12/04/2023 - The 11th edition of the leading industry event for Central and Eastern European animation will take place in Pilsen from 8-9 November, and the deadline for applications is 30 April

The CEE Animation Forum, the leading pitching, financing and co-production event for animated projects in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced its 11th edition. The deadline for animators, directors and industry professionals to submit their works in four categories (features, series/TV specials, shorts and student films) is 30 April 2023.

Every year, some 200 film professionals are invited to witness the pitching competition involving the most promising European animation projects. The two-day event is set to take place from 8-9 November 2023 in Pilsen, Czech Republic.

The main part of the programme is the traditional pitching competition, which is open to European animated projects currently in development or in production. Submissions are accepted in the four categories, with specific guidelines applying to each category's length and development stage.

The CEE Animation Forum is a platform intended to showcase European talent and creative works. It helps professionals find co-production partners, financing and distribution for their projects, as well as build lasting networks of producers, creatives and international decision makers from all fields. The CEE Animation Forum places great emphasis on networking in the form of 1:1 meetings.

Details about the call can be found here, the guidelines are here, and the submission form is here.