Rome-based animation studio Graphilm Entertainment has regained full ownership of the company following the liquidation of Cyber Group Studios, allowing the Italian producer to return to operating as a fully independent production entity.
As part of the process, Graphilm has also recovered Cyber Group Studios’ stake in the animated IP “McFire Family”. The move enables the studio to continue production on Season 1 of the series, which remains in active production after being commissioned by Rai Kids in Italy.
In parallel, Graphilm has secured further backing from the Italian public broadcaster, signing a pre-acquisition deal with Rai Kids for Season 2 of “Nefertine on the Nile” (Nefertina sul Nilo). Rai Com, the commercial arm of the Italian pubcaster, has taken on worldwide distribution rights for both seasons and will represent the title internationally.
Season 2 of “Nefertine on the Nile” is structured as a co-production between Graphilm Srl in Italy and CGS 3D in Tunisia, in collaboration with Rai Kids. The first season of the animated series has already aired across multiple territories, including Rai YoYo and RaiPlay in Italy, Česká televize in the Czech Republic, MTVA in Hungary, RTP in Portugal, First Channel in Armenia, WIZ in Israel, Mediacorp in Singapore, Canal+ Cha Tate in Myanmar and Majid in the United Arab Emirates.
Commenting on the company’s renewed independence, Maurizio Forestieri, Director & CEO of Graphilm Entertainment, said: “Graphilm keeps carrying on its mission to create original, high-quality content with strong international appeal, navigating the deep changes brought by new technologies, and remaining committed to promoting and preserving Italian and european creativity and talent.”
Producer Anna Lucia Pisanelli added: “We firmly believe that the mix of talent and expertise, together with the sharing of values and vision, is the key to addressing the challenges of the global market. With this in mind, we aim to strengthen and expand our relationships with international co-producers and broadcasters, focusing on strategic alliances that place content excellence at the center.”