Projects
Projects
Dead Dogs Don’t Bite
Category: Istanbul FF X Baska Sinema Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Nuri̇ Ci̇Han ÖZdoğan
Produced by: Nuri̇ Ci̇Han öZdoğAn, Kaan öZdoğan | Remz Film, Hasan DoğAnay, Oben Yilmaz | Hok Films, Tunahan Kurt (Line Producer)
Country of production: Turkey
Original title: ÖLü Köpekler Isirmaz
Genre: Crime, Drama
Language: Turkish
Completed in: 2025
A skinny young boy, İsmet, and his childhood friend Dogo dream of building a garbage empire through the illegal waste trade. As they dig deeper into the earth to bury the trash, they witness the decay not only of the waste but also of their souls and their friendship.
Expectation
Category: Istanbul FF X Baska Sinema Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Ali Özel
Produced by: Ali Özel | ReCinema
Country of production: Turkey
Original title: Beklenti
Genre: Drama, Introspective Thriller
Language: Turkish
Completed in: 2025
The rumors and prejudices spreading around a single incident turn into a veil that hides the realities. Expectations are really the veils that manipulate the truth, or is the truth somewhere closer, hiding in a place no one dares to look?
Sevda
Category: Istanbul FF X Baska Sinema Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Ufuk Emiroglu
Produced by: Nicolas Wadimoff, Nadia Turincev, Omar El Kadi | Akka Films, Eva Kuperman | Stenola Productions, Ersan Çongar, Asli Filiz | Bir Films
Country of production: Switzerland, Belgium, Turkey
Genre: Drama
Language: Turkish
Completed in: 2025
Sevda is a real estate developer driving Istanbul’s rapid gentrification. As she prepares to evict the keeper of an old Ottoman cemetery, her past resurfaces, forcing her to confront her story—and her city— from a new perspective.
Virtuous Women
Category: Rio Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Cíntia Domit Bittar
Produced by: Ana Paula Mendes, Cíntia Domit Bittar | Novelo Filmes | Olhar Filmes (coproduction company)
Country of production: Brazil
Original title: Virtuosas
Genre: Drama, Horror
Language: PT-BR (Brazilian Portuguese)
An exclusive VIP retreat for virtuous Christian women quickly descends into chaos and horror when the tale of an obscure witch legend begins to haunt them.
Sistermaids
Category: Rio Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Carol Rodrigues
Produced by: Julia Zakia + Gato do Parque Cinematográfica
Country of production: Brazil
Original title: Criadas
Genre: Drama
Language: Portuguese
Sandra returns to her cousin Mariana’s house searching for a photo of her late mother, who worked there as a live-in maid. Though raised under the same roof, colorism shaped their lives differently. Their uneasy reunion reopens old wounds and a supernatural force awakens.
We Are Not Dreaming
Category: Rio Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Ulisses Arthur
Produced by: Alessandra Moretti | Céu Vermelho Fogo Filmes
Country of production: Brazil
Original title: Não Estamos Sonhando
Genre: Drama
Language: Portuguese
Ciro lives an intense routine as a medical student and pole dancing teacher for his friends, black students in health courses. When he suddenly has to leave the house where he lives as a guest, Ciro finds shelter in the apartment of Antônio, the DJ who lives in the building next door.
Clarice and the Stars
Category: Rio Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Letícia Pires
Produced by: Letícia Pires | Luminar, Bruno Gagliasso, Vini Jr. | Instituto Vini Jr., and Marcos Pieri | Aurora
Country of production: Brazil
Original title: Clarice Vê Estrelas
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Language: Portuguese
Clarice, almost eight, is told to store her toys in the attic to make room for a new baby. There, she finds a magical book and discovers the world of Circus Aquarius. Through fantasy and wonder, she learns to face her fears and that love can guide her through change.
Amanda and Caio
Category: Rio Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Daniel Ribeiro
Produced by: Diana Almeida | Lacuna Filmes
Country of production: Brazil
Original title: Eu Vou Ter Saudades de Você
Genre: Drama
Language: Portuguese
After seven years together, Amanda and Caio move in—but love alone isn’t enough. He dreams of a future with her; she dreams of something more. When Amanda meets João, their bond is tested. Some loves fade. Others transform.
Bandits of Batavia
Category: Asian IP Showcase
Genre: Action, Politics, Supernatural
Country: Indonesia
Language: English, Indonesia
Completed in: 2024
Synopsis:
The story follows a martial arts student, Pitung, a boy who survives the devastating Wildfire that ravages Rawa Belong Village. Pitung lost everything that day. His parents, his brother (Ji’ih), and his childhood friends began to distance themselves because of the tragedy (Ayesha, Gomar, and Joris). This life-changing event fuels Pitung’s vow to seek revenge by killing all the bandits in Batavia. In his quest for justice, he becomes the very thing he despises most: The Immortal Bandit, Blackbull.
In his mission to ambush the hideout of the Sumatran Tiger bandits, Blackbull accidentally finds a deadly weapon in the form of firecrackers that are ready to be distributed.
This makes Blackbull have to cross paths with his childhood friend and also love interest, Ayesha, who has her own agenda to investigate the mastermind behind the Wildfire in Rawa Belong.
Soon, Blackbull, Ayesha, and their childhood friends have to team up to unveil the conspiracy between Lim Cheng the landlord, and the government of Batavia.
Publisher’s biography: Beyondtopia
Beyondtopia is an original IP company that focuses on retelling Indonesian legends and folklore to the global market with a unique twist through comic books.
Author’s biography: Bryan Valenza
Bryan Valenza is an exclusive color artist at Marvel and the co-founder of Beyondtopia. With 10+ years of experience in the American comic industry, Bryan starts his new journey as a writer and author of his own stories and visions. Bringing Indonesian legends and folklore to the world.
Type of IP: Comic Book
Rights Holder: Bryan Valenza and Beyondtopia
Rights Available: Yes
Language: English, Indonesia
Completed in: Vol 1 (2017), Vol 2 (2018), Vol 3 (2019), Vol 4 (2021), Vol 5 (2024), Vol 6 (upcoming 2025)
Synopsis:
Rudra, a ruthless contract killer, will stop at nothing to earn the approval of his future in-laws and marry his girlfriend. Delphine, a mentally unstable woman, grapples with the terrifying uncertainty of whether she was responsible for the brutal murders of her family and friends. Vero, a transgender woman haunted by the scars of her past in a religious extremist cult, is desperate for revenge. And Bertho, a father driven to desperation, will do anything to protect and provide for his family.
Their fates collide in an unfinished tower, where a shadowy figure known only as « The Commander » forces them into a life-or-death competition. The rules? Take out reckless motorbike racers speeding below to earn points—the top scorer wins a fortune. But when the stakes get too high, the chaos ignites.
Rudra’s rage turns deadly, targeting Vero in a brutal confrontation. Delphine’s unstable mind drives her to attack Bertho. And what was meant to be a game quickly descends into utter madness. As the bloodbath escalates, the shadowy elite known as « The Oligarchs » who orchestrated the contest for their own twisted pleasure, order the elimination of everyone—including The Commander.
In the wake of this destruction, an unlikely alliance forms among the survivors. Together, they set their sights on revenge, vowing to bring down the Oligarchs. But the deeper they dig, the more they realize the Oligarchs’ power runs far deeper than they ever imagined—turning them into mere pawns in a game with much higher stakes.
After an epic series of brutal battles across various locations, the group finally manages to infiltrate and destroy the Oligarchs’ headquarters. But in the end, survival is a luxury not all of them can afford.
Publisher’s biography: re:ON Comics
re:ON Comics is the biggest original comic publisher in Indonesia with big social media and offline presence. Founded in 2013, re:ON Comics has published over 70 titles and series, sold more than 1.5 million copies nationwide, and licensed its works in seven different languages, both in print and digital formats. Additionally, re:ON Comics is the only Indonesian comic publisher to represent the country at the Frankfurt Book Fair for multiple years.
Author’s biography: Yudhanegara Nyoman & Haryadhi
Yudha Negara Nyoman is the co-founder of re:ON Comics, a versatile writer with expertise across various genres. His passion for film and video games enhances his storytelling, making it easily adaptable to the screen.
Haryadhi is a comic artist with a large following on social media. His works can be found across various platforms, including social media, print, webtoon, and crowdfunding sites. His dynamic, gritty, and detailed line work brings the JITU comic series to life.
Type of IP: Graphic Novel Series
Rights Holder: Yudhanegara Nyoman & Haryadhi
Rights Available: All Rights Available
