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TALENT PROJECT

TV series 12x6’, in development
GENRE: Action
TARGET GROUP: 5–8 years
DIRECTOR: Jessica Drechsler
STORYBOARDER: Jessica Drechsler
HEAD OF ANIMATION: Jessica Drechsler
ANIMATION TECHNIQUE: 2D
TOTAL BUDGET: 600,000 EUR
IN PLACE: < 20%

Night Cat, a cute little house cat, has never seen the world outside his home. But with the help of a bat called Betty, he becomes a night-time superhero who defends the streets. His owners are not supposed to find out about his secret superhero identity, just as his enemies should never learn that he is a spoiled house cat during the day. To keep his secret, he only turns into Night Cat when everybody is asleep. And to disguise his identity, he blackens his white spots with soot, which also makes him nearly invisible in the dark. Together Night Cat and Betty fight enemies and make the neighbourhood a safer place.

‘Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved animated series and movies. Animation gives substance and shape to our inner world of the imagination and dreams and this is kind of magical. What inspired me to create “Night Cat”? I am a cat lady myself. My Persian cat Nero is sometimes nearly invisible when he stands in front of something black. This is just one of the little inspirations I’ve received from my cats. Who doesn’t love cats and superheroes? I certainly do and I’m sure there are many more who feel the same and who will love this series.’ (Jessica Drechsler)
‘Of course I’m a cat owner myself and I enjoy pitching my personal experience with cats into the project. I love the challenge that comes with producing a series for kids. An amalgamation of superheroes and animals is a great concept for a young audience. The unique and simple style of the animation and look of the series will make it easy for kids to relate to the characters – and it’s not just ‘good looking’ but also very efficient for the production.’ (Nina Schwarz)

Jessica Drechsler, Director / Nina Schwarz, Producer

Concept / Bible, Treatments, Designs, Trailer

scriptwriters, financial partners (TV broadcasters and production studios) and people who see potential in the idea and want to develop the concept further with us.

TALENT PROJECT

TV Series 12x20’, in concept
GENRE: science fantasy, adventure, comedy
TARGET GROUP: young adults
DIRECTOR: Johannes Dreibach, Igor Medvedev
ANIMATION TECHNIQUE: 2D digital
TOTAL BUDGET: n/s
IN PLACE: <20%

Imagine a world populated not only by humans but also by mysterious creatures who have unique abilities and create curious effects on their surroundings. There is only one of each kind and they all live in different areas of the world. Their effects are sometimes helpful to the humans around them, sometimes bothersome and sometimes even a real threat! Kun and Nuri are two scientists who travel the world together with captain Terry and his houseboat to find out more about these strange beings.

In the golden age of television, Europe is now developing high-end drama series but it still lacks animated content for young adult audiences. The most popular of these originate in either the US or Japan, two cultures with which most of our generation (people under 35) have grown up and feel comfortable. We would like to use some of the virtues of these two animation traditions: chiefly, the melancholy of the East and the humour of the West, while adding a European flavour. Our series is inspired by fantastic themes as well as the adventurous endeavours of people like Charles Darwin and Alexander von Humboldt – Europeans who travelled the world to better understand it. We are fascinated by the exploratory spirit of our ancestors and want to revive it in a world that has faith in progress but, concurrently, is completely incomprehensible. To this end, we are aiming for a style that is distinctly graphic and recognisable while at the same time being dreamlike.

Johannes Dreibach, Director / Igor Medvedev, Director

Concept / Bible, Treatments, Designs

production companies, studios, distributors and funding bodies interested in developing animated series for young adults. We also believe our idea could be suitable for a game and we would like to meet companies producing interactive content.