# The Passport of Mallam Ilia, Animated Movie 

Pace-setting animated movie from Africa, based on widely loved novel by legendary author

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/magic.passport.limited
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:147629
- Last updated: 2026-06-09T05:01:01Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-10T03:24:04Z

## Quick facts
- Producer is an elected member of the International Emmys community.
- All-star creative team, worked with Warner Bros, Sesame Street, Microsoft, etc
- Captivating story, large in-built fan-base, high distributor interest, Massive market potential
- Premium 25% ROI on principal for early investors before the pro rata 25% on the movie's net profit.
- Minority producer and creative team.
- Production Studio is positioned as a leading name in the emerging African animation industry.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:107036: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:107035: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Story
What is our offer?We created an epic animation movie,"THE PASSPORT OF MALLAM ILIA" based on a greatly cherished novel by legendary African author Cyprian Ekwensi. Just like "Prince of Egypt," "Lion King" or "Black Panther," this film has a unique potential for massive social impact and financial returns. OUR ASK is $500,000 to complete this film project OUR OFFER is revenue share: 125% of what you invested and a [pro-rata] 25% of potential net profit, all from the proceeds. Exciting perks are included.NETFLIX WISHES THEY GOT HERE FIRSTThe Original book is still iconic after 60 years. Millions are demanding for this production.THE LOOK AND FEEL"THE PASSPORT OF MALLAM ILIA isn't just another movie; it's a journey through love, adventure, revenge, and redemption. This film doesn't merely entertain; it reflects on the impacts of colonialism and societal norms. It doesn't point fingers but encourages us all to look inward, exploring universal human experiences like love, hate, ambition, and the quest for identity and freedom within oppressive systems."THE ASK, THE OFFERWE ARE IN PRODUCTION; A glimpseThe First Look!A feel of what is to come! 120 minutes of animatics are complete, we're officially animating. it's been years of blood, sweat and tears and we need your support to bring this story to life. OH PERKS!Less than 1000— A special Thank You from the team, digital art, and exclusive updates.$1000+ — Mentioned in streaming version of credit roll, acknowledged in project website Wall of fame, and all previously listed perks.$5000+ — A pair of premiere tickets, signed merch, mention in cinema version of credit roll, acknowledged in the studio website's wall of fame, and all previously listed perks.$10,000+ — a gift box including 4 premiere tickets, Invitation to studio and session with the film director, Invitation to private viewing, and previously listed perksRESERVED SEATS. Reserved seats start at $50,000 and come with 10 premier tickets and Brand promo options. The perks are customizable to fit investor's (or business') needs50,000+ — Associate Producer credit mention (included in IMDb), Ilia's hamper (including tusk, themed art, merch, etc) and previously listed perks 100,000+ — Co-producer credits (included in IMDb), and better versions of previously listed perks.250,000+ —Executive Producer credits, full platter, let's talk.More ScoopSince Black Panther and Woman King, Africa-inspired films along with African music saw a sharp increase in demand. Today, that demand in animation much bigger, year after year, than any other genre in feature film entertainment.LET'S TALK NUMBERSOur plan is to sell at least 4.5 million cinema tickets globally in 5 major markets, and then license to a streaming platform or to broadcasters.for a detailed deep dive, please download the "Business Case" document attached hereFor a deep dive on the numbers, please download the Business Case document attached to this page.MAGIC CARPET STUDIOS: "The Pixar of Africa?" From Lagos Nigeria, we pursued our passion—to share wholesome stories and creative moving animation art. Africa has MANY unique multidimensional stories, rich heritage of sound and art styles, yet to be explored in mainstream animation. However, the animation industry in Africa at the time only lacked talent, financial resources and local policies, especially here at home.Fast-forward to today, Magic Carpet hastrained hundreds of talent,secured partnerships and/or delivered productions for Cartoon Network, Sesame Street, Microsoft, MasterCard, etc—producing hundreds of hours of globally enjoyed animated contentwon many awards, and have recently been invited to help in the formation of government policies for animationbecome a hub of global animation outsourcing and a center of community for Animation AfricaWe are not just creating films, we are building an industry, bringing hope to a continent and uniting global communities.

## FAQ
1. **One to follow.**
   - Thanks C Prescott! If you'll like to jump on a call with us to learn more, we're more than happy to do so! here: https://calendly.com/meetwillie/champion Let's know if another time works best for you!
2. **This investment opportunity is amazing and im thankful it’s available to the public ! With a high investment goal amount in place , will this campaign close early if that number cant be reached ? Or will it stay open until it can get as close as possible to the 500K ? I look f...**
   - Thank you Greg! We are glad to be crowdfunding too! The only thing that might be affected by how much we raise and how fast we raise it is the production timeline, and thus when your ROI matures. Production is already in progress and without fail WE WILL COMPLETE THE FILM. All that said, we hope to try and get as close to our goal as possible in the next 3 months and we can decide whether or not to close pre-500k goal. 500k is what's needed. Beyond funding, our main aim of coming on the platf...
3. **A few questions When is the anticipated year of the film. Will there be any possible sequels/other projects Will this film be globally distributed. What's the Plan if the funding goal isn't met**
   - Great questions Avon! We are already mid-production; We project a Q4 2025 release. We are already thinking of a sequel if this one does as well as we project. Yes! We have a couple of of other projects and IPs on the pipeline, we cant wait! We are testing out crowdfunding with this project, to connect with and gather friends like you who believe in what we do. If it works, then we have a long exciting ride a head of us. Yes this will be a global distribution and distributors are already knock...
4. **Hello and welcome! I'm excited to be a part of your journey as an investor. I'm eager to learn more about your vision and progress, but please keep in mind that my schedule is quite busy. If you'd like to share updates or discuss anything, please feel free to reach out to me v...**
   - Hello Mike Clara, This is amazing. Our fundraiser point person, Willie, will reach out to you today. We will send you our deck and also a calendar link. I know you are busy but if you have a spare 15-30 minutes we will like to give you a private demo!
5. **Why set the minimum investment amount at 500 ? Also I was looking at your YouTube channel and some other videos. It seems you started this project 5 years ago? Is that correct? It looks like the film has been completed. And you are now in post production. Is that correct? So w...**
   - Hi Benjamin, great questions! Thanks a lot for checking us out beyond Wefunder! 1.) MINIMUM INVESTMENT: Initially, the minimum investment was set at $100. However, after initiating paid marketing on a lean budget, we increased it to $500 to optimize our cost per acquisition (CPA) of investors. 2.) TIMELINE: 5 years ago was when we officially made the plan public and released a proof of concept (teaser) video on YouTube. Then we set off for deeper research, scripting, and etc. 3.) STATUS: It's...

## Team
- Ferdinand Ladi Adimefe (CEO and Executive Producer)
- Chekwube Okonkwo (Lead art director)
- Sylvia Essessien (Legal and Investors relations)
- Francis Nebot (Distribution Rep, Europe)

## Recent posts
- Almost at the first milestone (2024-05-21T12:07:56Z)
- Nearing Milestones and welcoming New Investors (2024-05-17T13:57:54Z)
- Join the Magic (2024-05-16T11:01:02Z)
- INSIDE SCOOP (in more ways than one) (2024-03-26T01:26:16Z)
- Our Journey, the growth (2024-03-08T13:41:58Z)
- We're clear on Legal paperwork; $500k raise is now underway. Let's go! (2024-03-02T23:40:47Z)
- We are Here!!! (2024-03-01T12:30:13Z)

## Q&A
- Q: i would like to ask if i invest will the ROI be in perpetuity?.
  - A: Thank you for your question. The ROI is not in perpetuity, it's structured to run for a period of seven (7) years. During this time, returns will be distributed in accordance with the terms of the investment agreement.
- Q: A few questions When is the anticipated year of the film. Will there be any possible sequels/other projects Will this film be globally distributed. What's the Plan if the funding goal isn't met
  - A: Great questions Avon! We are already mid-production; We project a Q4 2025 release. We are already thinking of a sequel if this one does as well as we project. Yes! We have a couple of of other projects and IPs on the pipeline, we cant wait! We are testing out crowdfunding with this project, to connect with and gather friends like you who believe in what we do. If it works, then we have a long exciting ride a head of us. Yes this will be a global distribution and distributors are already knocking. Production is ongoing right now and WE WILL COMPLETE THE FILM without fail. Delay in, or failure to reach our funding goal here might move our release date farther down but there are other ways to get this done and we will. Ideally, we'd love to do it through the help of a community of people like you, not a few entities
- Q: Ask a African born and based in the US. I'll be investing very soon and truly want to support African based projects. I want to know if the film will be available to watch in my location upon the completion of the film?
- Q: Hello and welcome! I'm excited to be a part of your journey as an investor. I'm eager to learn more about your vision and progress, but please keep in mind that my schedule is quite busy. If you'd like to share updates or discuss anything, please feel free to reach out to me via email at [mikecaro336@gmail.com]. I'll do my best to respond promptly. Looking forward to hearing from you and watching your success unfold!
  - A: Hello Mike Clara, This is amazing. Our fundraiser point person, Willie, will reach out to you today. We will send you our deck and also a calendar link. I know you are busy but if you have a spare 15-30 minutes we will like to give you a private demo!
- Q: This investment opportunity is amazing and im thankful it’s available to the public ! With a high investment goal amount in place , will this campaign close early if that number cant be reached ? Or will it stay open until it can get as close as possible to the 500K ? I look forward to see this campaign grow and truly take off and as a investor and supporter of African led investments im excited
  - A: Thank you Greg! We are glad to be crowdfunding too! The only thing that might be affected by how much we raise and how fast we raise it is the production timeline, and thus when your ROI matures. Production is already in progress and without fail WE WILL COMPLETE THE FILM. All that said, we hope to try and get as close to our goal as possible in the next 3 months and we can decide whether or not to close pre-500k goal. 500k is what's needed. Beyond funding, our main aim of coming on the platform is to connect with great enthusiasts and investors around the world like you, who will become a part of our journey. It's more than film making, it's building something from Africa that potential for far-reaching multifaceted positive impact on a global stage. We want to connect with all who feel out heartbeat. Join our journey. ,
- Q: One to follow.
  - A: Thanks C Prescott! If you'll like to jump on a call with us to learn more, we're more than happy to do so! here: https://calendly.com/meetwillie/champion Let's know if another time works best for you!
- Q: Investors perks - “Your name listed in the credits of the streaming version of POMI. “ I don’t understand the streaming version part. That doesn’t make sense to me. So if it’s shown online your name will be there. But if it’s shown in a movie theater , your name will not be in the credits? I am confused by that. Does not make any sense to me.
  - A: Again, great question! Currently we are thinking of keeping the credits the same across cinema and streaming. We will add Merch as an extra perk for investors at $5000+ The value though, is that people will more often sit through the credit roll in cinemas (perhaps waiting for after-credit scenes) than they would if they were watching the film on Netflix or other streaming platform. So their names are seen by more eyeballs. Slightly better experience, arguably.
- Q: Why set the minimum investment amount at 500 ? Also I was looking at your YouTube channel and some other videos. It seems you started this project 5 years ago? Is that correct? It looks like the film has been completed. And you are now in post production. Is that correct? So with production and post production. So can you give an estimate on what the total cost of the film might be. It looks like your main target is nations in Africa. But you hope for global distribution. Is that correct? It looks like you will use text, subtitles for English translation. Is that correct ? You could probably do voice translation very cheap with AI .
  - A: Hi Benjamin, great questions! Thanks a lot for checking us out beyond Wefunder! 1.) MINIMUM INVESTMENT: Initially, the minimum investment was set at $100. However, after initiating paid marketing on a lean budget, we increased it to $500 to optimize our cost per acquisition (CPA) of investors. 2.) TIMELINE: 5 years ago was when we officially made the plan public and released a proof of concept (teaser) video on YouTube. Then we set off for deeper research, scripting, and etc. 3.) STATUS: It's not completed; we are mid-production at the moment. With funding we hope to get this done within 12 months. 4.) FUNDING: Production cap is at $2 million. This $500,000 completion round is to help accelerate production and post production. Before now the project has been mostly self-funded by the studio from our profits, and some early partners. 5.) LANGUAGE & DISTRIBUTION: the film is scripted in English with few quotes in African or Middle Eastern Languages which will be subtitled. We plan to offer subtitles in French and other languages for non-English speaking markets, covered by our potential distributors. We currently have 5 global distributors who have already officially registered their waiting for the production. So, it's a big hot deal! ABOUT AI: There are 2 considerations Licensing: Using AI in creative work can complicate monetization due to licensing issues, often leading streaming platforms to prefer content without AI involvement. Cultural Translation: Essence is lost, at times, while translating verbatim. AI might struggle with translating the nuances of language and culture, which could dilute the essence of the film/part of the film. A person with deep cultural understanding is essential to accurately convey the intended emotions and idioms,etc. Your questions are quite diligent, I'd love to answer any follow-ups you might have. If you would like a detail breakdown over a virtual meeting, we will happily do that too!