CEE Animation Forum 2026 to Host Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award
Skwigly
The upcoming 14th edition of the CEE Animation Forum brings exciting news for European animated series creators: the Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award, with a €50,000 cash prize, will be given to one exceptional project on the path to international co-production.
This award emerges from a new partnership with the Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, under its Pilot Programme for Series Co-productions, which aims to support high-quality series made as international co-productions, empower independent producers and foster new relationships. The CEE Animation Forum is the first industry event dedicated to animated works included in the Programme’s partnering measure.
Held annually every November in Pilsen, Czechia, CEE Animation Forum is a leading pitching, financing, and co-production platform in Central and Eastern Europe, and a key meeting point for the wider European animation industry.
Since its launch in 2013, the CEE Animation Forum has supported animated series, while more than 350 projects have been presented and successfully matched with co-production partners. Over the years, it has strategically prioritized series development through a range of targeted professional activities. As a result, the CEEA Forum has established itself as the go-to platform in the region for the financing and co-production of high-quality animated series.
Animated series are a format that requires specific support, and we have been focusing on it since the beginning. We are pleased that our efforts have been recognized by the Council of Europe and that, through this partnership, we can bring additional support to the animation sector.
Marta Jallageas, Managing Director of the CEE Animation Forum
CEE Animation Forum presents a diverse pitching competition spanning four categories: TV or Web Series and TV Specials, Feature Films, Short Films, and Student Short Films. In addition to pitching, the event features tailored one-on-one business meetings, an online Market, masterclasses and specialized closed-door sessions with key industry stakeholders, including broadcasters, producers, and educational institutions.
Each year, the event presents around 30 selected projects and engages nearly 200 professionals from across Europe. Its other awards include valuable cash and non-monetary prizes, such as placements in top European training programs, markets, and services worth more than €50,000.
CEE Animation Forum is financially supported by Creative Europe MEDIA, the Czech Audiovisual Fund, the Czech Audiovisual Producers’ Association, the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and the Pilsen Region.