Global Screen to distribute "The Last Whale Singer"

Global Screen has acquired the animated family feature film "The Last Whale Singer" for global distribution. “This is an intricately layered film, which reveals the never-before-seen and fascinating world of the whales," Alice Buquoy, SVP, International Sales & Acquisitions at Global Screen said.  "It’s a beautifully created piece with stunning animation, an uplifting score and an entertaining narrative bringing the mesmerizing underwater realms to life. The story is life-affirming and touching with a call to action to both young and old, which simply cannot be ignored.” 

Available for the first time for pre-sale in Cannes at the Marché du Film, "The Last Whale Singer" is an epic and emotional family entertainment adventure written and directed by Reza Memari, creator of worldwide critical and commercial hit "Richard the Stork." The movie is produced by Maite Woköck, the film’s characters are based on designs by Uwe Heidschötter known for films such as Academy Award nominated and BAFTA Award winning "Revolting Rhymes;" Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winning "Missing Link," the Annie Award nominated "ZOG."  One of the first animated feature films created with Unreal Engine 5, the titles appeal to audiences of all ages. 

“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," Maite Woköck, Producer and Co-CEO at Telescope Animation said. "As a producer it’s a pure joy to be working on a project of such narrative abundance and great potential for international distribution.”

The movie shows Vincent, a rebellious teenage whale must venture to the deepest sea and summon his mystical song to save the oceans from the monstrous Leviathan. He is the son of the last Whale Singer Humphrey, whose mystical song is essential for the oceans’ survival.  When the evil creature breaks free from a melting iceberg and kills Humphrey, Vincent is the only one who can stop the creature from annihilating all marine life by finding his own voice and song. But doubting his ability, and incapable of accepting his father’s death, Vincent undertakes a dangerous journey to bring Humphrey back from the mythical ‘Star Pool’ so that he can defeat the Leviathan.  With the help of his friends, the finnicky, devoted suckerfish Walter, and Darya, a rambunctious, deaf orca girl, Vincent must embrace his destiny and take his rightful place in the lineage of Whale Singers. 

“This is the story of a young humpback whale who, after the sudden loss of his parents, is confronted with a seemingly impossible task; to discover the song that will save the oceans from destruction," Reza Memari, Writer & Director and Co-CEO at Telescope Animation said. "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.”