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Gebeka Films Secures French Rights for ‘Julián’ Animated Feature

6/11/2026

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Gebeka Films acquired French distribution rights for the animated feature Julián, directed by Louise Bagnall.
Cartoon Saloon, Aircraft Pictures and Sun Creature produce Julián, adapting the 2014 book Julián Is a Mermaid, with Zoe Saldaña as executive producer.
Julián will premiere at the Annecy Animation Film Festival later this month.
New Europe Film Sales handles sales and said the French deal follows earlier agreements in Europe and Canada.

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Gebeka Films acquired French distribution rights for the animated feature Julián, directed by Louise Bagnall.
Cartoon Saloon, Aircraft Pictures and Sun Creature produce Julián, adapting the 2014 book Julián Is a Mermaid, with Zoe Saldaña as executive producer.
Julián will premiere at the Annecy Animation Film Festival later this month.
New Europe Film Sales handles sales and said the French deal follows earlier agreements in Europe and Canada.