Key Points Summary:
– Animation UK, CARTOON, and BBC Children’s and Education are bringing back the “Animated UK Meets Europe” initiative at Cartoon Forum 2025.
– This collaboration strengthens European partnerships and highlights the creativity of UK talent in European markets.
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Looks like the animated world is gearing up for some more UK flair at Cartoon Forum 2025! With this initiative making a comeback, expect some serious creative sparks to fly, showcasing the best of UK talent in the European animation scene. Let’s get ready to witness some dazzling displays of animated excellence!
Hot take:
If animation was a sport, the UK just scored a winning goal in the European market! Get ready for some top-notch creativity and talent to steal the show at Cartoon Forum 2025.
This collaboration has been instrumental in reinforcing European partnerships and showcasing the strength of UK talent and creativity in European markets. We are thrilled to be back in Toulouse to support UK producers and foster new co-production opportunities across Europe.
About the initiative
The special session will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 17 September, showcasing two exciting new UK animation projects currently seeking European co-production and distribution partners. This curated event complements the official programme of European project pitches and aims to spotlight emerging talent and encourage new creative alliances.
To further highlight the power of cross-border collaboration, a panel discussion on the importance of co-productions will also take place. Chaired by Vanessa Chapman, the session will bring together leading European voices to share insights and successful case studies and will include Sarah Muller from the BBC.
Cartoon Forum is one of the most important platforms for animation producers to connect with international buyers and commissioners. We’re thrilled to return with the ‘Animated UK Meets Europe’ initiative, which champions the creative and commercial potential of UK–EU collaboration. At a time when cross-border partnerships are more valuable than ever, we strongly encourage UK participants to attend Cartoon Forum, forge new connections, and explore all the opportunities this unique forum has to offer.
Kate O’Connor, Executive Chair of Animation UK
BBC Children’s and Education is returning to Cartoon Forum supporting this important industry and building on the success of the previous UK Animation panel. We’re showcasing homegrown creativity alongside Europe’s best, collaborating with UK Animation and Cartoon Forum to support and elevate the animation industry globally.
Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children’s and Education
Networking opportunity
CARTOON will host its renowned Networking Afternoon on Thursday 18 September, offering targeted matchmaking sessions for animation professionals. All registered participants—including the UK delegation—can benefit from curated one-to-one meetings to build new partnerships and develop business opportunities. Animation UK invites all UK animation professionals to join us at Cartoon Forum 2025 and be part of a growing and vibrant community of European collaborators.
Original article: https://www.animationuk.org/news/animated-uk-meets-europe-returns-to-cartoon-forum/