**Summary Points:**
– Cantilever Media, known for major animated works such as The Amazing Maurice and Bollywoof, is unveiling their new venture: Kazoo Films.
– Funded by the UK Global Screen Fund’s Business Development Fund, Kazoo Films is a distributor on a mission.
– Their goal? To bring top-notch, independent animation to movie buffs and families across the UK.
**Closing ‘Hot Take’:**
And The Oscar Goes To… Kazoo?
A New Hope for Independent Animation
Ladies and gentlemen, circle your calendars. Or if you’re like me, living in a world dominated by tech, set a notification on your phone or smart fridge. The world-renowned creators extraordinaire at Cantilever Media, proud parents of blockbusters like The Amazing Maurice and my personal favorite, Bollywoof (a gripping tale of fur, fun, and fido-fame), are adding a new baby to their family: Kazoo Films.
No ‘Toon Too Small
Backed by a good old British bankroll from the UK Global Screen Fund’s Business Development Fund, the aim of Kazoo Films is pretty straightforward: Ignore the huge Hollywood bigwigs and instead shine the limelight on independent animation behemoths across the UK. Think Batman, but for indie animation. And probably less brooding.
In essence, Kazoo Films is amping up to be not just a conduit for, but a champion of unique animation, giving these underappreciated masterpieces the attention they so richly deserve. So grab your popcorn, fluff up the couch pillows, and get ready to say “What on earth did I just watch?” in the best possible way. Don’t blink folks, or you’ll miss the Kazoo revolution!

A Snapshot of Andrew Baker alongside The Amazing Maurice Animation (Credit: Liberi Consulting)
The creators of The Amazing Maurice and Bollywoof, Cantilever Media, are set to unveil Kazoo Films. This newly-formed, UK-based distribution entity is determined to bring top-tier, independent animation flicks to the children and families across the UK & Ireland via cinema, digital streaming and home entertainment, thanks to the financial backing from UK Global Screen Fund’s Business Development Fund.
While animated films managed to bag more than £250 million, contributing to about 23.8% of total revenue at the UK cinemas in 2024, independent animation productions are still lagging behind. Kazoo Films intends to fill this gap by curating a variety of exciting and immersive family treats across a range of viewing channels, catering to a broad audience.
Kazoo Films is aiming to enrich its collection with up to four animated features every year, comprising both, in-house projects by Cantilever Media, and global collaborations.
In the driver’s seat of Kazoo Films will be acclaimed producer and executive producer Andrew Baker, who also serves as the creator and CEO of Cantilever Media.
As we envision it, Kazoo Films is a unique opportunity to address a market need for a dedicated distributor for animated features. The focus of our platform top-priority will be on independent, commercial family films that we can release in the cinemas in the UK & Ireland. We aim to demonstrate the significant cinema appeal that animation films can harness, and spotlight UK as an ideal host for worldwide animation producers and sales agents, while also ensuring these films get the attention they deserve from the UK viewers.
Andrew Baker
Kazoo Films is calling upon producers, sales agents, and content platforms to participate in this venture and bring heartening family tales to audiences across the UK & Ireland.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/cantilever-media-launches-new-uk-film-distribution-company-kazoo-films/