JULIAN
Julián
Directed by Louise Bagnall
Ireland, Luxembourg, Canada, Denmark | 85 min | 2026
Family Animation | English
Wide eyed Julián is about to spend the summer with a grandmother he barely knows. He is amazed to discover her treasure trove apartment, his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by. But most surprising of all, Julián discovers that he is, in fact, a mermaid!
Credits
Directed by: Louise Bagnall
Written by: juliany taveras
Produced by: Cartoon Saloon, Aircraft Pictures, Melusine Studio, Sun Creature
In association with: Wychwood Media, Crave, Guru Studio and BCP Asset Management.
With the support of: Screen Ireland, Film Fund Luxembourg,
Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund, Danish Film Institute, West Danish Film Fund, Coimisiún na Meán, Ontario Creates, Viborg Kommune, RTÉ, DR, Elevation Pictures, Elysian Films, Wildcard Distribution, Angel Films, Folklets and Arthaus.
Executive Produced by: Academy Award® winner Zoe Saldaña, Cisely Saldaña and Mariel Saldaña and their production company Cinestar Pictures
Cartoon Saloon Brand Development and CAA Media Finance is handling sales in the United States.
Festivals & Awards
Annecy Festival – World Premiere
press quotes
Zoe Saldaña Boards Animated Feature ‘Julián,’ From Cartoon Saloon, Ahead of Annecy Premiere – VARIETY
