Projects
Projects
The Greatest Funeral Hits
Category: Istanbul FF X Baska Sinema Goes to Cannes
Directed by: Ziya Demirel
Produced by: Anna Maria Aslanoğlu | istos film, Emre Oskay (Co-Producer) | Sky Films
Country of production: Turkey
Original title: En Güzel Cenaze Şarkıları
Genre: Comedy
Language: Turkish
Completed in: May 2025
The unfolding of Saadet’s internet affair with a doctor with many degrees, that ends with the loss of 20K Euros wrapped around a non-polyester shirt, reveals the mosaic of interrelated characters and affects those around her more than herself.
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
