Studio 100 Film has secured the distribution rights to Juul, a CGI feature for YA audiences from Belgian animation studio Fabrique Fantastique, with plans to launch the title at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
Juul touches on the themes of loss, resilience, and hope. It is directed by Tom Van Gestel and written by An De Gruyter. The 90-minute feature is produced by Fabrique Fantastique in co-production with M.A.R.K.13 (Germany), Keplerfilm (The Netherlands), Mr Miyagi (Spain) and Avalon Films (Ireland). Sir Lenny Henry features in the English-language voice case for the feature, currently in production for delivery in Q4 2026. Studio 100 Film is handling worldwide sales, excluding Belgium, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands.
“Juul represents the kind of ambitious animated storytelling we are increasingly looking to bring to international audiences,” said Lorena Booth, senior manager of sales and acquisitions at Studio 100 Film. “Its remarkable visual identity, emotional depth and universal themes demonstrate the creative breadth of animation today. We are excited to present the project to buyers at TIFF and to continue expanding our slate with distinctive, filmmaker-driven productions.”
Tom Van Gestel, MD at Fabrique Fantastique, added, “Juul is an incredibly precious project to me, both as its producer and director. For the past eight years, the development has been treated like a precious diamond carefully cut, shaped and polished into a multifaceted jewel, with every aspect crafted to shine. Juul dares to go where most animated films don’t. It tackles a dark, raw, and difficult subject, but does so by keeping every character deeply human. At its heart, Juul is the story of a young girl who is constantly being pulled down by the world around her. Yet, no matter how hard she is pushed, she finds a way to fight back.”
