IP in Animation Lab in Pilsen – Applications open now!
We are happy to announce the first edition of IP in Animation Lab, organized by CEE Animation Workshop and CEE Animation Forum.
The short Lab is aimed at providing information to industry professionals about IP management in animation. The programme will be focusing on development of the IP, its protection and subsequent licensing, content and formats, potential distribution channels for animated IP, marketing and global sales.
The idea is to offer concrete insight into possibilities of commercialization of creative content and to encourage producers to think about IP diversification. The second part of the Lab will be complimented with a programme of various topics on animated series.
The IP in Animation Lab will take place in Pilsen on 9 and 10 November and will be leading into the CEE Animation Forum, thus providing the participants also the opportunity to visit the biggest animation co-production market in the region.
More info below.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS
The IP in Animation Lab programme will introduce the following experts:
Pelin Turan, L’altra Terra
Legal expert on intellectual property, copyright and trademark law
Pelin Turan is the founder and CEO of L’altra Terra, incorporated as ‘DSTT Fikri Mülkiyet Danışmanlığı ve Yönetimi Anonim Şirketi’ (DSTT Intellectual Property Consultancy and Management, Inc.), in August 2026, in Izmir, Turkiye. Pelin is also a postdoctoral research fellow at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (DIRPOLIS & LIDER-Lab) (Pisa, Italy). With a keen interest in the interface between law and the cultural and creative industries, Pelin conducts comparative legal research on copyright and media law aspects related to the global competitiveness and promotion of the European Animation and Film Industries.
Cristina Angelucci, Licensing Magazine
Expert in kids’ entertainment, animation and licensing business
Cristina Angelucci was instrumental in launching the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair in 2008, now taking place in the frame of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. In 2021 she organized the first edition of the International Kids Licensing Days and, in 2024, she launched the TV/Film Rights Centre, at the BCBF, to enhance the matching between audiovisual producers and children’s publishers. Cristina is editor-in-chief, on behalf of Bm Srl, of Licensing Magazine, a global leading publication devoted to licensing. In 2024 she launched a brand-new magazine devoted to European Animation, The European Animation Journal.
Sandra Lanc, Animotion Media Group
Business development professional
Sandra Lanc has 10+ years of experience shaping business models and 360° growth strategies for animated IP, building international partnerships, co-productions and distribution. Her work spans titles including Talking Tom and Friends, Booba, The Fixies, Detective Finnick, The Fabulous Piglini, DinoCity and she won the Kidscreen Licensing Challenge for ThinkerBen & Motor.
Irene Sparre, Sparre Production ApS
CEO & Head of Development
Irene Sparre oversees projects and ensures creative processes via streamlined communication and cooperative workflows. Connecting partners across borders. Building up long-term relationships, encouraging transparency, continued learning among creatives, production personnel as well as technical teams are where Irene’s core vision lies when producing. Irene has over 3000 minutes of animated content based on LEGO Ninjago® and LEGO Star Wars® franchises under her belt. Shows nominated for ANNIEs, BAFTAs and EMMYs.
PROGRAMME
Monday, 9 November
9:30 – 11:00 Pelin Turan – IP Legal Aspects I
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 13:00 Pelin Turan – IP Legal Aspects II
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Cristina Angelucci – Licensing
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee break
16:30 – 18:00 Sandra Lanc – Case Study: The Fixies & Style Up!
18:00 – Dinner
Tuesday, 10 November
09:00 – 10:30 Irene Sparre – Case Study: The Nuggets
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 13:00 Panel discussion: IP in Animation – Challenges and opportunities
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Jonas Kryger Hansen Børn (DR – Head of Strategy B&U) – Rethinking Kids Content: What Does a Public Broadcaster Need from Animation Now?
15:00 – 16:00 Søren Fleng (Pig&Anderson) – Too Many Cooks? Making a Series with 10–15 Broadcasters
16:00 – 16:30 – Coffee break
16:30 – 17:30 Jarmo Lampela (YLE – Head of Drama) – Why Adult Animation, Why Now? A Broadcaster Takes the Risk
17:30 – 18:00 Emmanuèle Petry (Dandelooo) – How Do You Build a Sustainable Animated IP?
18:00 Dinner
Wednesday, 11 November & Thursday, 12 November
PARTICIPANTS INFO
The IP in Animation Lab is open to international animation professionals, interested in deepening their knowledge about IP in animation.
The participants are required to arrive on 8 Nov to Pilsen. Organizers will cover the costs of 2-nights of accommodation for the participants (8 & 9 Nov) and offer meals during the event.
The participants are required to cover their travel costs, additional accommodation and costs pertaining to their attendance of the CEE Animation Forum.
Participants are required to cover the Lab participation fee of 200 EUR.
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The IP in Animation is organised in collaboration between CEE Animation Workshop and CEE Animation Forum.
CEE Animation Workshop is organised with the support of Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the European Union. The CEE Animation Workshop 2026 is supported by Ministry of Public Administration, Republic of Slovenia, Østnorsk Filmsenter, Filminvest, Innlandet fylkeskommune, Lillehammer kommune, Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, Czech Audiovisual Fund, Czech Audiovisual Producers Association and National Film Institute Hungary.
