Ayuntamiento de Madrid

“Madrid is once again the vibrant stage for Cartoon Springboard and we are thrilled to host a key forum to boost the audiovisual industry, with a special emphasis on the rich field of animation. Madrid, a dynamic city committed to innovation and talent, opens its doors so that young professionals from all over Europe can showcase their creativity, improve their skills, and embark on a journey towards fulfilling their creative aspirations. We greet all participants, and we are sure that Madrid will be a launching pad to advance their careers. Welcome!” Ana de Miguel Cabrera • Director General of Institutional Relations and Strategic Projects

Madrid is a city that is committed to innovation and attracting talent in the audiovisual field and, to achieve these objectives, the City Council, through the General Coordination of the Mayor's Office, has reinforced the Office of Strategic Projects and Business Participation to promote this sector in the capital. Among the main objectives of this new Office are the following:

To facilitate access to financing for audiovisual projects through a specific line of direct aid, both for the production and for the promotion and distribution of films and series, collaborating with CREA SGR to optimise these resources;
To support the development of new projects and emerging talents through specialised training plans;
To collaborate with professional national entities such as the Film Academy in its Residency program, AMA in the organisation of Ventana CineMad, and with international entities such as TFL and CARTOON, among others, to strengthen Madrid as the audiovisual epicentre of Spain and an international benchmark;
To promote the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster as a key platform to increase the growth and strategic position of the sector in the capital;
To foster Madrid as a film setting and to encourage large productions and large-scale projects that boost the city's culture and economy;
To promote the Madrid brand through this sector to boost tourism and stimulate the local economy.

In short, this office works to consolidate Madrid as a vibrant epicentre of creativity and opportunities in the audiovisual industry and, therefore, enrich its cultural and economic panorama for the benefit of all.