EFM 2025: Pink Parrot Media adds two new projects to its catalog

Pink Parrot Media has acquired worldwide rights for two new projects – Laniakea Pictures’ live-action teen action comedy “Graduation Heist” and the animated graphic novel adaptation “Ultraduck” from Arcana Studio. PPM will be presenting both titles at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin.

Produced by Laniakea Pictures, with Ekipa Holding and Watchout Studio co-producing and the Polish Film Institute co-financing, “Graduation Heist” is directed by Mikołaj Piszczan, with its script by Łukasz Zdanowski, Anna Zychowicz and Mateusz Kowalczyk as the film’s producers, and Cezary Stolecki as DOP. The film will release theatrically in Poland from 28 February by Next Film.

Currently in production and set to be delivered in Q4 2025, “Ultraduck” is based on the source material of an award-winning graphic novel written by acclaimed Marvel artist Edgar Delgado that has been translated and published in over a dozen countries. The feature, which is being produced through Arcana Studio, is targeted at a co-viewing audience and kids aged 10-12 years old.

Tania Pinto Da Cunha, Partner / Vice-President and Head of International Sales & Acquisitions at Pink Parrot Media, said: “Central to Pink Parrot’s ethos is bringing entertaining and conversation-sparking stories for family audiences around the world to enjoy together, and we’re excited to have found two new titles that will deliver just that. 'Graduation Heist' is brimming with authentic characters, comedic storylines and a vibrant style, while also exploring the universal challenges teens face as they begin stepping into adulthood. While 'Ultraduck’ brings strong in-built global awareness, nostalgia and a fresh spin on superhero movies, so we’re sure it will delight both kids and adults alike.”

PPM’s slate for EFM also includes the recently completed “Norbert”, which has just been released in Spain by Buena Vista International, alongside two titles now in production “Unstable” and “The Bottanix”. Additionally, PPM will also be presenting the 2D feature “Black Butterflies”, which is endorsed by the UN to denounce the abandonment of climate refugees, and was selected for festivals including Annecy International Animation Festival 2024 and International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 2024. “Black Butterflies” has won multiple awards, including ‘Best Feature Film Animation’ at Premios Forqué and ‘Best Animated Film’ at Premios Gaudí, and it mostly recently scooped ‘Best Animation Film’ at last weekend’s Goya Awards.