Crossmedia Projects 2024

WINNER

Sam & Julia. The Mouse Mansion

BOOK
Published by The Mouse Mansion Company BV
The Netherlands
Created by Karina Schaapman
Text by Studio Schaapman
Photography by Ton Brouwer

TV SERIES
Produced by Cielo Films and Superswiss Red with ZDF, ZDF Studios, France télévisions, Caribara and M.A.R.K.13

DIY PRODUCT LINE
Produced by The Mouse Mansion Company BV
The Netherlands

What the jury said:

Originally created as a dollhouse made entirely from cardboard boxes and recycled materials, Sam & Julia. The Mouse Mansion has evolved into a successful book series, extending its reach to children via websites, social media, YouTube, a line of toys, and an animated television series. Featuring meticulous craftsmanship that pays close attention to every detail and using sustainable materials, the animated series offers a delicate portrayal of childhood.

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The Day I Became a Bird

BOOK
Published by Tres Tigres Tristes - Publicaciones Ilustradas TTT
Spain
Text by Ingrid Chabbert
Illustrations by Guridi

SHORT FILM
Produced by Passion Pictures
United Kingdom

What the jury said:

Taking a tender-hearted, memorable, and bold approach, illustrated book The Day I Became a Bird (about first love) morphed into pure sound animation. Drawing on sophisticated, moving and captivating illustrations, enhanced by meticulously designed sound effects and background music, this short film delicately explains the nuances of emotions associated with first love, rendering them accessible to younger audiences.

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The Imaginary

BOOK
Published by Bloomsbury Children's Books
United Kingdom
Text by AF Harrold
Illustrations by Emily Gravett

MOVIE
Produced by Studio Ponoc
Japan

What the jury said:
This 2014 A.F. Harrold novel comes to life on the big screen, seamlessly blending the English book and its exquisite illustrations with the cultural nuances of visually stunning Japanese anime. Wondrously exploring the world of kids’ imagination, the movie highlights connections with memory and books, not to mention the power imagination has to change reality.

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The Paper Boat

BOOK
Published by Owlkids Books
Canada
Text by Thao Lam
Illustrations by Thao Lam

SHORT FILM
Boat People
Written and directed by Thao Lam and Kjell Boersma
Produced by Justine Pimlott, Jelena Popovic - National Film Board of Canada
Canada

What the jury said:
This extraordinary tale unfolds like a modern-day odyssey. Delicately narrated through a young girl’s innocent eyes, it portrays the fragility and strength of an immigrant community. Seemingly focused on ants, the animated short offers a powerful metaphor on the strength of family bonds, resilience, and the transformative power of art for addressing trauma.

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