The CEE Animation Forum, the leading platform for pitching, financing and co-production in Central and Eastern Europe — and a key meeting point for the wider European animation industry, announces the official selection for its 13th edition, taking place in Pilsen (Czechia) from 4 to 6 November 2025.

A total of 29 animated projects from 16 countries are selected across 4 categories: 9 short films, 8 student short films, 6 series and 6 feature films. Projects were chosen from a record 199 submissions, which marks a 62% increase from 2024 and more than double the number from 2023.

“What’s most rewarding for us is seeing so many creative teams returning to our event with new projects and knowing that it was right here where they found the right partners or new co-producers. We’re proud to be a launchpad where new European animation projects begin their journey,” says Marta Jallageas, Managing Director of the CEE Animation Forum.

Geographically, the lineup features a blend of CEE countries and the most developed markets of Western Europe. CEE countries account for around 70% of the projects, with Czechia (5), Hungary (4) and Poland (4) topping the list. In terms of target demographics, the selection addresses a wide range of audiences, with 12 projects aimed at children, 6 targeting teenagers and young adults, and 11 intended for adult viewers.

Once again, hand-drawn animation emerged as the most popular animation technique, used in 14 projects, often combined with 2D or stop-motion animation, which are the next most popular techniques. The selection also highlights the creative use of 3D animation utilised in 6 projects. With approximately half of female directors and producers in this year’s lineup, CEE Animation Forum proudly maintains a tradition of equal representation of women.

CEE Animation Forum’s main activities are Pitching Competition, the Market and One-to-One meetings. Projects compete for a combined value of over €50,000 in cash and non-monetary awards, including placements at top European training programs, markets and services.

Accreditations for CEE Animation Forum will open in September 2025.

CEE Animation Forum is financially supported by Creative Europe MEDIA, Czech Audiovisual Fund, Audiovisual Producers´Association Czechia, and the Ministry of Culture Czechia.

CEE Animation Forum 2025 OFFICIAL SELECTION

See detailed information about all selected projects at the official website.

FEATURE FILMS

A Loyal Friend, d. Luka Rukavina, p. Jaka produkcija, Croatia

Maryam & Varto, d. Gorune Aprikian, p. Tchack, France

Pink Punk Delta, d. Alba Sotorra, p. Alba Sotorra, Spain, Artichoke, Slovakia

Rani, d. Joachim Herisse, p. Komawe, France

The Golden Butterfly, d. Goce Cvetanovski, p. Makedonska Krepost, North Macedonia

Until Death Unites Us, d. Nawojka Wierzbowska, p. GS Animation, Poland

SERIES

Brother Deer, d. Lucija Buzancic, p. Jaka produkcija, Croatia

Coco, d. Stepan Gajdos, p. Blue Light Pictures, Czechia

Electric Water, d. Gali Blay, p. Counterintuitive film, Germany

Jurassic Talks, d. Salvatore Di Paola, p. Megadrago, Italy

Tolo & Bolo, s. Szymon Wroblewski, p. Filmograf, Poland

Tulip, d. Juli Tudisco, p. Avec ou sans Vous, France, CUB Animation, Hungary

SHORT FILMS

Ancient Woods, d. Vykintas Labanauskas, p. Just a moment, Lithuania

I’m Not Nearly Cool Yet, d. Anastazja Naumenko, p. Blurred, Poland

Planet, d. Laura Pop, p. Safe Frame, Romania

Pogo, d. Jana Svermova, p. Maurfilm, Czechia

Sunshine for Everyone, d. Anete Melece, p. Studio Locomotive, Latvia

Tense, d. Konrad Hjemli, p. Mikrofilm, Norway

The Molepire, d. Marek Cermak, p. Films & Chips, Czechia (direct access Rise&Shine 2024)

The Rabbit-Shaped Dog, d. Roland Kazi, p. Kedd Animation Studio, Hungary

Two for Me, One for You, d. Jan Gadermann, p. Fabian & Fred, Germany

STUDENT SHORT FILMS

Ergot, d. Damjan Lazin, p. Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Hungary

Fell a Tree Burn a House Kill a Son, d. Marcin Senderowicz, p. Lodz Film School, Poland

Foolish Fish Fable, d. Yiyang Sun, p. Estonia Academy of Arts, Estonia

Lunar Landscape, d. Foivos Chalkiopoulos, p. Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf, Germany

Martirologium, d. Mariia-Kristina Klimt, p. Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, Czechia

Perfect, d. Andrea Olivares Lopez, p. Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Hungary

Reus, d. Ondrej Tesnar, p. Tomas Bata University, Czechia

Wavebreaker, d. Lilia Aleksandrova, p. New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria