Animated Movie ‘The Last Whale Singer’ Acquired by Global Screen – Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

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Leo Barraclough International Features EditorGlobal Screen has acquired the animated family feature film “The Last Whale Singer” for global distribution, and will launch pre-sales at the Cannes Film Market.

The movie is an epic and emotional family entertainment adventure written and directed by Reza Memari, creator of hit movie “Richard the Stork.” The film’s characters are based on designs by Uwe Heidschötter, best known for films such as Academy Award nominated and BAFTA Award winning “Revolting Rhymes,” the Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winning “Missing Link,” and the Annie Award nominated “Zog.” The film is produced by Maite Woköck (“My Fairy Troublemaker”) at Telescope Animation.Memari, co-CEO at Telescope Animation, said: “This is the story of a young humpback whale who, after the sudden loss of this parents, is confronted with a seemingly impossible task: to discover the song that will save the oceans from destruction.

It’s a story about radical vulnerability and the power of one voice, courageously singing through fear, to inspire others. “ ‘The Last Whale Singer’ also carries another vital message which is close to my heart – the urgent need to respect and protect the natural world.”Woköck, co-CEO at Telescope Animation, added: “When Reza Memari first told me about his idea for ‘The Last Whale Singer,’ I was immediately on board.

Since then, this whale’s incredible journey has grown into a vast, interwoven story universe across multiple media platforms.