Malaysian Sci-Fi Film ‘Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air’ Secures Distributor and Sales Agent
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Abnormal Studios has acquired theatrical distribution rights for Malaysia and Brunei for the Malaysian science-fiction fantasy feature "Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air," and will also serve as its worldwide international sales agent excluding those two territories. The film recently participated in the NAFF Project Market's It Project strand at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Abnormal Studios, a subsidiary of Westec Media Limited, releases about 100 titles annually across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mongolia and Nepal. The company will work with the filmmakers on marketing assets and domestic rollout strategy, incorporating Kotodama Lab's audience-engagement algorithm into the theatrical campaign. The film is directed by Arifin Ajib and produced by Anti Gravity Euphoria Sdn Bhd and Da Huang Pictures, the banner run by Malaysian New Wave figure Tan Chui Mui. Separately, the "Mimpi Kita" team is staging a fundraising event on Aug. 14 in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, in partnership with the Nine Arts Festival, targeting potential equity funders.
What’s reported
Abnormal Studios picked up theatrical distribution rights for Malaysia and Brunei for "Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air."
Abnormal Studios will also serve as the film's worldwide international sales agent, excluding Malaysia and Brunei.
The film participated in the NAFF Project Market's It Project strand at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.
Abnormal Studios is a subsidiary of Westec Media Limited and releases about 100 titles annually across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mongolia and Nepal.
The company will incorporate Kotodama Lab's audience-engagement algorithm into the theatrical campaign.
The film is directed by Arifin Ajib and produced by Anti Gravity Euphoria Sdn Bhd and Da Huang Pictures.
A fundraising event is scheduled for Aug. 14 in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, in partnership with the Nine Arts Festival.
Key figures
Stephanie Lee, director of international business at Abnormal Studios
Foo Hui Yin, executive producer at Kotodama Lab
Arifin Ajib, director of "Mimpi Kita: Castle in the Air"
Tan Chui Mui, Malaysian New Wave figure and banner runner of Da Huang Pictures
Sources: Variety
