Cartoon Forum pitching je i koprodukcijsko događanje namijenjeno animiranim TV projektima, na kojem će tijekom tri dana producenti imati priliku predstaviti svoj projekt pred 1.000 emitera, investitora i drugih potencijalnih partnera iz 40 zemalja.
Cartoon Forum jedinstveno je događanje koje naglasak stavlja na pitching sesije unaprijed odabranih TV projekata, tijekom kojih producenti animacije mogu pronaći međunarodne partnere i unaprijediti svoje financijske aranžmane. Forum sudionicima omogućuje finaliziranje koprodukcija, dogovore o kupnji unaprijed, pregovore o ugovorima o distribuciji, raspravu o opcijama za svaku vrstu prava te licenciranje sekundarnih prava. Osim toga, Cartoon Forum dinamizirao je europsku animaciju stvaranjem prave mreže prekogranične suradnje i vraćanjem povjerenja u odnos između producenata i emitera.
Ključni element Cartoon Foruma upravo su pitching sesije; svaki se projekt prezentira u 30 minuta pred svim okupljenim potencijalnim partnerima, a osim sesija, događanje sudionicima nudi i niz prilika za umrežavanje.
Prije jutarnjih i poslijepodnevnih sesija bit će prikazani traileri projekata o kojima će se raspravljati toga dana, a koji će predstaviti bit projekata i pomoći privući što više ljudi na same sesije. Svaki će pitch trajati 20 minuta (uz 5 minuta na početku i na kraju prezentacije, dakle ukupno 30 minuta), a producent tijekom njega predstavlja sve aspekte svojega projekta, uključujući koncept, grafiku, likove, raspored produkcije, dostignutu fazu u financijskim aranžmanima, shemu profitabilnosti te ono što očekuje od publike.
Na lokaciji će biti postavljen i poseban prostor ispred svakog studija kako bi producenti mogli pristupiti zainteresiranim osobama bez odgađanja sljedeće prezentacije. Cilj je pitching sesija započeti pregovore između producenta projekta, televizijskih kanala i ostalih financijskih partnera kako bi se što prije zaključio financijski okvir projekta.
Osim toga, producentima će na raspolaganju biti i pomoć iskusnoga i neutralnog savjetnika za animaciju koji će ih savjetovati u pripremi pitching prezentacija. Navedeni će savjetnik također biti prisutan i tijekom same sesije kako bi predstavio producente i djelovao kao moderator.
Cartoon Forum 2026 održat će se u Toulouseu (jugozapadna Francuska), u regiji Occitanie, od 14. do 17. rujna 2026. godine.
Prijave su otvorene za europske producente (neovisne produkcijske kuće) s animiranim projektom minimalnoga trajanja od 24 minute. Projekt može biti serija namijenjena televiziji (i streaming platformama) ili TV specijal, pri čemu se prihvaćaju sve tehnike animacije (minimalno 50 % animacije). Projekt bi trebao biti u razvoju, tj. izvan faze koncepta, dovoljno uglađen i razvijen, te još ne bi trebao imati prikupljena sva financijska sredstva. Svaki projekt mora biti popraćen pisanom izjavom o interesu emitera, odnosno streamera, koja potvrđuje njihov interes za projekt.
Prijave se odvijaju putem web-stranice My Cartoon, gdje je potrebno kreirati korisnički račun i priložiti sve tražene informacije i materijale, kao što su sinopsis, pismo motivacije, tzv. Project File te slike.
Više informacija o Cartoon Forumu moguće je pronaći putem poveznice.
Program je podržan u okviru Kreativne Europe MEDIA.
Cartoon Forum is a pitching and co-production event for animated TV projects, where, over three days, producers have the opportunity to pitch their project to 1,000 broadcasters, investors and other potential partners from 40 countries.
Cartoon Forum is a unique event focusing on the pitching sessions of pre-selected TV projects, where animation producers can find cross-border partners and accelerate their financial arrangements. It allows co-productions to be finalised, pre-buys to be agreed, distribution agreements to be negotiated, options to be discussed on every type of right, and secondary rights to be licensed. In addition, Cartoon Forum has energised European animation by creating a genuine network of cross-border cooperation and by restoring confidence in the relationship between producers and broadcasters.
The pitching sessions are the core element of Cartoon Forum: each project is presented in 30 minutes to all potential partners. Around the sessions, Cartoon Forum also creates excellent opportunities for networking.
Before the morning and afternoon sessions, the trailers of the projects to be discussed that day will be shown on a giant screen to all participants. These screenings convey the essence of the projects and help attract as many people as possible to the pitching sessions. Each pitch lasts 20 minutes, with an additional 5 minutes at the beginning and at the end of the presentation (30 minutes in total). The producer presents all aspects of their project, including the concept, graphics, characters, production schedule, stage reached in the financial arrangements, profitability scheme, and what they expect from the audience.
In addition, a dedicated area will be set up just outside each studio so that producers can follow up with interested parties without delaying the next presentation. The aim of the pitching sessions is to initiate negotiations between the project's producer, television channels and other financial partners in order to finalise the project's financial package as quickly as possible.
Moreover, an experienced and neutral animation consultant will help producers prepare their presentations in advance. The chairperson will also be present during the pitching session to introduce the producers and act as moderator.
Cartoon Forum 2026 will take place in Toulouse, in the Occitanie region of southwestern France, from 14 to 17 September 2026.
Applications are open to European producers (independent production companies) with an animation project of a minimum running time of 24 minutes. The project may be a series intended for television (and streaming platforms) or a TV special. All animation techniques are accepted, provided the project consists of at least 50 % animation. The project should be "in development" — that is, beyond the concept stage, sufficiently polished and developed, and should not yet have all of its financing in place. Each project must be accompanied by a written statement of interest from a broadcaster or streamer confirming their interest in the project.
Applications are submitted through the My Cartoon website, where applicants must create an account and upload all the requested information and materials, including the synopsis, letter of interest, project file and images.
More information about Cartoon Forum can be found here.
Cartoon is supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA.
