"Time Hoppers"
Vision Films is heading to the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with a varied slate of films, including the newly acquired "Time Hoppers" from MuslimKids.TV’s creators Flordeliza Dayrit and Michael Milo. The film’s executive producers are Mohannad Malas, Dr. Abdullah Patel, Dr. Fatima Coovadia, and Dr. Hussein Amery and is partly funded by Canada Media Fund, Shaw Rocket Fund, Alberta Media Fund, and federal and provincial tax credits.
"Time Hoppers" is a 3D animated adventure geared towards children and families, taking them through history to discover the important role the Silk Road played in the development of modern science. In their time travel adventure, the highly diverse cast, including four American children, encounter amazing scientists from the past including Ibn Al-Haytham, who discovered camera obscura that lead to photography, Al-Khawarizmi, who invented the algorithm laying the foundation for computing, Maryam Astrolabi, an innovator in astronomical instruments who made the astrolabe (history’s “super computer”) and forged a path for women in science, and Mansa Musa, the West African ruler said to be the richest person who ever lived, and a tremendous patron of science, culture and learning.
Milo shares, “'Time Hoppers' is rich in the cultures of the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. It also celebrates the history of science and the fact that all cultures have had a part in building the world of science we have today. Through the little-known stories of Arab and Muslim contributors to modern science, we made a beautiful and relatable film that has a high degree of historical accuracy and sensitivity.”
Lise Romanoff, Managing Director/CEO of Vision Films shares, “After our hugely successful release of 'Bilal: The New Breed of Hero', we’re very proud to bring 'Time Hoppers' to a global market. In addition, we’re also presenting some proven-successful action-adventure films as well as some new entries we feel are extremely relevant and timely. Our diverse catalogue truly has something for audiences of all ages and tastes.”
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Vision will also be highlighting "Unseen Enemy" and "Agents", both action-thrillers full of martial arts and stunts. "Unseen Enemy" is from directors Salvatore Samperi and Mathew John Pearson and is scheduled for a November Transactional VOD release in North America. "Agents" was shot on location in Mauritius and features a combination of the martial arts and street fighting originated by filmmaker, producer, and star Nad Sham.
Other selections from Vision’s wide-ranging catalog will be showcased at their annual location across from the Palais, above Chanel. All films represented by Vision Films are available for global licensing.