MIP Junior 2023: MIAM! distributes new animated title "Raffi"

Lunes (Chile), Villavicencio Studio (US) and MIAM! distribution (France) have inked a worldwide distribution deal on 2D animated preschool series "Raffi" (12x7’). The series will be launched by MIAM! distribution at the upcoming MIP Junior 2023.

"Raffi" is about the special friendship between Ema, a curious little girl, and her lovable dog Raffi. They live on a farm, and dream to become the best farmers in the world, just like Ema’s mother. Through their journey, they discover the true origins of food, far from the aisles of a supermarket!

"Raffi" was recognized in 2023 by many festival selections and prizes. Notably, it is in the Official Selection of Children's Short Film from Latin America of the 30ºedition of the Festival Internacional de Cine de Valdivia, FICValdivia. The series was also selected for the Festival Carton de Argentina 2023 in the category international series, for the Festival Ojo de Pescado category TV & Web Series and for the comKids’s Prix Jeunesse Iberoamericano. Finally, "Raffi" got selected for the UNICEF Prize at the Festival of La Guarimba.

“We are absolutely thrilled at MIAM! distribution about partnering with Lunes & Villavicencio Studio on the worldwide distribution of Raffi. We are eager to see 'Raffi' travel internationally and touch the hearts of children worldwide, fostering curiosity and better understanding of where food comes from!” Mélanie Errea, Head of sales & acquisitions at MIAM! distribution.

“As creators, we are incredibly happy that a project like 'Raffi' has MIAM! as a partner and distributor. We honestly appreciate their incredible and unique ability to work with author content, while also recognizing its significant international potential.” Ricardo Villavicencio and Santiago O’Ryan, creators of the series.

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"Raffi" is both educational and entertaining, and fosters values of reconnecting with nature and having a healthy and conscious alimentation. In addition, "Raffi" has a colorful and outstanding artistic direction that brings the handmade touch filled with vivid textures and materials, making the visual experience even more exciting. "At MIAM!, we believe in our shows and their impact for a better future," added Errea.

"Raffi" joins MIAM! distribution's catalog alongside other renowned and heartening pre-school titles that promote sustainability and nature such as "Edmond and Lucy" (52x12' + 13x3’), "Little Malabar" (52x4’) and "The Tinies" (52x11').