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Studio 100 Film has acquired two new German animated feature films, including Conni and the Mystery of the Crane, the second feature-length film in the Conni universe.
Based on the best-selling books by Liane Schneider and Eva Wenzel-Bürger, the film follows Conni, who, while her parents are away, embarks on a journey with her cat, Grandpa Willi, and a grumpy neighbor to help an injured crane join his migration flock.
Conni and the Mystery of the Crane is produced by youngfilms and Senator Film Produktion and directed by Dirk Hampel. The screenplay is by Oliver Huzly and Sven Severin. It is being distributed theatrically in German-speaking territories by Wild Bunch Germany, with Studio 100 Film handling worldwide sales. It is scheduled for completion in summer 2026.
“The idea of this film was to stay true to the heart of the beloved IP and create something entertaining yet gentle for young cinemagoers,” said producer Henning Windelband.
“After years of working on Conni, she feels like a fourth daughter to me, and I’m thrilled to see her next big adventure come to life,” added creative producer Jana Krämer. “Conni’s new adventure is sure to resonate with her loyal fans, offering a heartwarming story for families to enjoy together.”
The first Conni feature film, Conni and the Cat, garnered over 400,000 admissions in German-speaking territories and was later released among others in the U.S. and the U.K. via Blue Fox.
Studio 100 Film has also picked up Emmi & Unipig, based on the best-selling novel series by Anna Böhm, which has sold more than 150,000 copies. The 80-minute film begins when Emmi wishes for a unicorn as her magic mate on her 10th birthday. Instead, she gets Unipig—a small pink pet pig with a golden horn and nothing else in common with a unicorn. Fearing teasing from her schoolmates, Emmi disguises Unipig as a baby unicorn but soon learns to embrace her unconventional companion, who teaches her about loyalty, self-confidence and true friendship.
Emmi & Unipig is a German collaboration between Carte blanche Media, Little Dream Entertainment (Tafiti, The Mucklas, Moonbound) and AMOUR FOU Filmproduktion. The animation is provided by Red Parrot Studio (Moonbound, The Mucklas, Tafiti). It is directed by Stephan Wagner, with a screenplay by author Böhm. Studio 100 Film is handling worldwide sales rights, excluding German-speaking territories.
“Emmi’s journey is a celebration of individuality and self-acceptance,” said Lorena Booth, senior acquisitions and sales manager at Studio 100 International. “This story is sure to charm audiences of all ages with its humor, heart, and relatable message.”
Studio 100 Film will be presenting both movies are the European Film Market (EFM).
