As Unifrance Rendez-Vous kicked out yesterday and with its sales team attending, MIAM! Distribution unveiled earlier today the acquisition of two new animated TV series and a 52-minute TV special, the latest addition to a carefully curated catalogue marked by MIAM! distribution’s editorial ambition: to champion distinctive creative voices and stories, rooted in the lived experiences of their creator.
Spanning three different target groups and three distinct formats, these productions fully embody MIAM!’s commitment to accompany stories that matter. With universal, impactful themes resonate with audiences worldwide.
“Our acquisition strategy is driven by a desire to work with independent producers and creators who bring distinctive voices and fresh perspectives, says Hanna Mouchez, CEO of MIAM! Distribution. “Through these three projects, we explore themes that are central to our editorial vision: identity and belonging, diversity and representation, and the confidence to find your own place in the world.”
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Sevens
Inspired by the real-life journey of French international rugby player (and co-creator of the series) Séraphine Okemba, “Sevens” is a 13×22-minutes character-driven kids’ series celebrating female sport, powered by Girelle Production. As Rose, an average middle-school girl, decides to launch a female rugby sports team at her school, she and the girls joining her begin to build powerful bonds of friendship, solidarity and sisterhood.
“Rugby is a sport built on values,” adds Okemba. “Within a team, players learn solidarity, mutual support and trust in yourself and others. They learn to trust themselves, and to trust others.”
This collective adventure is the heart of “Sevens,” centering on how sport can empower young people, build confidence, proving that strength, courage and leadership have no gender. Currently in development with France Télévisions, with an expected delivery by the end of 2028, the show is co-directed by Guillaume Lorin, award-winning director of the TV special “Vanille,” and Vinnie Ann Bose, director of the César-nominated short “Suliamani.”
Queerstory
A bold young adults 20×6-minutes doc series bringing forgotten queer myths to the spotlight, “Queerstory” blends humor, documented historicaltoo often been erased from history
From the truth behind Thor’s hammer and the goddess Amaterasu to Princess Badoure from One Thousand and One Nights, the show restores these legends to their rightful place in our collective memory. Driven by the distinctive voice of its creator Iris Miské and blending rough-edged graphic design with bold pop-culture references, the series combines sharp pacing, clever punchlines and compelling storytelling, inviting a broad audience to rediscover history through fresh, inclusive perspectives.
“Queer people have always existed, all around the world,” hammers Miské. “In these times where LGBTQIA+ identities are globally threatened, ‘Queerstory’ builds a bridge between the past and the present, giving life to our queer ancestors, and arguments to fight bigotry.”
The series will be delivered in May 2027 by Hauteville Productions and is set to premiere on Slash, France Télévisions’ digital platform dedicated to young adults audiences.
Dad&Me
A 52-minute coming-of-age TV special produced by Have a Nice Day Films and Les Astronautes, “Dad & Me” follows Alyona and her father Fiodor as they leave their Russian village to settle in Paris. On her very first day at school, Alyona cannot understand a single word of French, making friendship seem impossible. But when a rap competition unexpectedly brings her together with two classmates, she gradually finds her place between two cultures and discovers a new way to express herself.
With her father by her side, every challenge can become an adventure.
“Whatever your age, you always need courage to build a new life in a new country, town, or even neighborhood,” recalls director Olesya Shchukina who adapts her own childhood story with this special. ” “I wanted to talk about this experience and its complexity, so both kids and adults could relate.”
Currently in production, “Dad & Me” is supported by a broad alliance of French funds, including Pictanovo, CICLIC, Région Sud, Procirep, France’s CNC National Film Board and French distributor Les Films du Préau.
The special will be delivered in July 2027, and premiere on France Télévisions.
These three productions join a catalogue of 33 programs handled by MIAM! Distribution, the international distribution and licensing division of MIAM! group, which also oversees licensing & merchandising rights of MIAM! animation’s original IPs.
Founded in 2016, the group develops and distributes ambitious stories and experiences for children, families and young adults, such as “Edmond and Lucy,” “The Tinies,” and “Goat Girl,” with a strong focus on artistic originality, technological innovation and sustainable production models.
