The European Animation Journal

16/01/2025

In an insightful chat with , Ronan McCabe, CEO of Animation Ireland, shares the mission of Animation Ireland and discusses the strengths and challenges facing the industry.

Read the interview by Davide Abbatescianni online and on the fall issue of !

The CEO of Animation Ireland discusses the organisation’s mission to support the animation industry, highlighting its strengths and challenges.

15/01/2025

MIAM animation announces the acquisition of heartwarming preschool stop-frame animation series 𝘛𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘺 & 𝘍𝘭𝘶𝘧𝘧 (40×5’) created by children’s author Corrinne Averiss and produced bySecond Home Studios and Stitchy Feet.

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The series is joining MIAM! distribution slate of preschool programs alongside best-selling titles like 'Edmond and Lucy', 'Yeti Tales', and 'Little Malabar'.

14/01/2025

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 premiered on December 21 on CANAL+ Kids and myCanal.

Produced by Dandelooo, the series is based on the bestselling children’s novel by Jean-Claude Mourlevat, which has sold over 1.8 million copies in France and been translated into 22 languages!

Read the article by Lucas Fillon online on 🚀

Produced by the French company Dandelooo for the Canal+ group, 'The Upside Down River' is a series mixing adventure, comedy and poetry.

13/01/2025

Qvisten Animation AS animated feature film 𝘙𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 – 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘺𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘴 is on track for delivery in 2025. Currently in production, this highly anticipated project is part of Studio 100 Film's diverse and ambitious lineup for the year. Discover more at European Film Market - EFM!🍿

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Studio 100 Film adds the film to its 2025 film slate and presents the first footage to buyers at this year’s European Film Market.

13/01/2025

A new stop-motion series starring beloved Sanrio's characters My Melody and Kuromi will premiere on Netflix in July 2025—and you definitely don't want to miss their cuteness!

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A stop-motion animation series for the 50th anniversary of My Melody and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi will debut on July 2025 on Netflix.

09/01/2025

The French short film 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘞𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦, directed by Raphaël Jouzeau, produced by Balade Sauvage Productions and pre-purchased by ARTE, has been an incredible success on digital, marking one of notable phenomena of 2024.

Read the insight by Lucas Fillon on !

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Cover: Scars We Love still © Balade Sauvage Productions

Raphaël Jouzeau's short film has been a huge success on Arte's social media, which owes much to the generation born between 1997 and 2012.

20/12/2024

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Licensing Magazine (BM Srl) and The European Animation Journal team 🎉✨

This year has been full of novelties, achievements and successful projects. Thank you all!

As we approach the end of the year, we would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your support!

See you in 2025🥂❤️

Greetings by Cristina , Nepal , Beatrice , Serena , Rossella , Francesca , Sofia , Isabel

19/12/2024

🎉 Exciting news for "Maybe Elephants"!
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed that Oscar winner Torill Kove’s animated short, produced by Mikrofilm and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), has been shortlisted for the Academy Award for Animated Short Film at the 97th Oscars!

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has just announced that Oscar winner Torill Kove’s Mikrofilm/National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animated short Maybe Elephants is one of 15 films shortlisted for the Academy Award for Animated Short Film at the 97th Oscars. Maybe Elephants marks the...

18/12/2024

David Reyes - Compositeur started his journey with dreams of composing music for films, but finding formal education in this niche field was a challenge.
To gain insights into the filmmaking process, he opted to study directing. His big break came when he moved to Paris to pursue film music, where he caught the attention of a producer at a festival...

Don't miss the insightful interview by Serena Previderè on !

With a mother as a piano teacher and a sister who excelled as a pianist, music was ingrained in David Reyes’ life.

16/12/2024

🎬✨ Get ready for Festival Anima 2025! The official short film selection is here, featuring 173 extraordinary works from around the world.
With 85 international entries, 25 Belgian gems, and 63 out-of-competition films, the festival is set to showcase the best in animated cinema.

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The complete program for the 2025 edition of the festival, scheduled from February 28 to March 9, will be revealed on February 4, 2025.

13/12/2024

The Pokémon Company International and multi-award-winning independent studio Aardman have announced a special project coming to audiences in 2027.

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The collaboration will see Aardman bringing their unique style of storytelling to the Pokémon universe in brand-new adventures.

13/12/2024

Exciting news from the upcoming edition of Movie!

Cartoon Movie is a dynamic pitching event designed to foster collaboration among producers, investors, and distributors of animated feature films. Discover the highlights for the 2025 edition on .

57 projects from 16 countries have made up the selection of the co-production and pitching event for European animated feature films that will take place in Bordeaux next March.

12/12/2024

In a world where animation meets existential themes, Flow - an animated film takes us on a beautifully melancholic ride.🐈‍⬛
With its breathtaking visuals and thought-provoking narrative, this film is more than just an animated feature — it’s an exploration of life, death, and everything in between.

🖋 Read more about "Flow" in full review written by Greta Amadeo

Critically acclaimed, "Flow" garnered prestigious accolades in 2024 and is now a contender for the 2025 Golden Globes.

11/12/2024

🚀 ✨Spanish animation powerhouses Ánima Kitchent and Able&Baker have teamed up to launch Monkeys & Dinos, a new animation service studio!

🐒🦖 With a shared vision of creating premium animated content and developing original IPs, this collaboration promises to deliver fresh, global stories that will captivate audiences worldwide.

Get ready for exciting new adventures!

The two animation powerhouses are combining their expertise to create a leading animation studio dedicated to producing world-class content.

11/12/2024

🦄🌈 CAKE Entertainment extends the reach of "The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island", the 10-episode animated series aimed at kids ages 5-8!

Produced by Headspace and Lilly Singh 's production company, Unicorn Island, this heartwarming series teaches kids mindfulness techniques to help manage stress and build emotional-regulation skills. 💫

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Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a partnership with LA based mental health app, Headspace, and Unicorn Island Productions for the series.

10/12/2024

CEE Animation brings you a series of free online masterclasses. Tune in live on Facebook (or catch the replay!) to hear top regional and international experts share their insider knowledge on animation filmmaking.

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📍Next webinar
December, 11th | 1 pm - 2 pm CET
𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀
Four leading Polish animation studios share insights into their recent successes andreveal their upcoming projects, offering a glimpse into the future of Polish animation.

From producing high-quality content for young audience to using AI tools to optimize workflow, watch CEE Animation’s online masterclasses.

10/12/2024

For over 20 years, Bayard Jeunesse Productionhas been creating unforgettable animated series featuring iconic characters like Petit Ours Brun, SamSam, Tom-Tom et Nana, and Zouk.

🌟📺 Their shows are broadcast on TV and SVOD platforms in France and worldwide, offering original entertainment for all ages through a perfect blend of exploration, meaningful storytelling, and humor.

Discover the focus on on .

BJP is dedicated to the creation and production of audiovisual and video content for children and families.

10/12/2024

From filmmaker to CEO, Martin Juza’s journey is a masterclass in creativity and strategy.
At this year’s in Brussels, he shared how Krutart's unique approach has fueled the company's success.
Read the article by Kévin Giraud online on !

A glimpse into a world where European animation studios and production companies can still thrive, if they can adapt and find their own content strategy.