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Academy Awards 2012

Two "Cartoon Movie" animated features nominated for the Oscars: "A Cat in Paris" and "Chico & Rita"

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Congrats to European animation for the two Academy Awards nominations! Both films were presented at Cartoon Movie.
 
"Chico & Rita" by F. Trueba, J. Mariscal & T. Errando was selected to open Cartoon Movie 2011. Participants were moved by the musical love story of this Spanish-UK production, that also won the European Film Award for best animated film.
 
Folimage's "A Cat in Paris" is directed by the creative duo Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli (designer of the Cartoon Movie 2011 poster), who were awarded the Rhône-Alpes personality of the year trophy at the event. They will be back at Cartoon Movie 2012 to present their 2nd feature project, "Phantom Boy".
Added on 25/01/2012

 

Cartoon MOVIE, 7-9 March 2012, Lyon, Rhone-Alpes

Discover the 50 projects to be pitched at Cartoon Movie 2012! Already +600 participants registered

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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.

20% of the films target a mature audience and tackle political or sensitive subjects such as: Nazism and the biopic of a box champion ("Young Perez"), the first World War ("Cafard"), child soldiers in Angola ("Another Day of Life"), a revolution in a children’s prison (“The Island for Lost Children”), Alzheimer’s disease (“Wrinkles”), and the tough life in a special care orphanage  (“It’s a Zucchini’s Life”).
 
Famous comic book author Enki Bilal will direct “Animal’Z” based on his own book. Participants will also discover the innovative film "Alpha" telling the story of Earth with no dialogue or narrator.
 
List of projects - Registration 
Added on 18/01/2012

 

Cartoon MOVIE, 7-9 March 2012, Lyon, Rhone-Alpes

Registration for Cartoon Movie 2012 is open!

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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!

Registration - Video of last year - Cartoon Games

Added on 10/12/2011

 

Cartoon CONNECTION CANADA, 5-8 December 2011, Quebec (Canada)

The power of connections: great success for Cartoon Connection Canada-Europe

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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.

Added on 09/12/2011

 

European Film Awards

"Chico & Rita" wins Best European Animated Feature award!

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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".

Added on 03/12/2011

 

Cartoon CONNECTION CANADA, 5-8 December 2011, Quebec (Canada)

Rising turnout for Cartoon Connection in Canada

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About 140 European and Canadian decision-makers in animation will meet in Quebec, Canada to explore ways of cooperating. The first edition (gathering 100 delegates) took place in Ottawa last year and led to encouraging results.
 
No less than 1000 individual business meetings will be organized for the participants, based on their selection. In addition speakers from both side will give insights into the respective markets, with particular focus on financing, legal aspects, co-productions and case studies.
 
Top echelon of Canadian producers and broadcasters take part in the event, such as Teletoon, TVO, CBC, Télé-Québec, DHX Media, Cookie Jar Ent., Guru Studios, Portfolio Ent., Sardine Productions, CarpeDiem…
 
Added on 18/11/2011

 

Cartoon CONNECTION CANADA, 5-8 December 2011, Quebec (Canada)

Strong European delegation flying to Canada for the 2nd Cartoon Connection Europe-Canada

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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

Added on 23/10/2011

 

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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)
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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).

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