Incredible Film's "Saïd & Anna" expands in MENA region after deal with beIN Neo

International sales agent Incredible Film announces a new distribution deal with beIN Neo (part of the beIN Media Group) for the live action pre-school series "Saïd & Anna" (16x6,5’). beIN Neo will handle distribution of the series across MENA territories, where Saïd & Anna will be available in Arabic, English and French on Free to Air, Pay TV and VOD.

"Saïd & Anna", which has been nominated for this year’s Banff World Media Festival‘s Rockie Awards, follows best friends Saïd (6) and Anna (7) who hang out every day in the repair shop, and learn how to find solutions to their own challenges, in a creative and collaborative way. The live-action series is a coproduction between three public broadcasters – the Netherlands’ EO / NPO Zappelin, Germany’s SWR / Kika, and Belgium’s VRT / Ketnet – offering original and high-quality live action content for young audiences. The series incorporates important themes including reflecting a diverse and inclusive reality and environmentalism. Having already secured distribution in Norway and Sweden, this new deal reflects the global appeal of the series, and its capability to travel across territories and engage international audiences.

As part of the new partnership, beIN Neo will also handle the distribution across MENA territories of select titles from Incredible Film’s kids slate including the feature film "A Most Annoying Island" (75’) and the animated short form series "Pim & Pom at The Museum" (23x5’).

Daniëlle Raaphorst, CEO of Incredible Film says “We are delighted to announce this new deal with beIN Neo, which further reflects the international appeal of 'Saïd & Anna' and its ability to resonate with young audiences around the world. beIN Media Group are a global leader in the international TV market, and we’re pleased to be partnering with them on this series, 'A Most Annoying Island' and 'Pim & Pom at The Museum'.”