The CEE Animation Forum is the leading regional pitching, financing and co-production event. It aims to boost the projects´ international potential, visibility and their access to a wider European market.
A key part of the programme is the pitching competition. Submissions are open to European animated projects in 4 categories:
- Feature Films – minimum length of 60 minutes; in concept or in development,
- TV or Web Series and TV Specials – TV and web series of any format and single films, minimum length of 20 minutes; all stages of development except for concept stage,
- Short Films – maximum length of 20 minutes; all stages of development (except for concept stage) or pre-production,
- Student Short Films – maximum length of 20 minutes; all stages of development (except for concept stage) or pre-production.
KEY DATES:
10 May, 2026 | Submission deadline
30 June, 2026 | Notification of selection
15 August, 2026 | Agreement signature & fee payment
October 2026 | Online pitch training
10-12 November, 2026 | CEEA Forum (Pilsen, CZ
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