Heirloom Secures French Co-Production and Funding
Originally published Jun 24, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 24, 2026
Key points
- Heirloom is an Indo-French animated feature co-produced with Condor Films.
- The film received a grant from the CNC's Aide aux Cinémas du Monde program.
- It is the debut feature of Upamanyu Bhattacharyya, who previously won an Annecy Award.
- The story is set in Ahmedabad in 1960 and is described as a period family fantasy.
- The project represents a significant step forward in international co-production and funding.
The Indo-French animated feature 'Heirloom' has finalized its co-production with Condor Films and received a grant from the CNC's Aide aux Cinémas du Monde program. The film is the debut feature of Upamanyu Bhattacharyya, who previously won the City of Annecy Award in 2020 for his short film 'Wade.' Set in Ahmedabad in 1960, 'Heirloom' is a period family fantasy that blends Indian and French creative collaboration. The funding and co-production agreement mark significant progress for the project ahead of its production phase.
Read the original story: Variety — by Naman Ramachandran
