Award-winning independent production company Cantilever Media (The Amazing Maurice, Bollywoof) is launching Kazoo Films, a new U.K.-based distribution company dedicated to animated features for kids and families. Supported by the U.K. Global Screen Fund’s Business Development Fund, Kazoo Films will focus on bringing high-quality, independent animation to audiences across the U.K. & Ireland through theatrical releases, streaming platforms and home entertainment.
Kazoo Films plans to release up to four films annually, including both Cantilever Media productions and collaborations with international producers and sales agents.
Award-winning producer and executive producer Andrew Baker, Founder & CEO of Cantilever Media, will lead Kazoo Films.
“We have identified a gap in the market for a film distribution company that focuses solely on animated feature films. Kazoo Films’ slate will prioritize independent, commercial family films that we can release theatrically in the U.K. & Ireland,” commented Baker. “We want to showcase that animated films can generate significant theatrical interest in the U.K., shining a spotlight on the territory as a potential co-production and sales market for animation producers and sales agents worldwide, and ensuring these films are seen by the U.K. cinema audience.”
Kazoo Films invites producers, sales agents and content platforms to collaborate in delivering inspiring family stories to audiences across the U.K. & Ireland. For additional information, contact Liberi Consulting; janet@libericonsulting.com.