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Dec 20, 2023 · Matthieu Zeller: Yes, The Inseparables is animation made in Belgium. The nWave studios are 150 people working year-long, on films that travel all around the world, and which are made in Brussels. Our talents come from all around the world, there are 17 nationalities at our offices.
- Aurore Engelen
Matthieu Zeller. Producer: Angèle et mes démons. Matthieu Zeller is known for Angèle et mes démons, Lady Nazca and Belle enfant (2024).
- Matthieu Zeller
- From Attractions to Feature Films
- Chickenhare and The Hamster of Darkness
- A Message That Audiences Can Identify with
- The Wide Appeal of Chickenhare and The Hamster of Darkness
- A Unique Soundtrack
- Creating During Covid
- Early Success For Chickenhare and The Hamster of Darkness
- What’s Next For Nwave?
- LBE Content
- Underwater Adventures
nWave has been a pioneer from the start, says Zeller, as he tells us about the company’s journey so far. “Our studio started producing ride simulation films that were tailor-made for attraction and theme parks. Their success enabled us to fund our first animated feature film, Fly Me To The Moon, back in 2008.” This was the first CG feature film cre...
Set in a delightful and rich fantasy world, the film’s hero is Chickenhare, who was born half chicken and half hare and later adopted by the hare King Peter, a well-known adventurer. Despite his differences, Chickenhare is, like all of us, keen to fit in and to be loved. The lovable, clumsy protagonist also has a passion for adventuring, wanting to...
In taking on this unlikely hero, nWave has created an experiencecompletely unlike any of its previous productions. The film also has a strong message that appeals to all, explains Zeller: “Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darknessdelivers a powerful, universal message of tolerance. It explores the importance of embracing differences, your own and tho...
This universal message means that the film appeals to a wider audience. It entertains younger viewers with fun characters while engaging the whole familythanks to its relatable, different hero. “Ever since nWave’s inception, we have geared our films towards family audiences. Our first three features were intended for a rather young audience, with a...
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darknessfeatures a soundtrack that was specially composed and recorded by Belgian music group Puggy. This was not the first time the group had collaborated with nWave, as the band members explain: “We already had the opportunity to collaborate with nWave on the soundtrack of two animated features, Bigfoot Junior and B...
For nWave, embarking on such a large project pre-pandemic, and managing to stay on track for the film’s release could have been a challenge. However, the crisis brought some unexpected positives, as Van Iseghem explains: “Concerning the pandemic, this has opened new doors for us. For instance, being able to collaborate with people from the other si...
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness opened to the public for the first time on 16 February 2022 in France, Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. It has already proved to be popular with audiences and has seen good sales figures, despite the lingering effects of the pandemic. This shows that people are keen to get out and have fun experiences...
With this success behind it, the nWave team still has plenty to keep it busy, says Zeller: “We have many projects in the pipeline, there’s never a dull moment. In addition to releasing Chickenhare, we’ve also collaborated with the acclaimed artist Stromae.” “He reached out to us to discuss an idea that he had for his upcoming tour. He wanted to hav...
As well as nWave’s feature films, it also creates content for location-based entertainment and institutional venues. Its productions feature in theme parks, attraction parks, FECs, science centres, museums, zoos, aquariums and more. It is the studio behind a variety of popular titles including Robinson Crusoe 4D, The House of Magic 4D, Haunted Mans...
Finally, the nWave team is also putting the finishing touches on a 2D documentary on lemon sharks. Filming took place off the coast of Brazil. “It features beautiful imagery and studies a female specimen and her unique hunting techniques,” says Zeller. “We teamed up with long-time collaborators Saint Thomas Productions for this giant screen film. T...
- Charlotte Coates
Dec 5, 2023 · Blooloop hears from the studio’s president and CEO, Matthieu Zeller, and director Jérémie Degruson, who share their thoughts about creating movies to capture the imaginations of cross-generational audiences.
- Rebecca Hardy
- Senior Web Journalist
Feb 8, 2021 · Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) is joining forces with Ben Stassen, a veteran Belgian animation director and producer, and his producing partner Matthieu Zeller on “Chickenhare...
Fondateur & President MZM, Octopolis & Bamboo Film, President & CEO nWave Studios · Expérience : nWave Studios · Formation : HEC School of Management · Lieu : Paris · 500 relations ou plus sur...
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Feb 8, 2021 · Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) is joining forces with Ben Stassen, a veteran Belgian animation director and producer, and his producing partner Matthieu Zeller on “Chickenhare and...
