects to employ 60
