Filmax International secures the international rights of the 3D film "Magic Journey to Africa"

Written by: Filmax International
Date: May 6, 2009

The first images of the film will be shown as a World Premiere at MIF 09, Cannes.

Barcelona, May 6th -- FILMAX INTERNATIONAL on one side and ORBITA MAX on the other, announce today that Filmax has acquired the international sales rights of Magic Journey to Africa, one of the first European stereoscopic 3D live-action movies. With a 10 million euro budget, it combines real images with computer generated imagery (CGI) to create magical creatures and amazing visual effects.

The first images of the film will be shown as a World Premiere at MIF 09, Cannes, at the 3D Market Screening of the teaser promo:

• May 15th, at 9:30am at the LÉRINS 2
• May 17th, at 9:30am at the PALAIS K

Filmax, a power player in the international market, will present the title at the Marché International du Film (May 13–25, Cannes). The film has been directed, written and produced by JORDI LLOMPART and shooting took place at breathtaking Namibian and South African locations.

Magic Journey to Africa is a beautiful story about a 10 year old girl who embarks on an imaginary adventure on her magical winged horse to Africa. A spiritual journey for adults and a magical one for children, full of mysteries, adventures and discoveries.

Filmax International speaks confidently about the film, prior to its presentation at MIF. "We are very proud to present Magic Journey to Africa at Cannes, and grateful to ORBITA MAX for giving us the opportunity to distribute it internationally. We are sure of the international potential of this film and that we can do great things with it", says Carlos Rojano, Managing Director. "It's a beautiful film and a treasure for our slate" adds Vicente Canales, Head of International Division.

Orbita Max also speaks proudly of the film, one of the first European stereoscopic 3D live-action films. The Film Producer and Director, Jordi Llompart, says, "From the start the film was conceived as an immersive 3D experience. The combination of amazing Photography, breathtaking landscapes, a touching story line and the latest CGI technology will doubtlessly transport viewers of all ages. Magic Journey to Africa is a very distinctive 3D film where fantasy and exoticism reach through the screen straight to the heart of the audience."

ABOUT FILMAX INTERNATIONAL
Filmax Group, is one of the major Spanish audiovisual companies. With its head office in Barcelona, the company is ideally positioned to respond fully to the opportunities available in the European and International entertainment markets. Julio Fernandez is Chairman of FILMAX ENTERTAINMENT and one of the most important producers in Spain. In recent years, Julio Fernandez has made huge advances in film production as head of Castelao Productions, consistently producing films that have not only been well-received by the viewing public, but have also received excellent critical acclaim.

ABOUT ORBITA MAX
Orbita Max is an audiovisual production company based in Barcelona, Spain, awarded with a Sant Jordi prize (2007) and a FICOD award (2008), both to innovation. The company is directed by award-winning Spanish journalist and filmmaker Jordi Llompart, and produces giant screen documentaries and feature films for IMAX® and other large format theatres. Orbita Max played a pioneering role in Spain by producing Mystery of the Nile, the first giant screen Spanish production in history. Multi-awarded Mystery of the Nile became the highest grossing documentary in large format the year of its relase (2005), and has taken in USD 46 million in box office to date. More than 7.7 million people have seen it and the film is still playing in theatres all over the world.

Orbita Max has also produced high-quality audiovisual content for TV channels such as the documentary series "Nomads of the Human Condition" and "Asha, daughter of the Ganges", "Water Lives", "Adventure on the Nile", "The Nomad Experience" and "Arabia". At present, Orbita Max is postproducing the first Spanish life-action stereoscopic 3D film, Magic Journey to Africa.