Icon Creative Studio to Adapt Isabel Allende’s ‘Dos Palabras’

Icon Creative Studio, Canada's largest independently owned CG animation studio,  has announced that it will produce, in partnership with L.A. based Animation creative executive Pilar Flynn and writer Rafael Agustín, an animated short film adaptation of the acclaimed story Dos Palabras from Isabel Allende. This marks the first time that the Chilean novelist has granted screen rights to any of her work. Dos Palabras is the most requested of all her short stories. Allende is one of the most widely read Spanish-language authors in the world, and serves as an executive producer on the short.

The story follows Belisa Crepusculario, a woman who sells words so potent they even influence a powerful man's quest for the presidency. Steeped in mystery and magical realism, the tale explores a timeless choice that confronts us all - whether to use words to inspire connection…or to unravel it.

“I am thrilled to soon see one of my oldest short stories adapted by an incredible team. It’s a story about the power of words, and I can’t wait to see it brought to life” said Isabel Allende.

Pilar Flynn, two-time Emmy nominee and Peabody nominee for Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosuar, will direct and serve as executive producer and co-writer.

"Being a native of Chile and Ecuador with over two decades of experience in the animation industry, directing and writing this film is a dream realised. I am excited for the opportunity to weave my heritage and artistic expression together to bring Isabel’s vivid magical realism to life,” said Flynn.

Co-writing and executive producing is Rafael Agustín, a writer on the award winning Jane The Virgin and author of the bestselling Illegally Yours. 

“I’m thrilled that Isabel has entrusted Pilar and me with this story" Agustin added."In keeping with her unwavering celebration of women around the world through her writing and philanthropy, it’s fitting to see Isabel join us on this animated project to uplift Pilar’s directorial debut. We’re sincerely honoured and excited to introduce her work to a new generation of audiences.”

Rafael Chaidez, two-time Emmy and Annie Award-winning veteran of the Kung Fu Panda series, Puss In Boots and Marvel's Moon Girls and Devil Dinosaur, will serve as producer.

Shea Wageman, CEO and president of Icon Creative Studio and Vice President Carson Loveday will serve as Executives and Producers. Additionally, Damián Perea, founder of Animayo Film Festival, will serve as an Executive Producer.

"We are honoured to be invited to work with Writer-Director Pilar Flynn, Writer-Producer Rafael Agustin, and Producer Rafael Chaidez to bring Isabel Allende's extraordinary tale to the screen for the first time," said Wageman. "This story carries profound relevance for our times. It's about the transformative power of words, the triumph of the human spirit, and choosing inspiration. With our world-class team of artists and this exceptional creative leadership, we're creating something truly special that honours both the story's Latin American roots and its universal themes."

Flynn added, “I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Shea and Carson and their remarkably talented, high-calibre team on previous projects. I’m thrilled to come together again  for a project of such meaning.”

 

Pilar Flynn  Courtesy of Pilar Flynn

Rafael Agustin, courtesy of Rafael Agustin

Isabel Allende, courtesy of Lori Barra.