**Article Summary:**
– Belfast-based indie producer Paper Owl Films has partnered with CAKE and Crayola Studios for a new series.
– The series is titled “Pablo: Boy Meets School.”
– The project has been commissioned by BBC Children’s and Education and RTÉjr.
– Production for “Pablo: Boy Meets School” is taking place at Paper Owl Films’ Belfast studio.
**h1: Pablo: Boy Meets School Partners Up with CAKE and Crayola Studios**
**h2: Pablo Series: A Fresh Piece from the Oven**
**h3: Paper Owl Films, CAKE and Crayola Studios: A Trio of Magnificence**
Now for the hot take: Cross your heart and hope to fly, because Paper Owl Films just dropped a new bake in the oven if you catch my drift. “Pablo: Boy Meets School” is the name and collaboration is the game! Mashing up with the kid-pleasing gurus from CAKE and Crayola Studios, rejoice in this triple-threat alliance that’s a feast for your eyes because this is Sesame Street-level TV magic happening here. And for your edutainment, it’s our lucky day because none other than BBC Children’s and Education and RTÉjr have placed their orders for this animated delicacy. Thermostats are getting dialled up in Belfast, as the city’s own Paper Owl Films studio is where all this action-packed animation will get hand-crafted. So buckle up, it’s time to school’n’roll with Pablo!
Creating Waves in Child Entertainment: Paper Owl Films, a pioneering independent producer based in Belfast, collaborates with eminent family entertainment company CAKE and teams up with the dynamic Crayola Studios for their latest series, Pablo: A School Adventure. The BBC Children’s and Education sector, alongside RTÉjr, are backing the project.
Scheduled for a grand entrance in 2026, Pablo: A School Adventure is currently under production in the heart of Belfast courtesy of Paper Owl Films. Northern Ireland Screen, Coimisiún na Meán are financing the development and production of this unique 40 x 11 mixed media series.
Pablo: A School Adventure (Image via Liberi. Credit: Paper Owl Films/CAKE/Crayola Studios)
Designed with 5-8-year-old kids in mind, Pablo: A School Adventure is a fresh spin-off from the multi-award-winning, BAFTA-nominated series Pablo. This groundbreaker was the first children’s series featuring an autistic central character resonating with a worldwide audience, stretching over 190 territories and voiced in 35 languages.
The new series explores Pablo’s unique, non-conventional outlook on life as he faces the enthralling world of mainstream school. His magical sketchbook serves as an emotional outlet; his drawings, a window into Pablo’s world.
The imaginatively boundless and uniquely insightful Pablo introduces a fresh lens through which the audience can engage with the world.
Spotlighting real-life experiences of autistic children, Pablo: A School Adventure brings together youthful autistic talent for a production that exceeds a simple comedy. It’s an alternative way to perceive and enjoy the world.
This innovative project is managed by the creative masterminds – Paper Owl Film’s Creative Director Gráinne McGuinness, CEO of CAKE Edward Galton, and others.
Starting school is a significant part of our viewers’ lives. We couldn’t be happier about engaging this audience with authentic storytelling from Pablo’s creative perspective.
–Kate Morton (Senior Head of Children’s Commissioning, BBC)
Pablo: A School Adventure is a pioneering series celebrating the exhilarating journey of childhood…and now, ‘it’s time for school’. At RTÉjr, we’re thrilled to continue supporting Pablo’s journey and anticipate our audience’s reaction. We know they’re going to love it!
-Suzanne Kelly (Head of Children’s & Young People’s Content, RTÉ)
We simply had to associate with Pablo: A School Adventure. Pablo’s unpretentious perspective – his ability to examine the world without the restrictions of social norms, sparked our curiosity. We’re excited about this inspiring series alignment with Crayola’s core values.
-Victoria Lozano (EVP, Crayola)
We are ecstatic to kick off production on a series that will not only tickle the audience’s funny bones but also shift their perspective of the world.
-Gráinne McGuinness (Creative Director, Paper Owl Films)
Our collaboration with Paper Owl Films, Crayola Studios and the BBC on Pablo: A School Adventure ignites our excitement. Offering a fresh viewpoint in children’s programming, we aim to shatter barriers and promote understanding and inclusion on a global scale.
-Ed Galton (CEO, CAKE)
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/pablo-boy-meets-school-commissioned/