As the animation industry prepares for its busiest season, The Animation Journal announces its extensive role as Media Partner at Europe’s most influential winter animation events, providing professionals with unparalleled opportunities to connect and share insights in the upcoming months.
The journey begins with the inaugural edition of EFM Animation Days (12 – 14 February, Berlin) during the prestigious Berlinale Film Festival. This event marks a significant expansion of animation’s profile within one of the world’s leading film festivals, and The Animation Journal will be on hand to capture the energy and innovation of this first-of-its-kind gathering.
The schedule continues with the Kids Summit during MIP London on February 24, where we expect to meet industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in children’s audiovisual content. From there, the focus shifts to the Get Animated Conference (2 and 3 March) in London, followed immediately by Cartoon Movie (3 – 5 March) in Bordeaux—a cornerstone event for European animation feature film projects seeking co-production partners and financing.
At the end of March, we will make a stop on our tour in Sharjah, UAE, where we are expanding our presence through a strategic partnership with The Sharjah Animation & Comics Conference (26-29 March 2026), a one-of-a-kind event in this region which aims to connect MENA, Asian, and African Animation in a unique hub. (A dedicated communication will follow about this event.
The journey concludes in Bologna at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (13 – 16 April), where The Animation Journal looks forward to reconnecting with industry friends and partners at the TV/Film Rights Centre. This specialized business area serves as a clear bridge between audiovisual companies and publishers and IP owners worldwide, enabling content deals for children, teens, and young adults.
To learn more, write to licensing@bolognafiere.it
Adding to this packed schedule, The Animation Journal will release a digital-only publication during the winter season, spotlighting festival nominees in both animation features and shorts—providing essential coverage of the year’s most celebrated animated works.
Connect With Us!
The Animation Journal invites industry professionals to schedule meetings at any of these events. Whether you’re looking to share your latest news, request the 2026 media kit, or submit editorial content for online and magazine coverage, the team is eager to hear from you.
Contact info@animationjournal.news to:
- Request a meeting at the upcoming above-mentioned events
- Share your latest projects and announcements
- Request the 2026 media kit
- Submit editorial content for consideration
The Animation Journal continues to strengthen its role as an essential link within the European and global animation community, and we look forward to connecting with industry professionals in the upcoming weeks!
See you all around!
Cristina
