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The MiniWhats

A 52x7' animated series directed by Eugène Boitsov, adapted from the books by Olivier Tallec & Laurent Rivelaygue

Synopsis

The MiniWhats are six characters (animals and humans) that evolve together in a world which is all white. One of them in particular, Olive, has the power to draw things that come to life. He creates scenery that comes alive and sets the scene for their imaginary adventures, as well as objects or other characters that help them to get out of sticky situations when they lose their bearings.

Partners

France Télévisions, MIAM ! Distribution, CNC, Film Fund Luxembourg, Creative Europe MEDIA, Cinémage 16, Cinecap 6, Cofinova 19, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Département de la Charente/MAGELIS, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Département de la Drôme, Shelter Prod, taxshelter.be et ING, tax shelter du gouvernement fédéral de Belgique, RTL, Procirep-Angoa

Technical film summary

Original French title: "Les Quiquoi"
TV adaptation of: « Les Qui quoi » by Laurent Rivelaygue and Olivier Tallec, published by Actes Sud Junior
Author: Laurent Rivelaygue
Graphic adaptation: Olivier Tallec
Creators : Laurent Rivelaygue & Olivier Tallec
Screenwriters : Laurent Rivelaygue, Philippe Traversat, Olivier Tallec
Director: Eugène Boitsov
Original soundtrack: Fred Avril
Genre: Comedy
Target: Young Kids 5-7 (bridge)
Duration: 52x7min
Techniques: 2D Animation
Producers: Silex Films & Doncvoilà Productions
Priscilla Bertin & Judith Nora (Silex Films) - Virginie Giachino & Joris Clerté (Doncvoilà Productions)
Coproducers: Melusine (Luxembourg) & Panique! / RTBF (Belgium)
International Sales: MIAM! Distribution

Festival selections

Pitch at Cartoon Forum 2018