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Filmax Nabs Global Rights to ‘The Light of Aisha,’ a CG Family Feature Showcasing Spain’s Rich Arab History (EXCLUSIVE)


Filmax is sharing first-look images of the project with potential buyers at this year's Marché du Film.

Spanish sales, distribution, and production company Filmax has picked up international rights to the upcoming kids and family animated feature “ The Light of Aisha ” and is sharing the project with buyers at this year’s Marché du Film. “The Light of Aisha” marks the feature debut of rising star director Shadi Adib, whose 2018 student short “Fuse” was a festival hit, playing in competition at some of the world’s most important animation events, including Annecy and Zagreb. Xavier Romero and Llorenç Español penned the screenplay for “Aisha,” one of the first Spanish animated features to showcase Spain’s rich Arab history and a film with the potential to be a cultural touchstone for years to come.

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