Blue and Malone’s amazing original short film that swept the awards and made it into a major motion picture production
Imagine a world where imaginary friends come to life not just in a child’s mind, but on the big screen. This is the origin of Blue and Malone. Impossible Matters, a short film that became an international phenomenon and now ten years later, is getting ready to jump to the big screen under the title The Impossible Journey.
A project turned into an event
The first short film, released ten years ago, was a pioneer of its kind in Spain, combining animation with live action in a way that few projects dare to explore. Aura Garrido, along with two animated detectives, stars in this first adventure that teaches us about the limitless power of thought. The film not only captivated the audience but also cemented its place in animated cinema by winning the 2021 Goya Award.
An announcement on the ElViajeImpossible_ YouTube channel that it will be open for a short time on May 16 is nothing more than the start of a great adventure. The Impossible Journey, directed by Abraham Lopez, is an epic project that promises to take families on an epic journey that combines the beauty of animation with the awesomeness of real action. In addition, he seeks to connect emotionally with a global audience by using a narrative that touches the heart and arouses curiosity, creating a connection between the audience and the fictional characters that come to life before their eyes.
A journey from imagination to the big screen
López, who directed the animation for Spanish-Chinese co-production Guardian of the Dragon, Guardians of the Dragons, co-wrote the script with Secret of Kells Oscar nominee Fabrice Ziolkowski. Scheduled to shoot in the summer of 2025 and be released in 2027, The Impossible Journey promises to be a film that, like Michael Ende’s classics and the magical adventures of Harry Potter or ET, will take us away from light-hearted comedy and into a comedy. A rich and interesting narrative.
This project not only uses modern 3D animation techniques and traditional special effects, but also revives the use of Animatronics, evoking the nostalgia of films like The Dark Crystal or Jurassic Park. This combination of old and new technologies seeks to capture the essence of the golden age of cinema, adapting it for modern audiences and for those who retain both children and their inner child. This combination is designed not only to be visually appealing, but also to provide an immersive and exciting cinematic experience, making each scene stand out for its artistic creativity and emotional impact.
Innovation and tradition in animated cinema
El Viaje Imposible Producciones is no stranger to recognition, its first short Blue and Malone, Detectives Imaginarios, was also nominated for the Goya in 2014, while its second installment, Casos Impossibles, won the award in 2021. This success story shows. It is the dedication and talent of the team behind these productions who have been able to combine creative storytelling with exceptional cinematographic quality.
This short film and feature film not only celebrates the imagination, but also shows how dreams can come true, from the small screen to the global stage with incredible success. Therefore, Impossible Journey is not only a film about imaginary friends, but also a film about the magic of growing up and believing in the impossible.