TV series
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26 x 9 min.
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In a Faraway Forest
Za devetimi drevesi
Who is laughing through the branches, who is grumbling in the den? Far away in a forest, there lives a merry gang.
‘In a Faraway Forest’, an animated series for children about the perky adventures of animal characters, tackles various topics with wit and warmth, always arriving at solutions through unexpected twists. Each episode puts the endearing forest animals in a new whimsical predicament, which they confidently resolve by working together. In these humorously narrated stories, it is the protagonists’ diverse personalities, positive outlook on challenges, and firm friendship that ultimately emerge as their greatest strengths. The adaptation is based on an illustrated book series by Tina Arnuš Pupis and illustrations by Tanja Komadina (MIŠ Publishing).
Director’s statement
Forest animals are at the heart of countless animated films and books. Yet, we never grow tired of them, especially not children. But since animal stories often come across as more of the same, I always prick up my ears when I hear of a new approach to this topic. Four years ago, I learned that someone had reworked animal stereotypes with a new twist. I came across the collection of short stories by Tina Arnuš Pupis, illustrated by Tanja Komadina, on which I based this animated series adaptation.
Country of production
Slovenia
Target audience
Children 6-9, family
Animation technique
2D computer animated
Estimated budget
80 000 EUR / episode
Funding secured
487 000 EUR (Slovenian Film Centre, RTV Slovenia, Croatian Audiovisual Centre)
Stage of the project
Pilot episode finished, 5 more in production in 2026
Looking for
Co-producer, Sales agent, distributor, broadcaster
