Impossible Dream Entertainment (“Get Out,” “BLACKkKLANSMAN,” “Day Shift”), the production company founded by Shaun Redick and Yvette Yates Redick is joining forces with The Fithian Group and its innovative new theatrical distribution marketplace, Attend, which will handle the U.S. release of “Fleak,” the latest animated feature from acclaimed Finnish studio Anima Vitae, premiering this June at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film is being distributed in partnership with Adam Somer’s So Entertaining and Tom Malloy’s Glass House Distribution.

The deal, led by Malloy, was represented through All Rights Entertainment, which is handling international sales and has already sold the film in over 50 countries. “Fleak” is scheduled for a wide theatrical release in 2026 across North America, with the U.S. strategy anchored by Attend’s innovative distribution reach.

Jackie Brenneman, founding partner of The Fithian Group and President & CEO of Attend, said: “Audiences are showing us they are hungry for new and engaging animated family stories. We are excited to serve U.S. movie theaters and audiences a moving story with ‘Fleak,’ using our unprecedented, data-driven, distribution marketplace.”

“’Fleak’ is a heartfelt and wildly imaginative journey that resonates with both kids and adults,” said Shaun Redick and Yvette Yates Redick of Impossible Dream Entertainment. “As parents, we’re thrilled to bring this magical, meaningful adventure to theaters.”

“We’re so excited to see ‘Fleak’ reach North American audiences through this exciting collaboration with The Fithian Group, Impossible Dream Entertainment, Glass House Distribution and All Rights Entertainment”, said Antti Haikala, CEO of Anima Vitae. “We’re passionate about creating emotionally rich stories with global appeal. Having ‘Fleak’ premiere at Annecy and securing a US theatrical release is a proud moment for our entire team”.

“The strong enthusiasm and deep connection that Glass House Distribution and Impossible Dream Entertainment expressed in ‘Fleak’ gave us no doubt that we had found the ideal partners to bring such a sensitive and heartwarming story to the American audiences. Their strong commitment to a wide theatrical release is particularly crucial and highly beneficial for independent animation,” said Aymeric Contact Desfontaines, Managing Director at All Rights Entertainment.

Thomas’s world is turned upside down after a sudden accident leaves him feeling lost and left behind. But everything changes when he encounters Fleak, a strange and spirited creature who leads him on an unforgettable adventure through a dreamlike realm. When a shadow from his past threatens both worlds, Thomas must find the courage to reconnect with the people who matter most.

Told from a child’s point of view, “Fleak” is a heartwarming, wildly imaginative adventure about resilience, family, and the courage to face your fears, even when it means accepting what you’ve lost.

This collaborative North American release reflects a growing trend of high-quality international animation crossing into the U.S. market with theatrical support and strong distribution partnerships.

Produced by Anima Vitae (“Niko – Beyond the Northern Lights”), with co-production support from Poland’s Animoon and France’s Godo Films, “Fleak” won the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award at Cartoon Movie for its originality and sensitive storytelling. “Fleak” will be released in France on KMBO on August 13th 2025.

International sales are handled by Paris, Hong Kong, and LA based company All Rights Entertainment, which has already secured distribution deals in over 50 countries. “Fleak” won the Eurimages Coproduction Development Award at Cartoon Movie 2020, praised for its artistic originality and sensitive storytelling. Jennifer Ambrose handling legal on the acquisition.

About The Fithian Group and Attend
The Fithian Group, LLC is led by passionate believers in the power of the movie theater experience, with over 60 years in combined experience in the theatrical market.

John Fithian, Founding Partner, was President & CEO, the National Association of Theatre Owners for 23 years. Prior to that he was a Lobbyist/Partner at Patton Boggs. Jackie Brenneman, Founding Partner, and President & CEO of Attend, was President of the Cinema Foundation and EVP & GC of the National Association of Theatre Owners. Before NATO she was an Associate at Foley & Lardner LLP. Patrick Corcoran, Founding Partner, was VP and Chief Communications Officer, Director of Media and Research & California Operations Chief, Writer and Editor at the National Association of Theater Owners (24 years). He was also the Theater Editor of New Times Los Angeles and L.A. Reader.

Attend Theatrical Marketplace, Inc. is a secure, online, transparent, data-driven, democratic distribution marketplace. Attend harnesses the power of advanced data and AI to connect movies with audiences and maximize the impact of each booking in the most cost-effective manner. Attend has the public support of more than 90 renowned filmmakers and producers. www.the-fithian-group.com/attend