MDJM's MD Local Global Partners With H5 Studio To Develop Animated Short, Expanding Global Cultural IP

MD Local Global Ltd. ("MDLG" or the "Company"), the UK-based wholly owned subsidiary of MDJM LTD (NASDAQ:UOKA), is delighted to announce that on November 20, 2025, MDLG entered into a Development and Co-Production Deal Memo for An Animated Short Film with H5 S.A.R.L.("H5"), one of France's most influential, Academy Award-winning animation and creative studios. This partnership marks a significant milestone in its global cultural expansion, advancing its capabilities in cultural IP development, original animation production, and cross-cultural artistic collaboration.

The agreement reinforces MDLG's long-term strategy to unite Eastern philosophical storytelling with international artistic innovation, while cultivating a new generation of cultural and animation IP with global resonance.

MDLG is accelerating the construction of a comprehensive cultural IP ecosystem, built on four pillars:

1. Cultural IP Ownership & Original IP Development

• Creating original IP rooted in Eastern culture, aesthetics, and philosophy.
• Building cross-cultural storytelling with global appeal.

2. International Cultural IP Licensing & Collaboration

• Introducing and collaborating with internationally recognized cultural IPs.
• Expanding cross-border creative and cultural partnerships to achieve mutual enrichment of cultural resources and artistic expression.

3. Cultural Experience Operations at Fernie Castle

• Utilizing Fernie Castle and its adjacent Oriental Garden in Scotland as the core operational platform to establish an immersive Animation Art Museum, inspired by the aesthetic and experiential philosophy of Japan's Ghibli Museum.

4. Cultural IP Commercialization

• Producing animated shorts and feature films.
• Securing international distribution & streaming partnerships.
• Generating box office and exhibition revenues.
• Developing merchandise and derivative products.
• Licensing globally and expanding brand cooperation.

The collaboration with H5 further strengthens MDLG's foundation in the international cultural landscape, bringing world-class creative talent into MDLG's growing network.

H5 is one of France's most respected creative studios, celebrated for its influential contributions across animation, graphic design, music videos, advertising, and contemporary art. Its creative universe is known for its bold experimentation, media literacy, and distinct visual vocabulary, making it a unique partner in projects that merge artistic expression with cultural meaning. With over 30 years of creative innovation, H5 has shaped the visual identity of France's "French Touch" movement and achieved global recognition with its Academy Award–winning animated short film Logorama (2010). In addition, H5 is known for award-winning works such as Logorama (Academy Award and César Award winner), My Generation (Jury Distinction for Social Significance at Annecy Film Festival), Money Time, and other influential audiovisual and cultural projects.