Cartoon Forum 2026

• 10-minute pitch presentation at a pitch session for projects from Quebec and Canada that are in the development phase, with a view to signing agreements with funding partners, coproducers and broadcasters. Each presentation must explain its concrete needs for coproduction with Europe.
• Participating in a matchmaking activity with European professionals.
• One (1) free accreditation per selected project and access to all market activities, which includes a number of networking activities to build synergies with the European market. 
• Access to the on-site Québec-Canada Corner.
• One (1) travel grant to cover a portion of the travel and accommodation expenses.*
• Individual pitch preparation and presentation sessions with an expert designated by the Cartoon Forum team.

* The participant is responsible for arranging his or her own travel and accommodations.

• To sign coproduction agreements with European companies.
• To develop relations with European producers and broadcasters.
• To develop synergies between Quebec-Canada and Europe.
• To position the expertise of Quebec and Canada in animated series.

• Have an animated series project or a special and unique television show that is in the development phase in English or French:
  • Does not need to have its funding secured or to have begun production.
• The cumulative run time for all episodes in the series or the total run time for the special television show must be at least 24 minutes.  
• Act as producer.
• Have already produced an animated series or show.
• Be able to demonstrate the international potential of the project and have an interest in international coproduction.
• Be able to clearly indicate the expectations and objectives of participating in this initiative.
• Be available to attend the event (September 14 to 17, 2026, inclusive) in Toulouse.
• Advantage:  Have a letter of interest from a television station or a platform.

To apply, complete the form corresponding to your situation (Quebec or outside Quebec) before 5 p.m. (Montreal time) on April 2, 2026.

Canadian participants (outside of Quebec): Please complete this form.

Quebec participants: Please complete this form. (available in French only)

The selected applicants will be contacted in mid-April. Only selected producers will receive confirmation.

If your application is selected, you will have to be able to register on the Cartoon Forum website no later than May 6, 2026 and submit the following (in English):

• A synopsis of no more than 700 characters (including spaces)
• A presentation file of no more than 25 pages including a summary of the team, the target audience, the project concept, the treatment, a description of the story, photos of the project, a description of the characters, a note of interest from producers, a description of the progress of the project, etc.
• A letter of interest from a broadcaster or a platform, if applicable.
• Three images of your project (1 vertical, 1 horizontal, 1 square)

Next, you will be required to provide the following (compulsory):

No later than July 3, 2026:

• A visual including an image of the project, the English title and the name of the production company

No later than August 14, 2026:

• A 30 to 45-second clip or trailer of your project

For more details about the materials to be submitted and the technical specifications, refer to the Cartoon Forum website at: Submit your project | Cartoon Forum