Disney Original Documentary Buys ‘Mija,’ FX Nabs Rights to Develop Scripted Content (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDisney Original Documentary has acquired worldwide rights to “Mija,” the inspiring look at a young Latina manager who is working to change the music business.
And the story may not end there for the documentary. As part of the deal, FX, which is also owned by the Walt Disney Company, will retain the rights to develop scripted content based on the film.The pact is a sign of the way that media conglomerates are finding innovative ways to work across platforms and brands in an effort to continue to replenish their libraries of shows and movies.“Mija,” the debut feature of Mexican American filmmaker Isabel Castro, premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Indiewire called “Mija” a “tribute to those children of immigrants, especially those in families divided across borders,” while Variety hailed the film as “incandescent” and praised the way it “deals with heartache and vulnerability but also shimmers with joy and genuine insight.” “Mija” will play the festival circuit throughout the spring, including runs at True/False Film Festival, Miami Film Festival and CPH: DOX.
That will be followed by a theatrical run and an awards campaign before heading to Disney Plus later this year.“We are so excited to join the Disney family,” said Castro. “We share a common belief that music can be a conduit for change, and I hope that through this music documentary, we can show unexpected, emotionally universal facets of the immigration experience.”“Mija” was produced by Tabs Breese and Yesenia Tlahuel.
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