Munich based Studio 100 Film has announced that it will present two highly anticipated German animated feature films at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin this February: “Conni and the Mystery of the Crane” and “Emmi & Unipig”.
Conni and the Mystery of the Crane
The beloved Conni universe returns with its second feature-length film, “Conni and the Mystery of the Crane”. Based on the best-selling books by Liane Schneider and Eva Wenzel-Bürger, published by Germany’s Carlsen Verlag, “Conni” is a cherished children’s brand with global appeal. With over 3.5 million books sold annually in Germany and translations into 25 languages, Conni has captured the hearts of families worldwide through books, a popular TV series broadcast in over 100 countries, and the first feature film, “Conni and the Cat” (2020), which garnered over 400,000 admissions in the German-speaking territories and was later released among others in the U.S. and UK via Blue Fox.
This new CGI/2D hybrid film is produced by youngfilms and Senator Film Produktion, directed by Dirk Hampel with a screenplay by Oliver Huzly and Sven Severin. The story follows Conni who, while her parents are away, embarks on an exciting journey with her cat, Grandpa Willi, and a grumpy neighbor to help the injured crane Klaus, join his migration flock to the South.
“The idea of this film was to stay true to the heart of the beloved IP and create something entertaining yet gentle for young cinemagoers,” said Producer Henning Windelband. “After years of working on Conni, she feels like a fourth daughter to me, and I’m thrilled to see her next big adventure come to life,” Creative Producer Jana Krämer added. “Conni’s new adventure is sure to resonate with her loyal fans, offering a heartwarming story for families to enjoy together.”
“Conni and the Mystery of the Crane” will be distributed theatrically in German-speaking territories by Wild Bunch Germany, with Studio 100 Film handling worldwide sales. The film is scheduled for completion in summer 2026.
Emmi & Unipig
Studio 100 Film is also proud to present “Emmi & Unipig”, an enchanting, animated feature film based on the best-selling novel series by German author Anna Böhm, which has sold more than 150,000 copies. The rights for the first book of the series were sold to Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Latvia, and Czech Republic among others. Targeting kids and family audiences, this 80-minute film is directed by Stephan Wagner, with a screenplay by Anna Böhm. The production is a German collaboration between Carte blanche Media, Little Dream Entertainment (known for titles such as “Tafiti”, “The Mucklas”, and “Moonbound”), and AMOUR FOU Filmproduktion. The animation is provided by Red Parrot Studio, the creative force behind ”Moonbound” and the high-quality VFX of “The Mucklas” and “Tafiti”.
Studio 100 Film holds worldwide sales rights, excluding the German-speaking territories.
On her tenth birthday, Emmi wishes for a unicorn as her magic mate. However, she gets Unipig – a small pink pet pig with a golden horn and nothing else in common with a unicorn. In fear of her school mates, Emmi disguises her new magic mate as a baby unicorn and passes it off as such. However, she learns to embrace her unconventional companion, who teaches her about loyalty, self-confidence, and true friendship. But Unipig wants to be a Unipig – and not a unicorn. So, Emmi has to make a decision…
“Emmi’s journey is a celebration of individuality and self-acceptance,” said Lorena Booth, Senior Acquisitions & Sales Manager at Studio 100 International. “This story is sure to charm audiences of all ages with its humor, heart, and relatable message.”
Studio 100 Film’s robust slate for 2025 underscores its commitment to bringing high-quality family entertainment to global audiences. In addition to these two movies, look out for “Rally – From Paris to the Pyramids”, “Miss Moxy”, “North”, and “Heidi – Rescue of the Lynx” among others.
