This year, the Animated UK Meets Europe initiative returns to Cartoon Forum in Toulouse (September 15-18) with three promising animated series selected by the BBC and S4C, to be pitched during a special session. These projects are currently seeking European co-production and distribution partners. The curated event aims to spotlight inspiring talent and foster new creative European collaborations.
To further emphasize the strength of cross-border partnerships, a Cartoon Talk, entitled “Funding The Future: Unlocking the Power of Co-Productions in Animation,” will illustrate the importance of PSB leadership and focus on case studies to highlight successful collaborations. Moderated by Vanessa Chapman, the session will feature prominent European broadcasters and buyers.
A matchmaking session to introduce prospective partners to the U.K. delegation will be organized on Thursday, September 18 during Cartoon Forum.
The selected projects are:
Amelia Fang
2D animation | 52 x 11’ | Children (6-9)
Produced by CAKE Entertainment (U.K.) & DCM (Germany)
Synopsis: Set in an unusual world full of eccentric characters, the series follows the wonderfully funny adventures of a young vampire with a big heart, Amelia Fang, and her diverse gang of friends. Here, there are always wrongs that need righting, mysteries that need solving and creatures who need rescuing — but whatever the adventure, Amelia and her pals always manage to save the day in their own uniquely quirky way! Based on the books written and illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson.
Let’s Play in Tiger Bay
3D & 2D animation | 52 x 7′ | Preschool (2-4)
Produced by Hoho Entertainment & Bumpybox (U.K.)
Synopsis: Aimed at young preschoolers, Let’s Play in Tiger Bay features a diverse group of friends who love to play. The series is set in Tiger Bay, Europe’s largest waterfront development and a visually exciting backdrop for the series. Tiger Bay is a place of rich cultural heritage where diversity is celebrated, and its broad socio-economic mix is reflected in the homes of the children. Every episode is a different playdate and each playdate location has a different feel depending on whose house the children are at. Based on the Toddler Time books illustrated by Katie Saunders.
The Adventures of Robin Robin
3D animation | 52 x 7′ | Preschool (3-5)
Produced by Aardman (U.K.)
About the project: This series continues the adventures of Robin, a plucky if clumsy little bird raised by a family of burglar-mice who was introduced in the half-hour Christmas special Robin Robin (Aardman/Netflix), created and directed by Dan Ojari and Mikey Please.
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