Prime inks NHK deal for Vanille A Caribbean Tale
Originally Posted on Rapid Tv News
Prime Entertainment Group, a Paris-based distributor, is celebrating an agreement with NHK, Japan’s main public broadcaster, to deliver award-winning short film Vanille, A Caribbean Tale to a Japanese audience.
The short film follows a feisty 9-year-old Parisian girl who is taken to spend the holidays with her aunt in Guadeloupe. Vanille is enamored by the colorful individuals, unexpected adventures, and a special mystical flower that would restore her to her roots, despite her reservations.
With over 18 important accolades worldwide, including a Cristal at Annecy’s renowned International Film Festival of Animation (Festival international du film d’animation d’Annecy) in 2021, and over 30 nominations, Vanille’s personality has gained the public’s adoration.
Vanille, A Caribbean Tale has already signed arrangements with major broadcasters throughout the world, including RAI RAGAZZI in Italy, KIKA in Germany, SBS in Australia, and RTHK in Hong Kong.
“We are thrilled to begin a cooperation with an exceptional player such as NHK thanks to the variety and high production value of our animation portfolio,” Prime’s head of sales, Alexandra Marguerite, said of the new contract. Vanille’s excellent journey in Asia is something we’re happy to see continue.”
