Who founded Studio Ponoc?
Yoshiaki Nishimura, formerly the lead film producer at Studio Ghibli, founded Studio Ponoc on the 15th of April 2015.
Questions about Studio Ponoc
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Where is Studio Ponoc based?
Studio Ponoc is based in Musashino, Tokyo, Japan.
What does the name Studio Ponoc mean?
Ponoc is a Serbo-Croatian word for midnight, chosen to signify the beginning of a new day.
When did Studio Ponoc release its first feature film?
Studio Ponoc released its first feature film, Mary and the Witch's Flower, throughout Japan on the 8th of July 2017. The film is based on The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart.
Why was the release of Studio Ponoc's Tomorrow's Leaves postponed?
The release of Tomorrow's Leaves was postponed along with the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, which it was timed to accompany. The short later had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on the 14th of June 2021.
What deal did Netflix make with Studio Ponoc in 2024?
On the 25th of January 2024, Netflix announced it had acquired worldwide streaming rights to Studio Ponoc's film The Imaginary. The deal also covered global streaming rights to the studio's future feature projects.