Animation Takes Centre Stage at CEE Animation Forum 2023
– The CEE Animation Forum, Central and Eastern Europe’s most substantial pitching and networking event for animated projects, occurred on November 8th and 9th.
– A total of 28 projects strutted their stuff in the forum’s 4 main competitions.
– The diligent juries presented awards to an impressive count of 12 animated projects, proving that the animation industry isn’t just filled with doodles, it’s also spiked with competition!
Crowning the Kings and Queens of Animation
– The post-event release presents the winners, spotlighting the crowning glory of numerous animated projects that brought their A-game to the event.
– It’s an enchanting spectacle of creativity rewarded and talent honored, showcasing the captivating work that’s being done in the world of animation.
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Hot Take
The CEE Animation Forum 2023 was like the Oscars for cartoons. Except that, instead of extravagant gowns and controversial speeches, the event was overflowing with unseen worlds, imaginative stories, and the most entertaining use of pixels. And, oh boy, the winners didn’t just win, they showed us that coloring outside the lines and creating something beyond 2D is worth not just applause, but awards too. So here’s a toast to the animators, breaking the barriers of reality, one animated project at a time. The rest of us will cherish the chance to escape into these fabricated realities and maybe, just maybe, find inspiration in their creativity. Feel more alive yet? Because I surely have!
© CEE Animation Forum At the CEE Animation Forum, the leading animated project pitching and networking event of Central and Eastern Europe, 12 animation works were lauded out of the 28 projects presented across four major competitions. The event took place on the 8th and 9th of November. The selected projects for the CEE Animation Forum 2023 were diverse, with a variety of animated content across numerous categories. The massive scale and impact of these projects could be inferred from the total budget, a whopping €29 million. They targeted various demographics, with 8 projects for children below 10 years, 7 for adults, 6 for teenagers, and 8 for young adults. Every team on stage made me proud- from newbies, making their first professional appearances, to veteran filmmakers unveiling an array of highly ambitious projects. Their creativity and bravery encapsulated the ethos of our CEE Animation Forum. Marta Jallageas, managing director of the CEE Animation Forum The event was financially supported by the Czech Film Fund, Ministry of Culture Czech Republic, Audiovisual Producers´ Association (Czech Republic), Pilsen Region (Czech Republic), and the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest. © CEE Animation Forum AUDIENCE AWARD CATEGORY: FEATURE FILMS Jury statement: We anticipate the potential of the story. Besides shedding light on cats’ perception of humans, it subtly portrays the intricate journey from childhood to adolescence and also the life choices we make. CATEGORY: SERIES/TV SPECIAL Jury statement: We appreciate the originality and poetry in ‘Rainy Days’ and award it for its exceptional potential and unconventional lead character. We also appreciate the personal contributions, as it’s a creative collaboration across two womens’ generations. Jury statement: We decided to give Dolls a Special Mention, appreciating the quality, originality, and its echo to the tradition of Czech puppet animation. A project that stands against consumerism, it is also artful and profoundly personal. CATEGORY: SHORT FILMS Jury statement: We appreciated the quality of the artists’ research, their originality, and their capacity to experiment with intriguing narratives in an entertaining, pop-culture universe. Jury statement: We appreciate the process’s vulnerability, the visionary clarity, and the risk-taking. We encourage to further deepen the surreal elements. CATEGORY: RISING STARTS Jury statement: The jury was moved by the professional presentation and the creators’ ability to narrate a personal trauma with authenticity and a sense of humor. The storytelling was clear, and visuals were original and captivating. Jury statement: This film narrates a profound story in a minimalistic style. The mature narrative, strong atmosphere, and the expressive sound design complementing the graphic visuals impressed the jury. CEE Animation Workshop Ciclic Residency TV Paint Cartoon Movie – direct access Young Horizons Industry – direct access Animarkt Stop Motion Forum – direct access Detailed Project Information: ceeanimation.eu/forum/2023-cee-animation-forum/selected-projects
Winner Announcement
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