LevelK, a prominent international sales company, has recently inked significant territory deals for the highly anticipated Danish family animation “Mumbo Jumbo,” produced by A. Film Production. The film, currently in pre-production, is poised to make waves in the animation industry as it garners attention at Cartoon Movie, a prestigious animation event running from March 5-7. The animated adventure has already captured the interest of several key markets.
LevelK has finalized deals for “Mumbo Jumbo” in various regions, including France (Gebeka Films), the Middle East (Empire Networks Ltd.), Poland (Vivarto), Benelux (Just4Kids bv), Hungary (ADS Service ltd), Estonia (Estinfilm), Greece (Rosebud.21 S.A), Former Yugoslavia (Demiurg), Bulgaria (Pro Films OOD), and CIS (Silver Box/Russian Report). Additionally, negotiations for further distribution agreements are underway, indicating a promising global reception for the film.
“Mumbo Jumbo,” presented in 3D CGI animation, embarks on an enchanting journey following an elephant who undergoes a magical transformation, growing to gigantic proportions. The protagonist must embark on a perilous quest to seek out the mysterious and formidable witch, Baba Yaga, who possesses the power to restore him to his original size.
Helmed by director Karsten Kiilerich and produced by Anders Mastrup for A. Film Production, the Scandinavian studio renowned for its captivating family-centric content, including acclaimed titles such as “Niko and the Way to the Stars,” “Checkered Ninja,” and “The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear.” The project boasts backing from esteemed entities such as the Danish Film Institute, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Den Vestdanske Filmpulje, and Nordisk Film Distribution.
“Mumbo Jumbo” draws inspiration from Jakob Martin Strid’s beloved children’s book, promising to bring to life its captivating characters and whimsical narrative on the silver screen. Director Karsten Kiilerich expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “When the story is presenting such a fabulous gallery of entertaining characters, it’s a win-win situation.”
Nordisk Film has slated the release of “Mumbo Jumbo” in Scandinavia for 2025, further solidifying the film’s anticipation among audiences. With its captivating storyline, stellar creative team, and burgeoning international interest, “Mumbo Jumbo” stands poised to captivate audiences worldwide upon its release. As it continues to make strides in production and distribution, the film affirms Denmark’s position as a prominent player in the global animation landscape.
