March 12, 2024
Media Invest Vlaanderen co-invests in animation studio Fabrique Fantastique Group
Media Invest Vlaanderen (MIV), the joint venture of VRT and PMV, is co-investing in Fabrique Fantastique Group. The production house and animation studio, known for programmes such as Interstellar Ella and Sir Mouse, completes an investment round of 1.5 million euros. This investment, made possible by Media Invest Vlaanderen, ING and Winwinleningen facilitated by Winwinner, will help Fabrique Fantastique realise its ambitious growth plans with new strong Flemish programmes that also have international potential.
Investment in Flemish creative sector
Fabrique Fantastique is known for developing and producing Flemish anchored brands that score globally. Driven by wonder and imagination, each elaboration is imbued with a strong story, authentic characters and public value. With a team of more than forty dedicated professionals, from 3D artist to scriptwriter, the group has since acquired a solid position in the Flemish and international animation sector.
The investment in Fabrique Fantastique will allow the group to further strengthen their position in the international animation landscape and expand its own portfolio. In addition, Fabrique Fantastique will be able to develop new unique concepts and experiences such as their Sir Mouse do-expos. In view of this comprehensive commercial strategy, Tim Verschuren has been strengthening the Fabrique Fantastique Group's management team as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) since last year.
From Interstellar Ella to Miss Moxy: creativity across borders
Fabrique Fantastique, founded in 2014, has numerous productions under its belt. One of the showpieces in that impressive portfolio is the internationally acclaimed animated series Interstellar Ella, produced in collaboration with Ketnet and distributed by Aardman Animations, also known for Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. Interstellar Ella captured the hearts of children internationally and was sold in more than 150 countries worldwide, including to Warner Discovery, one of the largest entertainment companies worldwide. Meanwhile, Fabrique Fantastique is getting ready to produce the second series of Interstellar Ella.
Another audience favourite is Sir Mouse, a series about a highly flammable girl knight and her best friend Dragon. With a first series, two podcast series, a Christmas special, two games, a second upcoming series and a growing international fan base, Sir Mouse continues to have success in Flanders and abroad, including Germany, Finland, Norway, Israel and Australia. In Ireland, the series won the 'Kids Choice Award' for best children's programme.
In addition the already established IPs, Fabrique Fantastique is working on new creations, including Gardener Gavin, in collaboration with Ketnet, and the adult animation film JUUL, which responds to the growing interest worldwide in animation for adults. External projects are also on Fabrique Fantastique's radar, including animation work for Eyeworks' Urbanus: The Garbage Hero and De Hofleveranciers' Boerke. With the recent animated film Miss Moxy, commissioned by Eyeworks and Phanta Film, Fabrique Fantastique is currently on its most extensive project.
About Media Invest Vlaanderen
Media Invest Vlaanderen is a joint venture with two shareholders: public broadcaster VRT and PMV, the independent investment company of the Flemish Region. Together, their ambition is to sustainably support and expand the Flemish media ecosystem with a broad investment portfolio in the sector.
