Olivia

Olivia is a six year old dynamo who believes she can do anything and sees every day as an opportunity to try new things.

The character of Olivia the pig and her toy inside a room filled with objects, sitting together at a desk or table.
Olivia

Olivia is an animated television series that invites young children into the life of an adventurous, imaginative and lovable 6 ¾ year old girl, Olivia. 

In Olivia's world, everyday life is infused with dazzling make-believe. Like all young children, who blend reality with their own fantasy world, Olivia's real world happenings and fantasies are intrinsically intertwined. 

Although the adventures Olivia takes in her imagination are larger than life, the challenges in her day-to-day life are the same as any other child. Olivia's unique ways of dealing with these challenges provide moments of fun, education and, of course, a little drama. Olivia's close relationships with her Mother, Father, little brother Ian and baby William are at the heart of the show and her life. Olivia takes her position as the eldest child in the family very seriously.

The 3d animated series is based on the award-winning, best-selling books written and illustrated by Ian Falconer.

The series was commissioned by Nickelodeon with Brown Bag’s Cathal Gaffney executive producing along with Chorion’s Diana Manson and Kurt Mueller. Olivia was produced for Chorion and premiered on Nick Jr in 2008. 

Olivia and other characters looking at paintings in an art gallery or museum.
Scene outside a house with Olivia and another character; Olivia is pulling a red wagon.
Scene outside a house where Olivia greets a mailman character.
Outdoor scene with Olivia and another character carrying a trunk surrounded by trees and greenery.
Olivia in her bed with her mother reading her a book.
Stage performance scene with Olivia and two other characters dressed up and performing an opera or musical act.
Desert scene with Olivia wearing sunglasses and looking through binoculars.
Olivia and another character standing side by side in similar outfits, engaged in conversation.
Olivia and another character standing in a hallway; Olivia is pointing at something on the wall.
“It was a fantastic challenge to bring such a beautiful series of books to the screen.”—Darragh O’Connell

Based on the award-winning books written and illustrated by Ian Falconer which sold over six million copies worldwide in 20 languages, Olivia is composed of 52 x 11 minute episodes which aired on over 20 leading broadcasters around the world in 2009.

“It was a fantastic challenge to bring such a beautiful series of books to the screen. Olivia is such a great character and I think we managed to keep her personality true to that wonderfully, sassy little girl.”—Darragh O’Connell 

Credits

Directed by: Darragh O'Connell
Produced by: Gillian Higgins, Karen Ialacci
Executive Producers:  Diana Manson, Kurt Mueller
Art Direction: David McCamley
 

Music by: Darren Hendley
Duration: 52 x 11min
Year of Production: 2007