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Studio 100 Media CEO Ulli Stoef and Thorsten Wegener, director of business operations at Studio 100 Film, talk to <\/em>TV Kids about the company’s decision to launch its own animation studio in Munich.<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been less than a year since Studio 100 Media founded its studio, a move that Stoef says was \u201cthe next logical step for the strategic development\u201d of the group.<\/p>\n

Before the launch of Studio Isar Animation, the company was outsourcing a large amount of its CGI production to third-party partners. \u201cAs we act both as a producer and as a distributor, it definitely makes sense that we have our own animation studio,\u201d adds Stoef. It allows the company to \u201cimplement future projects more efficiently while bundling expertise at the location in Munich and granting us more independence as a film producer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"***Image***\"Currently, the studio is concentrating on the complete range of CGI production for new projects, such as lighting, compositing, texturing, surfacing, etc. \u201cBut this is only the first step,\u201d says Wegener. \u201cWith every further step, we are aiming to offer more of the entire bandwidth of CGI production to the entertainment industry. But we want to grow organically, from project to project.\u201d<\/p>\n

Studio Isar Animation will focus solely on CGI animated feature films. \u201cOur goal is to release one theatrical production per year from the Studio 100 Group\u2019s animation studios,\u201d says Stoef. \u201cIn addition, we are always looking for co-productions where we can contribute our creative and sales expertise. With those co-productions, we will be extending our portfolio every one to two years.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first project out of the studio is Maya the Bee 3: The Golden Orb<\/em>, which is the third film in the franchise. \u201cThe writers and directors are creating a new adventure for the world\u2019s most famous and beloved bee, adding yet another chapter to Maya the Bee<\/em>\u2019s success story,\u201d explains Wegener. \u201cWe \"***Image***\"sold our first two Maya<\/em> movies to more than 170 countries worldwide and already have several presales for the third one.\u201d<\/p>\n

As with the first two movies in the franchise, the new film places importance on showing young audiences inspirational female protagonists who confront challenges, are solution-driven and approach obstacles with good-natured determination. \u201cMaya is the kind of relatable character who can be both fun and a great role model, helping kids make sense of the world around them,\u201d Wegener says. The third movie further expands Maya\u2019s universe, and the character\u2019s \u201ccuriosity and charisma will again engage and delight audiences as it has done so for many years\u2014in the series and in the movies.\u201d<\/p>\n

The studio is also extending the Vic the Viking <\/em>franchise, with Vic and the Magic Sword<\/em>. \u201cEverybody at Studio 100 is thrilled by this production and looking forward to seeing the final movie,\u201d says Wegener. \u201cFrom what we have seen so far, it\u2019s going to look stunning!\u201d<\/p>\n

The movie has already been sold into 119 countries and worldwide theatrical releases will follow. In France, SND will bring it to the big screen in December, while Universum Film will be releasing it in April 2020 in Germany. \u201cWith this movie, the Vic the Viking <\/em>brand will be further expanded in terms of awareness, licensing and for sure by developing new target groups,\u201d Wegener adds.<\/p>\n

The Munich-based Studio Isar Animation complements the group\u2019s wider studio portfolio that also features Flying Bark Productions, located in Sydney, Australia; the French 2D and 3D house Studio 100 Animation; and Little Airplane Productions, a New York-based animation hub that Studio 100 acquired in December 2017.<\/p>\n

Flying Bark, for one, is working on 100% Wolf<\/em>, based on the Australian children\u2019s book series of the same name by Jayne Lyons. \u201cBoth the movie and series will be a head-first ride through dynamic action with surreal and hilariously funny animation, telling a brand-new story with characters that we haven\u2019t seen before in our portfolio,\u201d Wegener shares. \u201cThat alone makes it different from other programs in development.\u201d International sales for the series will launch at MIPJunior, with the movie and series to be available by end of this year for a 2020 release.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur production and distribution slates are quite full,\u201d adds Wegener. \u201cStudio 100 Media and Flying Bark Productions are currently developing the first Mia and me<\/em> feature film, and we are part of an international co-production, which we cannot yet reveal. In terms of distribution, we are just about to release the international co-production Princess Emmy<\/em>, on March 28 via Universum Film in Germany.\u201d<\/p>\n

Studio 100 Film also acts as a sales agent for select third-party films. For example, it recently picked up the distribution rights for the feature film Ella Bella Bingo: The Movie<\/em>, produced by Norway\u2019s Kool Produktion.<\/p>\n

The overall idea, emphasizes Stoef, is for Studio 100 to produce feature films or TV series completely and independently in-house. \u201cWith our production value, quality and financing opportunities, Studio 100 will surely become more attractive for international co-productions and service work for other producers,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe financing possibilities for feature films in Germany are very good,\u201d Wegener says. \u201cThat\u2019s why Studio Isar Animation is working on feature film projects only. We are providing a wide range of important elements for our movie productions, supporting the group\u2019s other animation studios, which are producing TV series as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for why Munich is the ideal home for the studio, Wegener says it\u2019s \u201cdue to the general development of the marketplace in this city and in Bavaria. Many animation and FX studios have settled here, making especially the Munich metropolitan area more and more attractive to this industry, although with a strong focus on live-action content. Studio Isar Animation fills in the gap to the animated feature film production. The government has recognized that and is offering strong funding support through the FFF (FilmFernsehFonds Bayern). Thus, we take advantage of having many highly talented artists in Munich, getting support by the funding structure and being a part of a new and internationally successful animation industry that is further created here.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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