Kiri and Lou Raaa Debuts at Annecy, Jemaine Clement
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- Kiri and Lou Go Raaa! premieres at Annecy International Animation Festival on June 24, 2024, at the Bonlieu venue.
- Jemaine Clement will attend the premiere and join a Q&A with director Antony Elworthy, alongside co‑star Olivia Tennet.
- Kiri and Lou series, BAFTA‑nominated preschool show, serves as the source for New Zealand’s first stop‑motion feature, which has aired in 15+ countries and won multiple international awards.
- Harry Sinclair writes and directs the feature, with visual development by Antony Elworthy and music by Don McGlashan.
- Vendetta Films will handle theatrical distribution in New Zealand and Australia, while CAKE manages worldwide sales.
Why it matters: New Zealand’s animation studios and talent stand to gain global visibility and revenue as the stop‑motion feature opens at Annecy, while distributors and investors benefit from a proven, award‑winning brand expanding into theatrical markets.
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