Sarangu – A Maltese Folktale is a graphic novel by Fabrizio Ellul and currently being developed by Filfla Studio.
Released expected for 2022.
The graphic novel set in 1813 Malta during an outbreak of the Bubonic plague – which left a death toll of around 4,500 people – take inspiration from Maltese folk, landscape and historical environment.
The project aims to adapt Maltese folk to popular culture. The content will then be adapted into a virtual workshop on the development of world building and visual narratives.
Funding
This project is supported by Arts Council Malta
80% of the projected funds have been secured.
Research and development
The Sarangu’s World
The Sarangu’s World is a research project supported by Arts Council Malta to explore further the world of Filfla by focusing on the mysterious creature in the animation – The Sarangu (the sack man).
An e-publication is also available.
The Visual narrative
A follow-up to the Sarangu’s World which focuses more on the visual narrative including the story arc, character development and design as well as layout design.
An e-publication is also available.
