MIPTV Spotlight: Sixteen South

CANNES: A beret-clad dog is at the center of the Sixteen South highlight Claude, a 1950s-inspired animated comedy series based on the best-selling books by Alex T. Smith.

“It’s a very colorful community where everything is hand-drawn in only three colors and has big stories starring Claude and his best friend Sir Bobblysock (who’s really a sock),” says Colin Williams, the creative director at Sixteen South. “Claude is a very fancy dog who has loads of grit and tenacity and always believes ‘I can do that’—sometimes to his detriment!”

Also on offer is WildWoods, a puppetry series filmed outdoors in Ireland. Williams notes that the comedy encourages kids to disconnect from the virtual world by exploring “the awe and wonder of the real world.” In addition, the second season of Lily’s Driftwood Bay is available.

Williams adds: “Sixteen South has a burgeoning development slate that covers multiple genres, from animation to live action, aimed at preschoolers through to a family audience.”