Animated Film Julián Premieres at TIFF

Cartoon Saloon's animated film Julián, based on Jessica Love's book Julián Is a Mermaid, had its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Louise Bagnall, the movie follows a young boy named Julián spending a summer with his grandmother in Brooklyn, exploring themes of individuality and acceptance. The film features a distinctive animation style mimicking markers and crayons.