Chilean Studio's Oscar-Winning Team Secures Global Distribution for 'Brave Cat' Ahead of Annecy Premiere
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The animated feature 'Brave Cat,' the first feature-length project from Chile's Punkrobot studio, has secured distribution deals across multiple territories ahead of its world premiere at the Annecy Film Festival. The film is directed and produced by the team behind Chile's first Oscar-winning short, 'Bear Story.' Its story follows a teenage forest cat on a cross-country search for her missing mother.
Facts First
- Distribution deals for 'Brave Cat' have been secured in France, Latin America, South Korea, Benelux, and the Baltic States ahead of its festival premiere.
- The film is the first feature-length project from Chilean studio Punkrobot, founded by director Gabriel Osorio and producer Pato Escala.
- Osorio and Escala previously won an Oscar for their animated short film 'Bear Story' in 2016.
- 'Brave Cat' will have its world premiere at the Annecy Film Festival in June.
- The plot follows a teenage forest cat, Kona, who searches for her kidnapped mother with the help of an abandoned puppy and a runaway circus bear.
What Happened
Paris-based sales company Indie Sales has concluded multiple international distribution deals for the animated feature film “Brave Cat.” The film has been acquired for France by Gebeka, for Latin America by Cine Canibal, for South Korea by Green Narae, for Benelux by Distri 7, and for the Baltic States by Kino Pavasaris. “Brave Cat” will have its world premiere at the Annecy Film Festival in June.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy international animation, you may soon have access to a new feature from a critically acclaimed studio. The film's broad distribution deals could make it easier for you to see it in theaters or on streaming platforms. The project is backed by an Oscar-winning creative team, which could indicate a high-quality artistic production.
What's Next
“Brave Cat” is scheduled for its world premiere at the Annecy Film Festival in June. Following the premiere, the newly secured distributors may begin planning their regional release strategies for the film.