EU Animation B2B Seminar
European and Japanese animation have never been more prominent globally. The past two Oscar winners for Best Animated Feature came from these regions. As both industries increasingly collaborate, they are leveraging their unique strengths to co-create and release world-beating films and series. In a rapidly evolving market, Europe-Japan cooperation stands as a vital avenue for sustained growth.
The EU is organizing a three-day animation workshop at the Osaka World Expo, bringing together 30 leading European and Japanese animation professionals to share experiences, deepen industry ties, and explore long-term collaboration opportunities between Europe and Japan. The final event of the workshop will take place at the Hungary Pavilion, focusing on the outcomes of the EU-Japan Animation Residency Program and the results from the three-day workshop at the Expo.
Program:
- 9:30 – Welcome and introduction to the program
(EU Animation Film Festival + EU Animation Residency Program + EU Animation B2B Seminar) - 9:35 – Summary of the EU Animation Residency Program
Speaker: Koyo Yamashita, curator of the residency program - 9:50 – Video messages and teaser clips from the artists involved in the residency program
- 10:00 – Discussion with the artists about the concept and development of their short films
Moderator: Koyo Yamashita, curator of the EU Animation Residency Program - 10:30 – Q&A and audience discussion
- 11:00 – Break
- 11:15 – 12:45 – Presentation of the outcomes of the three-day workshop:
- Co-productions – Philippe Alessandri, CEO (Watch Next Media) & Chairman (Animation in Europe)
- IP licensing and development – Iván Agenjo-Castaño, CEO (Peekaboo Animation) & Vice Chairman (Animation in Europe)
- Distribution and sales – Javier Fernandez, Cultural Manager (Instituto Cervantes Tokyo)
