Two "Cartoon Movie" animated features nominated for the Oscars: "A Cat in Paris" and "Chico & Rita"
Discover the 50 projects to be pitched at Cartoon Movie 2012! Already +600 participants registered
Almost 40% of the animated feature projects selected for the 14th Cartoon Movie will be in stereoscopic 3D, a strong tendency that has doubled since last year.
Registration for Cartoon Movie 2012 is open!
Time to register for the annual rendez-vous around animated feature films!
Around 700 animation professionals from 30 countries, 50 animated feature projects to be pitched, dinners and party... Don't miss Cartoon Movie 2012!
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The power of connections: great success for Cartoon Connection Canada-Europe
The city of Quebec welcomed about 150 animation professionals from 14 countries last week for the second edition of Cartoon Connection Canada-Europe. This event aimed to relaunch coproductions between Canada and Europe for animated series and feature films.
The warm atmosphere, insightful keynotes from more than 30 speakers and well-organised business "speed datings" have contributed to the efficiency of the event, highly appreciated by all the participants.
Several co-production deals should be signed as a consequence.
The next edition will take place in Quebec in 2012.
"Chico & Rita" wins Best European Animated Feature award!
Spanish/UK film "Chico & Rita" by Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal and Tono Errando took the prize for the best animated film at the 24th edition of the European Film Awards last Saturday 3 December in Berlin.
The directors thanked legendary Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes, 91 years old, who was the main inspiration for this epic love story set in Havana and New York at the end of 1940s.
The other nominees were "A Cat in Paris" and "The Rabbi's Cat".
Rising turnout for Cartoon Connection in Canada
Strong European delegation flying to Canada for the 2nd Cartoon Connection Europe-Canada
60 European animation broadcasters and producers will gather in Canada (5-8 Dec) to meet potential partners from all over Canada.
CANAL+, France Télévisions, CBeebies, Rai, Lagardère, Caligari Films, M6, ZDF, UFA Cinema, Les Armateurs, Timoon, Neptuno, Gruppo Alcuni are some of the participants who will create new links with the Canadian animation industry.
The objective is to encourage co-production in a relaxed environment.
Registration - List of participants - Programme
Next CARTOON MOVIE highlights
Cartoon Movie: 185 feature films financed since 1999
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- Annie nominations Four European animated features are nominated for the 39th Annie Awards: "A Cat in Paris", "Arthur Christmas", "Chico & Rita" and "Wrinkles". In addition, Cartoon d'Or finalist "Paths of Hate" is nominated in the best short film category. (Dec '11)
- Tribute to the father of "Inspecteur Gadget" Heartfelt tribute to Bruno Bianchi, father of French hit series "Inspecteur Gadget", who has just taken his last gadget out of his hat. His talent and kindness won't be forgotten. RIP dear Bruno! (Dec '11)
- TV award Vivement Lundi! was awarded the prize of the French TV producer 2011 in the animation category at the 18th awards organised by PROCIREP. (Dec '11)
- European success in South Korea Belgian animation film "Sammy's Adventures" (nWave) made over 600 000 admissions in South Korea, while US major companies made between 1 and 2 million admissions for their latest animated features. Well done! (May '11)
- Spain At the start of April, Catalan Films & TV welcomed its new director, Àlex Navarro, who previously headed the European Union's Media Programme in Catalonia. (Apr '11)
- César winners "The Illusionist" won the César for Best animated film, while "Logorama", also nominated in this category, won the Best short film award. (Feb '11)
- Goya "Chico & Rita", Cartoon Movie's opening film, won the Goya award for Best Animated Feature Film at Spain's national film awards. (Feb '11)
- Oscars 2011 French films The Illusionist by Sylvain Chomet and Madagascar by Bastien Dubois (Cartoon d'Or finalist) are nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short (respectively). (Jan '11)
About CARTOON
The European Association of Animation Film
CARTOON is an international non-profit association based in Brussels.
Our goal is to promote and support the European animation industry and for more than 20 years, we have received financial support from the EU MEDIA Programme.
We organise 4 types of events for animation professionals: co-production forums for TV series (Cartoon Forum) and for feature films (Cartoon Movie), training seminars (Cartoon Masters), and meetings for EU and non-EU cooperation (Cartoon Connection).
CARTOON is supported by:
European Training Network
ETNA is a European training network for animation academics and students.
Initiated by CARTOON with the support of the MEDIA programme, it comprises 26 of the most prestigious animation schools and universities in Europe. Have a look!