French-Malaysian Co-Pro Deal Signed in Cannes

CANNES: The Paris-based animation studio Xeopex has entered into a co-production deal with Malaysia’s Ed-Online Technologies for the 2D animated comedy series Nabab Holidays.

The 52×13-minute 2D animated comedy features a family running a holiday resort that serves holiday-makers from outer space. Xeopex will work on the series alongside Ed-Online Technologies, a leading Malaysian animation and e-Learning development company.

Adam Ham, the executive director of Global Creative and Media Agency (GCMA), said, “The Malaysians have attended numerous MIPCOM, MIPTV and Marche du Film in Cannes, and it is natural that we’re extremely excited to witness a French-Malaysian co-production, which will surely open the European gateway for other Malaysian producers. The quality of Malaysian animation has improved significantly over the past few years, and this is surely a testament to the strength of the Malaysian contents and application industry and its state-of-the-art studio facilities, skill sets, and commitment of the Malaysian government.”

Lee Chuen Loong, the executive director of Ed-Online Technologies, commented, “We are extremely happy to co-produce Nabab Holidays with Xeopex. I believe both companies can leverage on each others’ strengths and experience to make Nabab Holidays a successful comedy series.”
 
Fethi Nedjari, the CEO of Xeopex, added, “With Nabab Holidays’ co-production, we also want to develop promising partnerships between French and Malaysian animation industries.”