The film, a Platino Awards nominee for Best Animation, was acquired at the Berlinale in a deal with FilmSharks. Written and directed by David Bisbano, produced by Argentina’s Vista Sur, Mi Perro Producciones, and FilmSharks, Spain’s Doce Studios, Mr. Miyagi Films, Perú’s Golem, Brazil’s Cine2, Colombia’s Signos Studios, and Ecuador’s Matte. This feature film leveraged an innovative combination of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine with CGI, stop-motion, and 2D animation. The film presents a fantastical literary world of characters who attempt to complete the ‘book’ on their own.
“…reminiscent of the dark fantasy settings of Guillermo Del Toro in films like Pan’s Labyrinth, and … channels Coraline and The Neverending Story, with hints of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.” – Bradley Gibson, Film Threat
When the daughter of a famous author finds her late father’s unfinished novel, she is drawn into its magical world by some of the characters who wish to complete the story on their own. Taken to their fictional world, she teams up with a heroic goat, the character she created, to ensure the story is finished as her father intended, and before she is stuck in their world forever.
Lise Romanoff, CEO and Managing Director of Vision Films, says “Dalia & The Red Book presents a universal message about family and friendship through its distinctive and uniquely creative storytelling. It’s an exciting ride for all ages.”
Producer Guido Rud shares, “We are honored to release our gem with Vision Films, they are the perfect fit for a wide multi-platform release across North America.”
The film premiered at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain, one of the biggest showcases for international prestige animation, and enjoyed a global theatrical release in over 60 territories. It has been nominated for Best Animation at the PLATINO Awards, recognizing the very best of Ibero-American feature films and series.
Dalia & The Red Book will be available May 6, 2025 on major streaming and cable platforms across the U.S. and Canada and followed by DVD at major online retailers. For more information, please visit and follow @FilmSharks and @DaliayelLibroRojo
