CartoonNext 2025: Submit your project

For the fourth time, CartoonNext will take place in Marseille (France), between 23 and 25 April 2025. During those 3 days, a strong panel of top-notch speakers from various backgrounds will share their opinion on what to expect for the future.

CartoonNext is an engaging seminar and pitching event that focuses on new opportunities arising from technological innovations, evolving content consumption habits, and emerging audiovisual formats. It combines innovation and creativity in a dynamic setting.

The event kicks off with keynotes delivered by renowned experts from various fields, sparking discussions through case studies, in-depth analyses, and thought-provoking debates on innovative topics.

This format helps professionals stay updated on the latest developments in the animation sector. During the pitching sessions, producers have the chance to present their existing or conceptual projects, with a focus on developing them into multiplatform intellectual properties.

One of the highlights of CartoonNext is its European dimension, featuring a diverse panel of speakers and a selection of pitched projects from numerous European countries.

The event attracts international professionals from the animation industry and related fields, including distributors, sales agents, investors, broadcasters, streamers, game companies, video editors, and book publishers, as well as producers, authors, directors, studios, and members of the press.

The event draws around 250 participants from 20 different countries, features approximately 30 international speakers, offers 12-14 keynotes, panels, and case studies, and includes 8 pitching sessions

Project Submission Guidelines

Who Can Submit a Project?

1. European producers looking to develop their animation project or property into a cross-media, multiplatform brand for distribution across various platforms.

2. European creators and IP owners interested in using animation to create a cross-media project. For more information, please refer to the Regulations.

How to submit a project

1. Prepare all required materials as outlined on our website or in the TOOLBOX, which provides a comprehensive summary (PDF) with detailed information.

2. Once you’re ready, visit My Cartoon and either log in or create a new account. Navigate to “My Projects > CartoonNext > Submit a Project.”

3. Begin filling out the online form.

After submission, you’ll receive a complete summary via email.

For further information, please visit the CartoonNext Website.