EFM Event Schedule 2026

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Spotlight On: Canadian Animation

Spotlight On: Canadian Animation

With: Dennis Alme de Visscher Access: CoPro Participants & Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: TelefilmCanada
Description
A curated pitch of three innovative Canadian animated features in development, showcasing bold storytelling—from literary drama to mythology and genre work. Featuring Fifteen Dogs (Copperheart), Eliak and the End of the World (L’Unité Centrale), and Beshader (CUT/OFF/TAIL). Moderator: Dennis Alme De Visscher. Presented by Telefilm Canada.
Tags: #Animation #Spotlight On
Thu Feb 12 15:00 – 15:45 Mirror Tent at Gropius Park
on-site only
Spotlight On: Central Eastern European Animation

Spotlight On: Central Eastern European Animation

With: Juraj Krasnohorsky, he /him Access: CoPro Participants & Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: CEE Animation
Description
A curated selection of five animated feature films and series from the CEE region, currently in development, in partnership with CEE Animation. Hosted by Juraj Krasnohorsky, Head of Studies at the CEE Animation Workshop.
Tags: #Animation #Spotlight On
Thu Feb 12 15:45 – 16:30 Mirror Tent at Gropius Park
on-site only
Spotlight On: International Animation

Spotlight On: International Animation

With: Aisha Madu, she/her Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress
Description
A curated pitching session featuring five early-stage projects from across the globe, currently in development for the international market. The showcase includes Family Entertainment and Adult Animation, demonstrating diversity in storytelling, and looking for international collaboration.
Tags: #Animation #Spotlight On
Fri Feb 13 09:00 – 10:00 EFM Cinemobile
on-site only
Annecy Animation Showcase EFM

Annecy Animation Showcase EFM

With: Louise Naudot Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: Annecy International Annimation Film Festival
Description
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market partners with the European Film Market in a landmark collaboration. The two leading film festivals and markets are joining forces to debut a curated showcase highlighting animated works-in-progress at various stages of production, designed to attract sales agents, distributors, and festival recognition. The showcase offers an exclusive preview of tomorrow’s most promising animated features.
Tags: #Animation #Producers
Fri Feb 13 11:00 – 12:30 Gropius Bau Cinema
on-site only
Spotlight On: German Animation

Spotlight On: German Animation

With: Klaus Rasmussen, he/him Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: MDM - Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung
Description
This pitching session features a curated selection of eight projects in early development, with a strong potential for the international market. The showcase presents German animation excellence spanning from family entertainment to adult animation, all seeking financing, co-production partners, world sales and distributors.
Tags: #Animation #Spotlight On
Fri Feb 13 14:00 – 15:15 EFM Cinemobile
on-site only
Spotlight On: UK Animation

Spotlight On: UK Animation

With: Dennis Alme de Visscher Access: Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: BFI National Lottery UK Focus Fund, Animation UK
Description
UK producers present five animated family features in development, from original adventures to classic adaptations. The showcase highlights distinctive British storytelling, craft-led production and international co-production opportunities across the UK animation sector.
Tags: #Animation #Spotlight On
Fri Feb 13 15:30 – 16:30 EFM Cinemobile
on-site only
German Animation Studios in the Spotlight: Pitching Excellence

German Animation Studios in the Spotlight: Pitching Excellence

With: Kristine Knudsen, AC Coppens (they/them) Access: Festival Accreditation & (Online) Market Badge Host: EFM Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: MDM - Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung, MOIN Film Fund
Description
Eight standout German animation studios pitch their vision in a fast-paced series of presentations and striking demo reels. This is followed by an expert-led discussion digging into how to collaborate with Germany’s animation landscape, from creative strengths to concrete opportunities and new access.
Tags: #Animation #Producers
Sat Feb 14 10:00 – 11:30 Event Hall at Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
VOD available
Ukraine on Screen: Film Policy, Co-Production Incentives & Project Showcase

Ukraine on Screen: Film Policy, Co-Production Incentives & Project Showcase

Associated Event
With: Andriy Osipov, Natalie Movshovych, Andriy Khalpakhchi, Iryna Kyporenko, Yurii Vitiak, Gaëtan Bruel Access: Free access Host: External organisation Format: Pitch | Work In Progress With: Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, Ukrainian State Film Agency, NGO UkrKinoFest, Ukrainian Institute
Description
The event will present national film policies, co-production tools, financial incentives, and Ukrainian projects open to collaboration - created by filmmakers who continue to work with courage and resilience despite the blackouts and war.
Tags: #Animation #Distribution #Documentary
Sun Feb 15 18:15 – 19:45 Producers Hub at Gropius Bau
on-site only
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