Variety takes a look at the 15th annual Cartoon Movie, Europe’s gathering for animation enthusiasts. Fifty-six projects are set to premiere, including three movies: Miffy: The Movie based off the Dutch children’s TV series, Aya of Yop City described as a teen soap opera and it is based off a graphic novels series, and lastly Loulou’s Secret a 2D film based off a popular children’s book.“European producers, who live in a public support eco-system, are finally catching up, becoming more ambitious to at least try to make films that match the American movies in terms of story and character,” said Philip Einstein Lipski, at Denmark’s Einstein Film. A large portion of Cartoon Movie is also dedicated to the gaming industry and the new revenue options there. Cartoon Movie continues through March 8 in Lyon, France.
15th Cartoon Movie is underway