animation series

>> project << hi hoopoe!

FR/IT/CA | HD | 52x7’ | Completion 2026 (tbc) | French, English, Italian | by Bonarith Adige | Authors: Fabrice Beau, Carlotta Mastrangelo | ANIMALPS PRODUCTIONS (FR), Pulpy Productions (IT), Mirabilia Studio (IT), Media Business Institute (CA)

 

Adventure & discovery everyday life series for 3-6 year-old kids | 2D animation 

 

"How amazing HOOPOE, isn't it?"

 

Every morning, the little bird named HOOPOE jumps from the top of the Giant Tree, breaks through the sea of clouds and flies to the ground where a new adventure awaits him.
An entertaining educational series allowing to experience emotions such as friendship, fear, anger, growing older and learn about nature etc.
 
End of development (Available: 4' pilot episode + 13 episode outlines)
 
Budget: 3 M EUR

>> project << GREAT DADDY

FR | HD | 52x3'30" | Completion 2026 (tbc) | non spoken | by Bonarith Adige | ANIMALPS PRODUCTIONS (FR)

 

Family everyday life series for 6-12 year-old kids | 2D animation 

 

A crazy, lively family sitcom about a dad who's being driven mad...

 

Looking after his two children (a girl & a boy), feeding the cat, changing the bathroom bulb and welcoming the grandparents: this is the full-time job of Great Daddy, who could be called a "househusband"! We only ask for your attention for three and a half minutes to see how this dad is doing. And please don't laugh!
 
End of development (3'30'' animatique almost completed, pre-production of the pilot + 26 episode outlines ready)
 
Budget: 1,7 M EUR

>> project << GUGLIELMO THE INVENTOR 

IT | 4K | 26x11' | Completion Winter 2027 | English, Italian | by Danilo Caracciolo | Authors: Danilo Caracciolo, Enzo Chiarullo, Giusi Santoro, Robin Lyons and Andrew Offiler | Co-developped by POPCult, Krutart, Animalps | Supported by Creative Europe Media, Emilia-Romagna Film Commission (Italian Regional Fund), Municipality of Bologna, Guglielmo Marconi Foundation

 

Adventurous entertaining science series for 6-10 year-old kids | 2D animation 

 

The extraordinary experiments of the kid Guglielmo Marconi who will become the inventor of wireless communication.

 

Guglielmo Marconi known as the inventor of radio, was a curious self-educated kid passionate by electricity, who turned out to become one of the men who revolutionized our society, at the end of the XIXth century, with his inventions enabling us today to use cell phones and satellite technologies, among others. In the idyllic hills of Bologna, Italy, we follow his adventures centred around frenetic experiments, while he was a 6-year-old boy until he was a young adolescent, supported by his family and friends, and ultimately learn with him about the basics of electromagnetic invisible waves, and physics in general. 
 
Robin Lyons credits include the BAFTA winning SuperTed and Hilltop Hospital, and the multi-award winning Hana’s Helpline. Some of Andrew Offiler's work includes Captain Morten and the Spider Queen, Fireman Sam. They are both known in Italy for the series YOYO (La Rai Kids). 
 
Total budget: 3,6 M EUR.
 
Available:
- Pitch deck 
- Teaser
- Pilot episode 
- Outline of episodes
 
Supported by:
 

>> project << sendai city STORIES

IT | 4K | English, Italian | by Marco Bolognesi | BOMAR STUDIO

 

7x26' | Target audience: adults | Completion 2026 | Looking for coproducer (script + animation)

 

Science-fiction, distopia for adults (retro-futuristic, cyberpunk) | 2D animation with 3D inserts

 

In a dystopic future, the Governor’s taking office celebration is about to trigger insurrection and chaos in the over-controlled city of Sendai, where individuality is constantly denied in favour of the indistinct mass of the society. Syan and Orange were both assigned the mission to assassinate the Governor, one by the Resistance's movement and the other by the Governor's defeated opponent. Eva, Commander of the armed forces and Governor's wife is hunting Syan in order to kill her because she is a resistant and have had an affair with her husband. As their destinies cross at the end of the party, only one will remain alive, sealing the fate of Sendai City. Each episode unveils the same story through the life, motivation and inner vision of one of the three main characters, as one facet of the truth. Three stories of Power, Love, and Freedom.

>> new << CLASSMATES - EVERYONE TOGETHER

NO | 3x14’ (approx.) - Completion of episode 4 in 2026-27 | 2023 | HD | Norwegian; English | By Trond Jacobsen & Marianne Müller | Bivrost Film | Broadcaster: NRK Super

 

 

Series for all kids on bullying and social exclusion in schools | 2D animation 

 

It gives children insight into the most common forms of bullying and social exclusion, and the language needed to describe it.
 

Ep1 - How can we be happy together? Lisa is not doing well in her class because she is being excluded from play. She is not the only one who feels this way. Many children experience hurtful things at school and do not feel safe. In the laws it says that all children have the right to feel safe and well in their class. If children are not doing well, adults must help and not give up until the hurtful things stop and everyone is doing well. Through educational episodes, we see how children and adults can work together to create a positive classroom environment.

 

Ep2 - Helping each other

Anton dreads going to school. He is often not allowed to join in the play — not in building huts, football, or other activities. Nadia doesn't like it when they exclude Anton. But she doesn’t know what she can do to help. Nadia is also afraid of being left out. In fact, many kids in Anton’s class feel the same way. No one feels completely safe. Is there someone who can help the class? The series is based on recent Scandinavian research on bullying and offer fresh perspectives on how it can be addressed and stopped—by both children and adults.

 

Ep3 - To be made invisible 

Rati feels invisible in her class, because no one listens when she speaks or makes suggestions. No one answers when she asks questions. Fortunately, there is someone who can help — someone who has experienced the same thing. Because many children know what it’s like to feel invisible. Classmates is developed in collaboration with Save the Children and a group of leading experts in Norway, based on the most up to date research on social exclusion and bullying. The series both provide insight and offer fresh perspectives on how it can be addressed and stopped.

 

Ep4 – What do you need to take part? (WORKING TITLE)

Children with disabilities –experiences most exclusion and bullying. The UN Convention (CRPD) have clear guidelines for same rights for all. It is crucial to tell also children about this. Vinni, a boy with a disability, is often excluded even though he could join in with small adaptations - if only someone asked. When a new student notices this, he starts to question why. The film encourages children to understand inclusion as a right and to ask: “What do you need to take part?” Good intentions aren’t enough—participation matters. Respect, and equal opportunities for all children.

 

>> new << GROWN-UPS SHOULD NEVER HIT YOU

NO | 1 x 8’40’’ | 2019 | HD | Norwegian; English | By Trond Jacobsen & Marianne Müller | Bivrost Film | Broadcaster: NRK Super

 

LOGLINE: This animated short film explores the topic of domestic violence and the right to be safe.

 

What is violence? And why is all violence against children illegal in Norway and many countries? The film helps children understand that violence is never their fault. It emphasizes that every child has the right to feel safe - and to get help if they are afraid of an adult. This animated short film was developed in cooperation with Save the Children and an expert advisory group. It is part of the Norwegian “I Know” portal with school content for children.

>> new << MY BODY BELONGS TO ME

NO | 4 x 4’30’’ approx. | 2018 | HD | Norwegian; English | By Trond Jacobsen & Marianne Müller | Bivrost Film | Broadcaster: NRK Super

 

LOGLINE: By recognising sexual abuse, kids feel empowered to speak to a trusted adult.

 

It helps children recognize signs of sexual abuse, understand that they are protected by law, and feel empowered to speak to a trusted adult.
 

Ep1 – Your Body is Yours
Many children believe that adults can decide everything — that they can do whatever they want with a child’s body. But that’s not true. It is illegal for adults to play “private parts” games with children. Still, there are adults who want to do exactly that. What can children do if they meet such an adult? Developed in collaboration with Save the Children and an expert advisory group, the series is designed to help children recognize signs of sexual abuse. The series aims to give children the knowledge and confidence they need to protect themselves and seek support when necessary.

 

Ep2 – The Law
It is illegal for adults to play “private parts” games with children. That’s what Norwegian law says.
Fie’s uncle wants to do it anyway — and because it’s forbidden, he does it in secret. That puts Fie in a difficult situation. Developed in collaboration with Save the Children and an expert advisory group, the series is designed to help children recognize signs of sexual abuse. The series aims to give children the knowledge and confidence they need to protect themselves and seek support when necessary.

 

Ep3 – Feeling Scared
Fie doesn’t want to play “private parts” games with her uncle, and one day she decides to tell her mom. That’s when her uncle changes. Developed in collaboration with Save the Children and an expert advisory group, the series is designed to help children recognize signs of sexual abuse. The series aims to give children the knowledge and confidence they need to protect themselves and seek support when necessary.

 

Ep4 – It’s Never Your Fault
The adult neighbour wants to play “private parts” games with Orak, even though it’s forbidden for adults. Orak thinks it’s his fault — but children are never to blame when sexual abuse happens. Developed in collaboration with Save the Children and an expert advisory group, the series is designed to help children recognize signs of sexual abuse. The series aims to give children the knowledge and confidence they need to protect themselves and seek support when necessary.

>> new << BEELU'S YUM YUM TIME

TW | 10x13’ | 2023 | HD | English (sub.), Mandarin | Director: Sam Lee | TaiwanBar Studio INC. | Broadcaster: EBC YOYO

 

 

Adventure series for pre-school on food culture, sustainability and friendship | 2D animation 

 

Beelu and the food truck want to collect all the unknown delicacies in the world to create the best food truck ever! Thus, they embark on an adventurous journey. In each episode a problem related to sustainability will be solved through friendship!
 
EP1: Soy Milk
• SDGs Themes: Drought, Unequal Distribution of Water Resources
• Synopsis: Grandpa Donkey’s soy milk shop faces closure due to drought. Beelu and Grandpa Donkey travel upstream to find the source of the problem and save the soybean fields.

EP2: Chinese Egg Pancake
• SDGs Themes: Labor from Farm to Table, Child Labor, and Poor Working Conditions
• Synopsis: While Aunt Rhino is making egg pancakes, three little chicks unexpectedly jump out of the egg carton. They steal Beerua's hat to give it as a gift to their mother. In chasing them, Beelu uncovers the harsh realities of the egg farm.

EP3: Convenience Store Tea Eggs
• SDGs Themes: Power Outages, Understanding the Relationship Between Energy and Life, The Choices and Costs of Energy
• Synopsis: Beelu eagerly waits for the rice cooker to pop, signaling that the tea eggs are ready. Suddenly, the entire city experiences a blackout. Amidst the chaos, a convenience store clerk mourns the impending melt of the ice cream cake meant for her daughter. Beelu and the store manager work together to solve the electricity problem.

EP4: Milkfish Soup
• SDGs Themes: Poverty Awareness, Extreme Weather
• Synopsis: Following an address from a magazine,
Beelu arrives at a milkfish soup breakfast shop, only to find that the place is run-down and looks nothing like the photo. As he leaves the shop, Beelu encounters a crying Duck Brother and learns that the village was devastated by a typhoon.

EP5: Rice Ball
• SDGs Themes: Environmental Pollution, Habitat Destruction
• Synopsis: Chengcheng and Beerua fall into a valley with floating hedgehogs tangled in plastic. They work to help the creatures and address the pollution.

EP6: Taiwanese Hamburger
• SDGs Themes: Flooding, Disaster-Resilient Urban Design
• Synopsis: Ostrich, on stilts, attempts to deliver freshly baked hamburger buns back to the breakfast shop. However, whenever it rains, fierce carp bandits emerge from the pond to steal the buns.
Beelu and Ostrich try various methods but can't defeat the carp bandits until they finally come up with a clever solution to drain the city's water.

EP7: Sweet Potato Congee
• SDGs Themes: Infectious Diseases, Nutrition and Health
• Synopsis:
Beelu arrives in a city where everyone has become round and sickly. After some investigation, he discovers that an infectious disease is spreading. Beelu and Leopard find that the solution lies in the neighboring super-nutrition farm, but they must hurry to deliver the sweet potatoes back to the breakfast shop before everyone falls ill. 

EP8: Radish Cake
• SDGs Themes:Lack of Educational Resources in Rural Areas, Equality in Education
• Synopsis: A radish cake breakfast shop opens in a remote village, but 
Beelu soon discovers that the villagers aren't actually eating radish cakes. It turns out the shop owner has been lying to cover up the truth. To keep the lie going, the owner embarks on a learning journey, only to find that even learning to make radish cakes is extremely difficult in this remote area.

EP9: Toast
• SDGs Themes: Social Divisions, The Value of Cooperation
• Synopsis:
Beelu rates breakfast shops while Strawberry and Chocolate Toast Shop owners feud. Their rivalry escalates as they vie for Beelu’s vote.

EP10: Soup Dumplings
• SDGs Themes: Marine Pollution, Microplastics and Health
• Synopsis: Before you take a bite, you never know what's inside the Chinese Bun!
Beelu and his friends observe a suspicious Chinese Bun shop owner, a sea lion, who they fear might be endangering everyone's health with his Soup Dumplings. As they follow him, Beelu and his friends end up at the seaside, where they make a startling discovery.