Mimo Studios, Like A Photon Creative, and Crayola Studios have teamed up to produce the animated adaptation of the Will Taylor children’s novel that follows two lifelong best friends who discover their pillow forts are connected to a huge network of forts around the world.
MIMO Studios and Like a Photon Creative (LAPC) have teamed with Crayola Studios to produce , an animated feature adaptation of the children’s novel by Will Taylor.“Along with Like A Photon, we have created an innovative, differentiated model that maximizes a project’s likelihood to be greenlit and produced in the current environment,” said Cyma Zarghami, MIMO’s Founder and CEO.
“We are thrilled Crayola saw the merit of this approach, and that they shared our enthusiasm for this story, which fits their vision for the type of content they want to create with their growing banner.We look forward to progressing with this promising project and brand partnership, and to continuing to use this repeatable model to create other equally exciting films.” The project will follow , the partnership’s debut film, which premieres later this year and stars Nick Offerman, Amy Sedaris, and Jordin Sparks.“LAPC is thrilled to be teaming up with MIMO again, after an extremely successful collaboration on ,” added Nadine Bates of Like a Photon Creative.
“The two companies are uniquely aligned in both creative vision and business acumen and can't wait to add Crayola's talent and insight on this exciting new adventure.” follows lifelong best friends Maggie and Abby as they go through their first growing pains of adolescence, uncovering a secret world that connects in mysterious and wonderous ways.The action-adventure story begins in a place unique to kids: a pillow fort.Soon, the friends learn their pillow forts are connected not only to each other, but also to a huge network of pillow forts around the world — from across the street to the wilds of Alaska.
“Building pillow forts is a beloved creative childhood experience,” said Victoria Lozano, EVP of Crayola.“We knew right away that we wanted to help bring this wonderful story to the screen.The central concept of kids exploring the limitless bounds of their imaginations aligns with Crayola Studios' creative principles.
We are very excited to continue our relationship with MIMO Studios and to join Like a Photon Creative to bring this epic imaginary adventure to life.”
Crayola Studios will serve as both producer and financier.The film begins production in Australia later this month, with the assistance of Screen Queensland's Post Digital and Visual rebate incentive.
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