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Pace-setting animated movie from Africa, based on widely loved novel by legendary author

Highlights

Producer is an elected member of the International Emmys community.

All-star creative team, worked with Warner Bros, Sesame Street, Microsoft, etc

Captivating story, large in-built fan-base, high distributor interest, Massive market potential

Attractive 125% of the principal plus a proportionate 25% of the net profit for early investors.

Minority producer and creative team.

Production Studio is positioned as a leading name in the emerging African animation industry.

Featured Investors

Chukwuemeka Afigbo

Syndicate Lead

“I have always been an advocate of bringing more African stories and content to the screen (big & small). I grew up enjoying classics from the likes of Cyprien Ekwensi, Chinua Achebe, and a host of others. " The passport of Mallam Ilia" is one such masterpiece and I am excited for this opportunity to have a front-row seat to this initiative to bring it to a wider global audience. The Magic Carpet team has proved from their track record that they have the tools, talent, and passion to make this happen and I am excited to partner with them on this!”

What is our offer?

We created an epic animation movie,”THE PASSPORT OF MALLAM ILIA” based on a greatly cherished novel by legendary African author Cyprian Ekwensi. Just like “Prince of Egypt,” “Lion King” or “Black Panther,” this film has a unique potential for massive social impact and financial returns.

OUR ASK

is $500,000 to complete this film project
OUR OFFER

is revenue share: 125% of what you invested and a [pro-rata] 25% of potential net profit, all from the proceeds. Exciting perks are included.

Perks

Less than $1000

A special Thank You from the team, digital art, and exclusive updates.

$1000+

Mentioned in streaming version of credit roll, acknowledged in project website Wall of fame, and all previously listed perks.

$5000+

A pair of premiere tickets, signed merch, mention in cinema version of credit roll, acknowledged in the studio website’s wall of fame, and all previously listed perks.

$10,000+

A gift box including 4 premiere tickets, Invitation to studio and session with the film director, Invitation to private viewing, and previously listed perks

RESERVED SEATS.

Reserved seats start at $50,000 and come with 10 premier tickets and Brand promo options. The perks are customizable to fit investor’s (or business’) needs

$50,000+

Associate Producer credit mention (included in IMDb), Ilia’s hamper (including tusk, themed art, merch, etc) 30 secs animation voucher and previously listed perks

$100,000+

Co-producer credits (included in IMDb), animation voucher (1 minute), and better versions of previously listed perks.

$250,000+

Executive Producer credits, full platter, let’s talk

Synopsis

On the night of the fall of the great wall of Kano, Ilia’s joy of freedom and romantic reunion with Zara were cut short. An unsuspecting attack by Ilia’s sworn enemy, the imposter, leaves Zara dead and Ilia mortally wounded. Healing without but festering within, consumed by a potent mixture of saddening guilt and maddening grief, Ilia spirals into death-defying escapades to avenge the love of his life. This journey exposes him to the full range of human emotions. His quest for vengeance leads Ilia to confront his greatest enemy self. In a moment of truth, a chance meeting with a stranger–a bleeding old man meets a curious journalist–a long-lost father once claimed by rage meets his unknown son.

The studio

From Lagos Nigeria, we pursued our passion—to share wholesome stories and creative moving animation art. Africa has MANY unique multidimensional stories, rich heritage of sound and art styles, yet to be explored in mainstream animation. However, the animation industry in Africa at the time only lacked talent, financial resources and local policies, especially here at home.

Fast-forward to today, Magic Carpet has

Trained hundreds of talent
Secured partnerships and/or delivered productions for Cartoon Network, Sesame Street, Microsoft, MasterCard, etc—producing hundreds of hours of globally enjoyed animated content.
Won many awards, and have recently been invited to help in the formation of government policies for animation
Become a hub of global animation outsourcing and a center of community for Animation Africa

About the Author

Cyprian Ekwensi was a Nigerian writer and journalist, born on September 26, 1921, in Minna, Nigeria. He was the son of a traditional medicine man and grew up in different parts of Nigeria.

Ekwensi’s writing career began in the 1940s with his first novel “People of the City,” which was published in 1954. He went on to write numerous other works, including “Jagua Nana” (1961), “Beautiful Feathers” (1963), and “Burning Grass” (1961). His writing was notable for its portrayal of African life and culture, and its accessibility to a wide audience.

In addition to his writing, Ekwensi was also an accomplished oral storyteller and radio producer. He won several awards for his writing, including the Dag Hammarskjöld International Prize in 1969 and the Nigerian National Order of Merit in 2006.