We are thrilled to reveal the line-up of the projects to be pitched at Cartoon Forum 2025, featuring 75 animated TV series and TV specials. France leads the selection with 30 projects, followed by 11 from the CEE countries (Poland (3), Czechia and Serbia (2), Armenia, Bosnia, Bulgaria and Latvia each contributing with 1 project), Ireland (7), Belgium and Spain (6), Germany and Italy (3), Greece and Netherlands (2). Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Portugal and Sweden each presenting 1 project.
NOTE FROM THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
In the interest of greater transparency, the members of the external Selection Committee shared a few key considerations that guided this year's selection process. Given a high amount of submissions, the Committee made the decision to prioritise the emergence of new IPs. This decision reflects a strong commitment to supporting original creations, especially given the current economic challenges facing the industry.
A notable increase in pre-school project submissions also influenced the final selection, affecting the overall balance across different target audiences. The Committee deeply appreciated the creativity and dedication of all applicants and looks forward to contributing to the continued vibrancy of the European creative sector.
A few more facts and figures
- 27 countries in total: 20 MEDIA countries as main producer + Luxembourg and 6 non-MEDIA countries as co-producers (Brazil, Canada, Chile, Japan, UK & Switzerland).
- 43% of the selection are already in co-production, 78% with a MEDIA country and 22% with a non-MEDIA country.
- "Atomic" produced by Studio Zmei (BG) has been previously pitched at Cartoon Springboard in 2024.
- 2 projects are produced in the Occitanie Region: "The Zzli Brothers" (produced by Xbo films) & "Welcome to Happycracy" (produced by Manégann films and co-produced with Xbo films).
