Europe’s Animation Industry Honors ‘Last Whale Singer,’ Les Films du Préau, ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ and ‘Acorn’s Adventure’ at Cartoon Movie 2026

Les Films du Préau, hot ticket ‘Acorn’s Adventure’ and director Reza Memari also took awards at this year’s Cartoon Movie.
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“Cartoon Movie is short, intense format designed for concrete results,” says Annick Maes of the animation showcase

“The event stands out for its exclusive focus on projects,” says general manager Annick Maes. “Neither a festival nor a booth-driven market, it accelerates development and fosters co-production ...
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‘Acorn’s Adventure’ leads winners at Bordeaux’s Cartoon Movie

Filip Mašek’s Acorn’s Adventure won the Eurimages Co-Production Development award, with a €20,000 cash prize, at European animation pitching forum Cartoon Movie. The Bordeaux event ran March 3-5.
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Annick Maes • General director, Cartoon

10/09/2025 - The Cartoon head spoke about the new Fill the Gap initiative ahead of this year’s Cartoon Forum, set to run in Toulouse from 15-18 September Cineuropa: What inspired Cartoon Forum to ...