Animation in Europe expands to 20 countries and calls on platforms to invest more in European animation New board elected and advocacy of an animation quota for streaming platforms The Federation of Animation Producers in Europe, established in 2016, is proud to announce the membership of Estonia, Greece and Portugal, bringing the number of european member countries to 20 (incl. associate member UK). The federation announces the election of its new board and advocates a more prominent place for European animation in streamers‘ offerings. It announced the news during Annecy Festival, the members of Animation in Europe elected their new Board of Directors for the next two years. Its composition reflects both the federation’s geographical diversity, with 5 different countries represented, and its animation production diversity, with 3 film producers and 2 series producers. Philippe Alessandri (Watch Next Media / France) will continue to assume the role of President and will be supported by four vice-presidents: Moe Honan (Moetion Films / Ireland), Pablo Jordi (Pikkukala/ Finlande), Ivan Agenjo (Peekaboo Animation / Spain) and Dirk Beinhold (Akkord Film Produktion / Germany). During the General Assembly, Estonia, Greece, and Portugal became the latest additions to the federation’s membership. This expansion reflects the interest that European producers[…..] […]
Animation in Europe expands to 20 countries
