Mexican production company Península Films & Entertainment has boarded “Insectario,” the debut feature of stop-motion animation wunderkind Sofía Carrillo (“Cerulia”). Eduardo Díaz Casanova of Península and Nicolás Celis of Pimienta Films, producer of “Roma,” finalized the co-production agreement at the ongoing 24th Morelia Film Festival.
\n\n“’Insectario’ is a wonderful opportunity to tell a magical story through the unique vision of Sofía Carrillo, one of the world’s leading voices in animation,” said Díaz Casanova.
\n\n“The co-production between Pimienta Films and Península Films underscores the power of partnering with like-minded creators to bring profound stories to audiences across borders. We’re confident this is the first of many collaborations to come,” he told Variety.
\n\nNow in pre-production, “Insectario” is set in a world without insects, where it follows Lexi, a specimen archivist who accidentally brings a rare, supposedly extinct moth back to life after taking it home from her uncle’s collection.
\n\nCarrillo, whose lauded short films such as “The Wandering Witch,” “The Sad House”, “Black Doll” and “Out of Control,” have screened at Annecy, Sundance and Sitges, is hailed by Guillermo del Toro for her formidable talent in stop motion animation. Her credits include Del Toro’s “Pinocchio” where she worked on the puppet…
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