Bavaria Film International (BFI) has concluded a number ofsales for the German 2004 blockbuster Dreamship Surprise - Period 1 after its market premiere at MIFED.

While Pony Canyon secured all rights for Japan, Believen picked up the sci-fi spoof forRussia, Intwest for Ukraine, Discovery for ex-Yugoslvaia and Best Hollywood forHungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In addition, Pris-video acquired allrights for Portugal.

BFI expects to close further deals at the forthcoming AFMmarket and reports 'interest' in the film from distributors inFrance, Spain, Italy, UK and the USA.