What dandelooo does

Dandelooo is a French independent animation production and distribution company headquartered in Paris at 36 boulevard de la Bastille, 75012 Paris. The company operates two principal divisions, Dandelooo Cinéma (feature films) and Dandelooo TV (series), alongside a sub-brand, Ooolala Studio. Dandelooo produces original animated content for children and family audiences, developing both feature films and episodic television. The catalogue spans multiple titles with content distributed internationally across 50+ territories through partnerships with tier-one broadcasters and platforms including Netflix, France 3, Canal+, and Arte.

The company's output has earned notable industry recognition, including an International Emmy Kids Award, prizes at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, a César nomination, and an Oscar shortlist inclusion, which together support its positioning within the European independent animation market. The team comprises approximately 16-20 named professionals across production, distribution, and administration, defining the company's production capacity and operating scale.

Dandelooo's business model is built on animation production financing (typically via broadcaster pre-sales, public subsidies, and tax incentives), international sales of distribution rights, and content licensing across its catalogue. The company has publicly positioned itself in opposition to AI text and data mining practices applied to its content, reflecting a rights-protective stance toward its intellectual property.

Name

dandelooo

Legal name

Société Dandelooo

Website

https://dandelooo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dandelooo is a Paris-based independent French animation production and distribution company operating two divisions (Dandelooo Cinéma for features, Dandelooo TV for series) and the Ooolala Studio sub-brand, producing original children's and family content distributed across 50+ territories via partners such as Netflix, France 3, Canal+, and Arte.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation Production and Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Kids & Preschool Animation Production (MPADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animated Series Production (TV/Streaming) (MPADACAG), Animated Feature Film Production (MPADACAH)

Keywords

• Animated film production
• Children's content distribution
• Animation series production
• International sales licensing
• Feature film co-production

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Feature Film Production and International Sales: Dandelooo produces animated feature films and manages international sales distribution, selling broadcast rights for their programs to territories worldwide. Revenue comes from theatrical distribution, broadcast licensing, and international sales commissions.
2. TV Series and Short Content Distribution: Distribution of TV series, specials, and short-form animated content to broadcasters, VOD platforms, and international buyers. Content spans preschool entertainment, educational shorts, and cultural programming.
3. Co-production Partnerships: Revenue generated through co-production arrangements with international partners including French, Belgian, Canadian, and other European production companies. The company serves as producer or co-producer on animated projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dandelooo is a French animation studio that produces and distributes animated films, TV series, and short content for children and family audiences. Operating through Dandelooo Cinéma (feature films and international sales) and Dandelooo TV (series production and distribution), the company manages the full lifecycle from co-production of animated content to international licensing across 50+ territories worldwide.

Product overview

Dandelooo is a French animation studio that produces and distributes animated programs for children and families. The company operates through two main divisions: Dandelooo Cinéma (feature films and international sales) and Dandelooo TV (animated series production and distribution). The cinema division produces animated feature films including completed works like Hola Frida!, My Life in Versailles, Billy the Cowboy Hamster, Stinky Dog, and the Ernest & Celestine series, as well as films in production like Born in the Jungle and The Upside Down River. The TV division produces and distributes animated series including La Cabane à Histoires (International Emmy Kids Award winner), Pompon Little Bear, Kiwi, and TFOU D'Animation (annual contest produced for TF1). Dandelooo also operates Ooolala Studio as an additional creative division. The company serves international markets with content distributed across 50+ territories worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dandelooo Cinéma: The feature film and international sales division of Dandelooo, specialized in animated films for cinema.

Products and services

• Dandelooo Cinéma - Feature Film Production French production division specializing in high-quality animated feature films for families and children, including theatrical releases across 50+ territories.
• Dandelooo Cinéma - International Sales International sales and distribution services for animated feature films, managing theatrical releases and festival presence worldwide.
• Hola Frida! Feature film (82') about Frida Kahlo's childhood, the first animated feature film about Frida Kahlo for kids (6+). Won multiple international awards including Best Animated Feature at SCHLiNGEL and Audience Award at Anima.
• My Life in Versailles (La vie de château, mon enfance à Versailles) Feature film (78') about an 8-year-old girl living with her uncle at the Palace of Versailles after her parents' passing. Nominated for the César Award for Best Animated Film in 2025.
• Billy the Cowboy Hamster (Billy le Hamster Cowboy) Feature film (66') about a hamster cowboy's adventures in the Wild West with friends Suzie the ferret and Jean-Claude the earthworm. Sold 127,165 cinema tickets.
• Stinky Dog, Happy Life in Paris (Chien Pourri, la vie à Paris) Feature film (65') about Stinky Dog roaming Paris streets with his companion Flatycat. Coproduction with Folivari, Panique! and Pikkukala. Achieved 113,177 cinema admissions.
• Shooom's Odyssey (L'Odyssée de Choum) TV Special (26') about a baby owl's adventure to find a mother. Won Cristal for Best TV Production at Annecy Festival 2020 and multiple international awards.
• Pompon Little Bear and Friends (Pompon Ours) Animated series (39 x 7' S1, 72 x 7' S2, 75 x 7' S3) plus TV specials and 35' film about a young bear's imaginative adventures. Adapted from Benjamin Chaud's books published by Hélium.
• Ernest & Celestine's Winter Tales (Ernest & Célestine en hiver) Feature film (48') with four charming winter stories about the friendship between Ernest the bear and Celestine the mouse. Achieved 378,542 cinema admissions.
• Ernest & Celestine's Springtales Feature film (46') with four spring stories continuing the adventures of Ernest and Celestine. Produced by Folivari, So-Nord & RTBF.
• La Cabane à Histoires (The Treehouse Stories) Animated series (129 episodes across 4 seasons) where children share stories from their favorite books. Won International Emmy Kids Award in 2017. Includes a 26'/42' feature film.
• Bonjour les Ancêtres (My Great Great Great Family) Animated series (52 x 11') about a 12-year-old girl whose seven distant ancestors suddenly appear at her home. Created by Thomas Personeni, directed by Luca Salgado.
• The Doggies (Les Toutous) Animated series (78 x 7') about 9 dog cousins spending holidays at a country house. Adapted from Dorothée de Monfreid's book series 'Les toutous'.
• Ooolala Studio Creative studio division of Dandelooo providing animation production and creative services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Feature films achieving 100,000-400,000+ cinema admissions in France
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FolivaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench production company and key co-production partner. Folivari co-produced major Dandelooo films including Chien Pourri, la vie à Paris (with 113,177 cinema admissions) and Ernest & Célestine en hiver (with 378,542 admissions). Long-standing collaborative relationship.
• Mélusine ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian animation studio and co-production partner for Ernest & Célestine en hiver and My Life in Versailles films. Established international co-production relationship.
• Picolo PicturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench/Belgian production company that produced Shooom's Odyssey (L'Odyssée de Choum), which won the Cristal at Annecy 2020 and was Oscar-shortlisted.
• SupamonkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio producing Pompon Little Bear series and film. The Pompon Bear franchise has been adapted from Benjamin Chaud's books published by Hélium.
• Tobo MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian production company and co-producer of Dounia series and films including Dounia, the Great White North. Partnership enables Canadian co-production and North American market access.
• BionautminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech animation studio producing Hungry Bear Tales series including Hungry Bear Tales: To the Pole! (Les Ours Gloutons au Pole Nord).
• Films Grand HuitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench production company and co-producer of My Life in Versailles (La vie de château, mon enfance à Versailles), nominated for a César Award in 2025.
• Miyu ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench animation studio and co-producer of My Life in Versailles, which premiered at Annecy and received César nomination.
• Laïdak FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company behind Maman pleut des cordes (Mum is Pouring Rain), which was Oscar-shortlisted and won the Jury Prize at Annecy 2021. Also producing Granny is a Tree!
• Vivi FilmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian/French production company co-producing The Upside Down River (La rivière à l'envers), based on the award-winning novel by Jean-Claude Mourlevat.
• Sparkle AnimationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio co-producing The Upside Down River feature film, expected delivery June 2026 with Condor Distribution handling French theatrical release.
• Haut et Court DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench theatrical distributor for Hola Frida!, handling France release in February 2025. Film achieved 205,000 cinema admissions.
• Du Coup Studio ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company and co-producer of Hola Frida!, the animated feature about Frida Kahlo's childhood that premiered at Morelia Film Festival and won multiple awards.
• Atom ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatvian animation studio co-producing Born in the Jungle (Joyeuse Jungle!) and Myrtille et la lettre au Père Noël.
• LetkominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish production company co-producing Born in the Jungle feature film.
• HausbootminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech studio co-producing Born in the Jungle feature film.
• AittoFlowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish production company producing Pikkuli and Starlight Reindeer, a Nordic children's brand built over 10+ years with 60 million views.
• FilmKompanietminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic production partner for Pikkuli and Starlight Reindeer.
• RTBFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian public broadcaster and co-production partner for Ernest & Célestine series and other projects.
• So-NordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench production company co-producing Ernest & Célestine's Springtales.
• TF1minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench broadcaster that initiated the TFOU D'Animation contest, produced by Dandelooo. Annual contest showcases emerging animation talent.
• Condor DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench theatrical distributor handling The Upside Down River (October 2026 release).
• Jour2FêtecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench theatrical distributor for My Life in Versailles (October 2025 release), which achieved 87,000 admissions.
• Gebeka FilmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench theatrical distributor for Born in the Jungle (Joyeuse Jungle!).
• Level 33coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS theatrical distributor for Hola Frida! (August 2025 release).
• PackmagiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish theatrical distributor for Hola Frida! (March 2025 release).
• HéliumminorOthersFrench children's book publisher. Dandelooo adapted Benjamin Chaud's books into the Pompon Bear series and films.
• Dorothée de MonfreidminorOthersAuthor of the 'Les toutous' book series adapted by Dandelooo into The Doggies animated series.
• Jean-Claude MourlevatminorOthersAward-winning author (Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award recipient) whose novel 'La rivière à l'envers' was adapted into The Upside Down River animated feature by Dandelooo.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Zodiak Kids (Banijay Kids & Family): International distribution and production division focused on kids and family content, part of Banijay group. Distributes and co-produces animated series globally — comparable to Dandelooo Cinéma's international sales function but operating as a much larger incumbent.
• WildBrain: Canadian entertainment company producing, distributing, and licensing animated content for kids (Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Degrassi). Comparable to Dandelooo in animated kids content production and international licensing model, but operates at substantially larger scale and includes IP ownership of major brands.
• Gaumont Animation: French major studio's animation division producing and internationally distributing animated series and films for children and family audiences (Preston Yonge, Do, Re & Mi). Operates with the resources of a major studio group but in the same kids animation category as Dandelooo.
• Nelvana: Canadian-based, Corus Entertainment-owned kids animation studio producing and internationally distributing children's series (Babar, Franklin, Paw Patrol co-production). Comparable to Dandelooo in international sales and kids animation focus, and notably a former employer of Dandelooo's Head of International.
• Studio 100 Animation: German/Belgian major kids entertainment company producing and distributing animated series and films globally (Maya the Bee, Heidi, Blinky Bill). Comparable to Dandelooo in kids animation focus and international sales ambition, but operates at significantly larger scale as part of the Studio 100 group.

Direct peers

• Cyber Group Studios: French independent animation studio producing and distributing children's animated series worldwide (Gigantosaurus, Zorro the Chronicles, Robin Hood). Direct competitor in the European indie kids animation production and international sales space.
• Folivari: French animation production company specializing in feature films and series for children (Ernest & Célestine, Chien Pourri, Le Petit Nicolas). Folivari is both a core co-production partner of Dandelooo and a direct competitor in the same auteur-driven French kids animation space.
• Method Animation: French animation studio producing premium children's feature films (The Little Prince, Playmobil: The Movie). Comparable to Dandelooo in focus on auteur-driven kids animation, and former employer of Dandelooo founder Jean-Baptiste Wery.
• Millimages: Paris-based independent animation studio producing and internationally distributing animated series and films (Mysterix, Toni & Friends, Molang). Direct peer in French indie kids animation — and notably a former employer of Dandelooo's Head of International Emmanuele Petry Sirvin.
• Xilam Animation: Paris-based independent animation studio producing and distributing animated series and films for children and family audiences worldwide. Directly comparable to Dandelooo in target demographic, European production base, and international sales model — and notably employs former Dandelooo Head of Development Ségolène Avice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/dandeloooseries
• Facebookfacebook.com/dandelooo.page
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dandelooo
• Instagraminstagram.com/dandelooo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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