Spain’s Weird Market Unveils 19 Project Presentations For Onsite Edition
Angolan war feature “Nayola” and dark gourmet drama “Paradise Buffet” are among the projects.
#Pitching
Cartoon Forum: 5 Promising European Series That Will Be Pitched
Europe’s most important pitching platform for animated series returns on September 20–23. Here’s some projects to look out for.
BBC Ignite Program Is Looking For New Animation Talent
The goal of Ignite is to “find the U.K.’s next animation hit.”
First Look: Castaways Flee Giant Wave In VR Work ‘Ascenders’
The only virtual reality project presented as a work in progress at Annecy was an atmospheric multiplayer experience.
Cartoon Forum Announces Onsite Edition, Lineup Of 84 Projects
The organizers plan to hold the event in its usual home of Toulouse, France on September 20–23.
Annecy Pitches: The Future Of Chilean Animation
A look at Chilean feature and series pitches at Annecy.
Three Promising Feature Pitches We Saw At CEE Animation Forum
The hazards of social media, love for an IT technician, the solitude of Antarctica: these animated features offer something different than the usual.
CEE Animation Forum Selects 42 Projects In Record Year For Submissions
The pitching event is a key platform for Central and Eastern European animation in particular.
How To Pitch Virtually During A Pandemic: Creators And Producers Share Tips
The teams behind three projects pitched at Annecy’s MIFA market tell us what was gained — and lost — in the shift to virtual pitching.
Pixelatl’s Ideatoon Bootcamp Is Taking Place Right Now In Mexico
Twenty-four Latin American projects are participating in the program this year.
Selling Your First Animated Series: ‘Wishfart’ Co-Creator John Hazlett Explains How They Did It
“Some people told us to never pitch directly to the network; other people told us that we should never pitch without artwork. So we pitched it directly to Teletoon without artwork.”
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Pixelatl Festival’s Ideatoon Is Open To Latin American Creators
Ideatoon is open to individuals and studios that are developing episodic series or animated features.
Tips For Developing Creative Concepts: Hanazuki’s Journey From Concept Store To Hasbro
Hanazuki started out as a personal idea before becoming an international character brand.
How To Pitch And Sell An Animated Series (Earning Bonus Points): Part 4
The concluding part of Cartoon Brew’s series on how to pitch animation projects.
‘Garbage Boy and Trash Can’ Wins Cartoon Network Africa’s Creative Lab Competition
The Nigerian project was selected from over 250 projects submitted by African creators.
How To Pitch And Sell An Animated Series (Building Trust): Part 3
In part 3 of our exclusive series about how to pitch and sell an animated series, we offer tips for building trust with your audience.
Comedy Central Launches Animated Shorts Program
Comedy Central is borrowing from the playbook of its corporate sister Nickelodeon and launching an animated shorts program.
3D Wire Selects 106 Projects Representing The Future Of Spanish Animation And Video Games
3D Wire is a one-stop event that offers an excellent overview of how Spain’s and Portugal’s animation industries are evolving.
Cartoon Network LatAm And Pixelatl Teamed Up For Girl Power: Pitch Me the Future
“I would like to hear about a [Mexican] girl making a big series, a big show on Disney or on Cartoon Network. I want to feel like it’s awesome to be a girl and be a girl creator.”
Mexico’s Ideatoon Is The Animation Pitch Competition Where Everyone’s A Winner
We spoke to some of the creators participating in Pixelatl’s Ideatoon pitching competition this week.
How To Pitch And Sell An Animated Series: Part 2 (Being Clear)
In part 2 of our exclusive series about how to pitch and sell an animated series, we offer tips for communicating ideas clearly.
A Look At 14 Visually Striking Projects That Will Be Presented At Cartoon Forum
The 29th edition of Cartoon Forum, the renowned European co-production platform for animated television and new media projects, starts next Monday, September 10, in Toulouse, France.
How To Pitch And Sell An Animated Series: Part 1 (Setting Up)
Practical advice for creating and delivering a killer animation pitch.
Animarkt Stop Motion Forum Will Take Place In October
Applications are now open for the event’s free three-day intensive workshops with industry pros.
Cartoon Network Africa Seeks Pitches From African Creators
Cartoon Network is looking for new talent – in Africa.
11 Animation Projects Chosen As Finalists For 2018 Ideatoon Summit In Mexico
Ideatoon is a truly unique program that is training Mexico’s new generation of animation creators.
Call For Entries: Ideatoon Seeks Latin American Animation Projects For 2018 Edition
Latin American creators: This is a great opportunity to take your projects to the next level.
Annecy Issues Call For Entries For Its Mifa Pitches Showcase
This is a unique opportunity to pitch your animation project at a world-class industry event.
Call For Entries: Ideatoon Seeks Animated Projects From Latin America
The Ideatoon pitching program is open to ALL Latin American countries this year.
Call For Pitches: Present Your Animation Project At Annecy 2017
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to pitch your animation project at the world’s biggest animation event.
Lauren Faust: Pitching TV Shows For Girls is “Like Banging My Head Against the Wall”
Sony Animation has posted this nicely produced nine-minute profile of Lauren Faust, who is developing their “Medusa” feature.
Why Nick’s Pitch Program Doesn’t Work
Why Nickelodon’s public pitching spectacles are a disservice to the network and to the artists who work there.
The Best Thing You’ll Ever Read About Pitching Animation Ideas
Mark Mayerson, a TV show creator, animator, and teacher, has written what may be the single best thing I’ve ever read about the contemporary animation pitching process.
Gabe Swarr Turns “Life in the Analog Age” Into A Weekly Online Series
Earlier this week, Gabe Swarr relaunched “Life in the Analog Age” as a weekly animated series online, with the goal of new episodes every week.
Web Roundup: Art Babbitt, Organized Animation Tips and Creating a TV Show
Jake Friedman emailed yesterday to tell me about BabbittBlog.com, a site dedicated to all things Art Babbitt. Jake has been researching a …
