Miyu Secures Global Rights to Animated Feature 'Ana, en Passant'
Miyu Distribution has acquired international rights to Fernanda Salgado's animated film 'Ana, en Passant,' which stars Brazilian actress Zezé Motta. The film will premiere at the Brasília Brazilian Film Festival and then make history as the first animated entry in the Vancouver International Film Festival's Vanguard program. A theatrical release in Brazil is scheduled for November 5.
Miyu Distribution, a prominent independent animation sales agent, has picked up worldwide rights to Fernanda Salgado's feature "Ana, en Passant." The project unites production partners across Brazil, Portugal, and France, and features celebrated Brazilian actress Zezé Motta in a leading voice role. A teaser for the film has already been released to accompany the announcement.
The film's festival trajectory is notable. It will debut at the Brasília Brazilian Film Festival before traveling to the Vancouver International Film Festival, where its inclusion in the Vanguard competition marks a first for animation in that program. Brazilian audiences can catch the theatrical release starting November 5.
This acquisition could signal growing commercial appetite for art-house animation beyond traditional family fare. By placing an animated feature in a vanguard competition, festivals may broaden perceptions of the medium's artistic range. The involvement of a veteran actress like Zezé Motta may also draw crossover audiences, potentially expanding the demographic reach of independent animation in international markets.