Animation Lab Clermont-Ferrand 2026 starts

Between 31 January and 2 February, the Animation Lab Clermont-Ferrand 2026 will be taking place as a structured 5-day course for producers new to animation production. Held in a comfortable setting, the program features discussions with leading professionals on key aspects of the field.

Participants explore the process of developing, producing, and distributing animated short films. Topics include step-by-step production, international collaboration, festival participation, sales strategies, and funding opportunities.

The course covers funding for projects, with case studies of successes and challenges. It also includes the Euro Connection Pitch, where teams present to industry professionals.

Led by experts Kristel Tõldsepp (A Film, Estonia) and Brecht Van Elslande (Animal Tank, Belgium), the workshop welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds and regions. Activities encompass group sessions, individual consultations, lectures, case studies, networking, market visits, and pitch observations. We are excited also to welcome a guest expert to speak about distribution, Sofia Tocar from Square Eyes Films.

Hosted by the CEE Animation Workshop team, this transformative training unfolds against the backdrop of one of the most significant market and festival events for short films, offering unmatched networking opportunities and a chance to boost your presence in the industry.

A big thank you to our partners at the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival & Market. Both events—the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival & Market and the CEE Animation Workshop—are proudly supported by Creative Europe – MEDIA, along with various other grants, partners, and donors whose unwavering commitment we truly appreciate.

Selected participants of the fourth edition of Animation Lab Clermont-Ferrand are:

Alyson Cleret, Les Salines Films, France

Olivia Griselda, Singapore / Indonesia

Rasha Hosny, Silver Lining Productions, Egypt

Salomé Karsenty, Artisans Du Film, France

Marija Lenkutytė-Bartoševi, PI Akis Bado & PI Art Shot, Lithuania

Stian Stjelstad, Mindre Films AS, Norway

Julie Srokova, Closer, Czechia

Līva Vernere, VFS Films, Latvia

 

The Animation Lab Clermont-Ferrand is organised in collaboration between CEE Animation Workshop and International Short Film Market Clermont-Ferrand.

CEE Animation Workshop is supported by Creative Europe – MEDIA and the Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia.

 

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CEE Animation is supported by the Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the European Union and co-funded by state funds and foundations and professional organisations from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.

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