Cartoon Forum’s 2018 Tributes Nominees Announced
Cartoon Forum, which takes place September 10-13 in Toulouse, France, has announced its Cartoon Tributes nominees. The annual awards recognize outstanding achievements, companies or personalities that have had a positive and dynamic influence on TV animation industry over the last year.
In its 29th year, Cartoon Forum brings together animated series development teams with broadcasters, producers and financiers looking for new ideas, projects and collaboration opportunities. This year’s event features presentations on 86 original projects from across Europe.
All professionals attending 2018’s Cartoon Forum can vote on-site for awards given in three categories: Broadcaster, Investor/Distributor and Producer of the Year. The awards ceremony will be held on September 13, with winners taking home a Cartoon Tributes trophy.
This year, the nominees are:
Broadcaster of the Year
Deakids | Italy
Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) | Finland
Hopster | United Kingdom
Netflix | USA
TF1 Unité Jeunesse | France
Investor/Distributor of the Year
9 Story Distribution International | Ireland
Connectoon | Italy
Gaumont Distribution TV | France
Miam ! Animation | France
Producer of the Year
Akkord Film Produktion | Germany
Ánima Kitchent Media | Spain
Folimage | France
Ink and Light | Finland / Ireland
The Illuminated Film Company | United Kingdom
Source: CARTOON