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The development team at Illuminated Films was searching for something fresh – and, led by our Head of Development, decided to create it themselves. The result is CAIMAN – a (very) friendly young alligator living in a semi-tropical paradise. His world is full of colour – not just the vegetation but also the cast of characters that inhabit this lively mangrove community.

With an award from Creative Europe, Illuminated developed CAIMAN into a project that has been selected for Cartoon Forum – with sponsorship from Adam Selly’s Union Media.

The new approach has created a ‘stand out’ authentic character that is relatable to young audiences everywhere. The pilot, which has been written by talented writer Moya O’Shea and directed by Sue Tong, is now complete and will be launched with an advertising campaign that will be Illuminated’s first. Look out for the friendly face of CAIMAN in the build up to presentations at Cartoon Forum and MIP Junior!

NOTE TO EDITORS

CAIMAN was created in-house by Head of Development Rebecca Warner-Perry and successfully received MEDIA development funding in 2015 as part of a slate award. Once the funds were secured Illuminated began working with successful children’s script writer Moya O’Shea. Moya has since completed two scripts, working closely with Director Sue Tong, and CAIMAN now has a fully determined writing style, world and character voices.

Moya moved swiftly onto writing an introductory 7-minute pilot episode which Illuminated have now completed production on. This pilot will accompany a selection of pitching materials which Illuminated have also completed including a development bible, which give a real insight into CAIMAN’s world.