Europe Series Co-Production Development Award at CEE Animation Forum 2026

CEE Animation Forum becomes the first animation-focused event selected to present the Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award, joining a network of European series markets under the programme. The Award of €50,000 for one European animated series project in development with strong international co-production potential will be presented at the 14th edition of the CEE Animation Forum (10–12 November 2026, Pilsen, Czech Republic).  
 
The Award is presented as part of a new partnership between CEE Animation Forum and the Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, under its Pilot Programme for Series Co-productions. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening European animated series through international co-production, connecting independent producers with financing opportunities and cross-border creative collaboration. 
 
Eight animated series will compete for the Award. The selection features three Czech projects, alongside one project each from Slovenia and Poland, as well as a Ukrainian–Czech, Bulgarian–French, and Slovak–Norwegian–Spanish co-production.  

• 'Buddy' – dir: Nejc Gazvoda, Anja Jager; p: Aerodrom & Gliser (Slovenia)
• 'Bugs' – dir: Veronika Trokšiarová, Zlata Golecová; p: Artichoke, Mikrofilm, Alba Sotorra (Slovakia, Norway, Spain)
• 'Didi and the Magical Garden' – dir: Anna Matuszewska; p: Filmograf (Poland)
• 'Finding Home' – dir: Maria Stanisheva; p: Animadocs, Iliade et Films (Bulgaria, France)
• 'Illogical Adult World' – dir: Iryna Sosimovych, p: Salt Cinema Productions, Pure Shore (Ukraine, Czech Republic)
• 'Little Big Ones' – dir: Lucie Štamfestová; p: Maurfilm (Czech Republic)
• 'Mould' – dir: Philippe Kastner; p: BATCH film, 13ka (Czech Republic)
• 'Pebbi' – dir: Sofiya Gorokh; p: Pirogy Studios (Czech Republic)

A professional jury will select the winner, and the award will be announced during the CEE Animation Forum 2026 in Pilsen. 
 
The new Award reflects the CEEA Forum's continued commitment to animated series development. Alongside the pitching competition and market activities, the 2026 programme will feature expanded case studies, lectures, and industry discussions dedicated to animated series and TV specials. 

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CEE Animation Forum will take place 10–12 November 2026, Pilsen, Czech Republic.  

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