“For many decades EBU Members have been collaborating on globally-loved animation series, perhaps most famously with ‘The Animals of Farthing Wood’ several years ago. This new initiative shows our Members renewing this spirit of collaboration to secure the most exciting new content for young audiences in a competitive market.” Matthew Trustram • Head of Television, EBU
EUROPEAN PUBLIC BROADCASTERS JOIN FORCES AGAIN TO SUPPORT ANIMATION
In 2023, a group of 15 public-service broadcasters gathered at the event and chose 2 series from over 70 projects: the Belgian production "Ray & Ruby" and the Danish concept "Pig & Andersen". The broadcasters have committed over €130,000 to their development.
In 2024, the project “My Life is a Manga” was chosen. Produced by Brain Comet and Blue Spirit (FR) with young audiences, it tells the story of Liya, a 13-years-old with an incredibly vivid imagination, who has the ability to transform ordinary days into extraordinary adventures. By transforming everyday life challenges into action filled quests, she can overcome everything!
This year on Thursday afternoon, Cartoon Forum participants will have the evolution of the project since its selection by the EBU Members last year.
This initiative will be renewed in 2025 with the selection of at least one project, continuing the EBU network’s longstanding commitment to animated television programming and reflecting the current priority of engaging young audiences across Member territories.
Meet them at Cartoon Forum 2025!
Karen Simha
- Position
- Senior Project Manager
- Company
- European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
Matthew Trustram
- Position
- Head of Television
- Company
- European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
Participating Broadcasters 2025
BBC (UK) | DR (Denmark) | FTV (France) | LTV (Latvia) | NPO (Netherlands) |
NRK (Norway) | RAI (Italy) | RTBF (Belgium) | RTÉ (Ireland) | RTVE (Spain) |
| STVR (Slovakia) | SVT (Sweden) | SWR (Germany) | VRT (Belgium) | YLE (Finland) |