The Cartoon Forum has announced its selection for 2026 with 66 animation projects, totaling a budget of 283.6 million euros. France dominates the list with 32 proposals, followed by Ireland and Germany. 39% are international co-productions and 26% target teenagers and adults. For viewers, this translates into more diverse and high-quality series. European animation is growing with investment and collaboration, expanding its audience. 🎬
Technology and co-production: the engine of new projects 🚀
Behind these figures lies remarkable technical work. 39% of the projects are international co-productions, requiring digital asset exchange platforms and compatible render pipelines between studios in different countries. Additionally, the increase in series for adults and teenagers drives the use of more agile 2D and 3D animation tools, such as Toon Boom Harmony or Blender, optimized for tight budgets. Cloud-based asset management and remote review systems have become standard for coordinating dispersed teams. Without these technologies, managing a volume of 283.6 million euros in simultaneous projects would be unfeasible.
France dominates, but don't let it go to their head 🥖
France presents 32 projects, nearly half of the total. Other countries watch with envy as the French stroll through the Cartoon Forum as if it were their living room. Ireland and Germany try not to fall behind, but it seems the animated croissant continues to triumph. The good thing is that competition forces everyone to improve, although Gallic producers are already thinking of putting a baguette as the official logo of European animation. Meanwhile, the rest try to ensure their series don't look like a bad dub of a French production.