Spotlight On: International Animation presents a curated pitching session showcasing bold animated feature projects in early development from international studios and creative teams. This session offers a first look at a diverse slate spanning family entertainment, adult drama, and animated documentary, with a strong focus on international co-production.

The selection includes Eck! Ghosts (Anima Vitae), a family Halloween comedy based on the books of Mauri Kunnas; The Twilight World (Sun Creature / Knudsen Pictures / Psyop), an adult animated historical drama directed by Werner Herzog; Ages of Madness: The Howling of the Jinn (3 Doubles), a myth-driven adult drama from Spain; The Pirate King (Submarine), a family fantasy adventure developed as a Netherlands–Taiwan co-production; Colleen (Blue Spirit Productions), a family adventure drama from the director of Ballerina; Fabric of Grief (Animate Projects / MediaActive Projects), an animated documentary from the UK; and Goya, Cave of Dreams (BreakThru Films / Alba Sotorra / Tinglado Film), an ambitious adult drama co-produced between Spain and Poland.

A not to miss session for producers, distributors, sales agents and financiers seeking original animated projects at an early stage of development.

Speakers:

Anima Vitae, Timo Suomi, Producer

Knudsen Pictures, Kristine Knudsen, Producer

3 Doubles, Darío Sánchez Díaz, CEO & Producer

Submarine, Alex Dowding, Animation Producer

Blue Spirit, Justine Francke, Producer

Animate Projects, Abigail Addison, Producer

Samantha Moore, Director

AlbaSotorra, Alba Sotorra Clua, Executive Producer

BreakThru Films, Hugh Welchman , Scriptwriter & Director