Studio Ankou is an independent entertainment studio based in Brittany, France, that develops and produces original feature films, short films, and screen-to-video game crossovers, all driven by sharp genre sensibilities and a strong sense of place. Drawing on Brittany’s rich storytelling heritage and a network of international creatives, Studio Ankou champions bold voices and visually striking narratives for audiences worldwide.

  • CHARLES MEUNIER

    PRODUCER

    Charles is a French producer with an MA in Film Production from Goldsmiths University. He recently produced his first feature film, A Million Days.

    In recent years, Charles graduated from the NFTS Production Accounting for Film and Television course while working as 1st Assistant Production Accountant on high-profile productions, including HBO’s The Girl Before and Netflix’s I Came By.

    Previously, Charles produced 12 short films that have been selected for over 70 festivals worldwide, including the renowned London Short Film Festival.

  • LAURENT CAZANAVE

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Laurent Cazanave is a French theatre director and writer, trained at the TNB School in Rennes. He began his career as an actor, earning a Molières 2011 nomination for Brume de Dieu by Claude Régy.

    He has since focused on writing and directing, with original plays such as 4 Saisons (CNT laureate 2011) and Tous les enfants veulent faire comme les grands. His stage work includes Tes yeux se voilent, Le roi des concombres, and Je me suis assise et j'ai gobé le temps, exploring poetic and socially engaged themes.

  • CHRIS HAMILTON

    PRODUCER

    Chris is a British producer. His debut feature film, A Million Days, premiered at FrightFest in 2023 and was released in 2024 by Signature Entertainment.

    In 2024, Chris was selected for Creative Enterprise’s Reframe Programme and was included in Film London’s New Talent Strand in 2020.

    Chris has a background in development, having worked with executive producer Charlie Moretti, who co-financed productions such as BBC/BFI-backed Body of Water and FrightFest’s Concrete Plans. He also served as Development Coordinator at Pear Drop Productions.

  • CHRISTOPHER MESLIN

    HEAD OF ANIMATION & INTERACTIVE

    Christophe has over 26 years of experience in Animation & VFX, beginning his career at Apple and Walt Disney Feature Animation. Now Framestore’s Global Head of Technical Resources, he manages procurement for VFX productions worldwide, supporting over 2,500 artists across four continents.

    He has contributed to over 60 blockbusters, including Harry Potter, Avatar, Gravity, and the recent Marvel sagas. At Ankou, Christophe oversees animation, video game and interactive project development, bringing his extensive network and expertise to the team.

PARTNERS

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