Netflix and Saudi Animation Studio Myrkott Ink Five-Year Partnership

The first of its kind partnership in the Kingdom between Netflix and Myrkott provides an exclusive first look option for a mix of animations and films.

Netflix and Saudi Arabian animation studio Myrkott, have struck a 5-year long exclusive partnership to produce Saudi-focused shows and films and most notably, a 5-year first-look option on Myrkott’s upcoming projects.

Myrkott is at the forefront of creative storytelling and animation in the region. We are continually investing in authentic stories from Saudi Arabia to share their stories across the Arab world and globally. We want to give our members access to great stories that can travel far and wide.

Nuha El Tayeb, Director, Content Acquisitions, MENAT at Netflix

The partnership entails the production of new and exclusive seasons of the Masameer series, Masameer upcoming movies, a new licensed original adult animation series, and a licensed original feature film, in addition to a library compilation of all previous seasons of the Masameer series with special edits exclusive for Netflix.

We at Myrkott think about this partnership beyond the production aspects, by working with Netflix we inspire Saudi and Arab talents to dream big and support an ecosystem that recognizes equal opportunity, talent and creativity, these are the values that fueled Myrkott in its pursuit of excellence throughout the years.

Abdulaziz Almuzaini Myrkott CEO and Co-founder

Source: https://campaignme.com/netflix-inks-five-year-partnership-with-saudi-studio-myrkott/

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