Sweden's Filmlance International and Pennfilm Studio are coproducing for SF Film the animation film Emil and Ida in Lönnerberga based on Astrid Lindgren's celebrated children's book characters. The feature film will be directed by animation specialist Per Åhlin (founder of Pennfilm Studio) and will be based on the books Emils' hyss nr.325 (Emil's Sticky Problem), När lilla Ida skulle göra hyss (Emil's Little Sister) and Emil med paltsmeten, illustrated by Björn Berg. Lars Blomgren (Filmlance) and Malini Ahlberg (Pennfilm) are producing. Other partners include Saltkråkan, Image Makers Mountain, SVT and Germany's ZDF. The project is scheduled for a Christmas 2013 release is supported by the Swedish Film Institute and Nordisk Film and TV Fond.