Activities 2018

ANIMATION PITCHING SESSIONS DAY 1: TV SERIES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH | 10.30 AM – 12 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

ANIMATION PITCHING SESSIONS DAY 2: FEATURE FILMS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH | 10.30 AM – 12 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

Presentation of 15 Latin American Feature Films and TV series projects in development or preproduction looking for strategic partners to complete their finance plan and finish the project. A jury of experts will choose 4 winning projects that will be part of a special program by Animation! at MIFA 2019 (Annecy International Animation Festival, France).

PRESELECTION

• Géraldine Baché – Head of Projects MIFA, CITIA (Francia)

COACH

• Heather Kenyon – Senior Vice President, Development & Production at Citizen Skull Productions (USA)

JURY

• Géraldine Baché – Head of Projects MIFA, CITIA (France)
• Justine Bannister – International TV and Media Strategist & Founder at JUST B. (France)
• Rita Street – Development Consultant & Executive Producer – Panita Productions (USA)
• Karen Vermeulen – Head of Global Distribution & Co-production & Managing Director – Cloudco Entertainment (UK)

ANIMATION! PITCHING SESSIONS 2018 AWARDS

• MIFA / Annecy (France): Accreditation and official selection for 4 projects to take part in an Animation! special section at MIFA 2019.

OTHER PRIZES

• Señal Colombia: Direct access to participate in the 2019 pitchings.
• Festival Pixelatl (Mexico): Accreditation (Summit Passport) for 1 project leader to participate in the 2019 edition of the festival.
• Special prize La Liga de la Animación Iberoamericana consisting in tickets, accommodation, support and accreditation for 1 project representative to take part in the 2019 edition of the Quirino Ibero-American Animation Awards (Tenerife, Spain), and tickets, accommodation and accreditation (Summit Passport) for 1 representative to participate in the 2019 edition of Pixelatl Festival (Mexico).
• Animation! / Bridging the Gap Call: A grant to participate in BTG 2019 which includes registration, accommodation and support during the course days provided by Bridging The Gap.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH | 6.15 PM / 7.15 PM | SCREENING THEATER 5 – CINEMARK PUERTO MADERO

Four upcoming Latin American animated feature films showcased in an exclusive program as part of the market screenings.

During Animation! there will be a series of keynotes by international guests planned in order to foster professionals from the region and help them develop their potential.

Join executive producer Rita Street (Disney EMEA’s “Space Chickens in Space”) as she shares the pitching secrets that have helped her land 18 development deals in the past decade and turn 7 of those contracts into greenlights.

*(a.k.a.) the stuff no one teaches you in school

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH | 5 PM / 7 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

Being aware of the latest trends in consumption, viewing habits, and changing platform demands can help you when creating your content, protecting your property, increasing popularity and ensuring its longevity.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH | 4 PM / 6 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 1 – UCA

How to get the right balance between creativity and business objectives. Practical guide and tips to get co-production deals, financing and distribution.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH | 4 PM / 6 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

Animation experts and professionals from the United States, Europe and Latin America will join us this year to provide a regional and international outlook on animation and to reflect on some topics of interest to the industry.

Lucas Arechaga: Programming Strategy & Operations Director for Cartoon Network LATAM – (Argentina)

Key advice for creators willing to submit their proposals to the Cartoon Network LATAM Original Productions team.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10TH | 3.30 PM / 5 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

Ricardo Cortés Vera: Head of Commission Editor Señal Colombia – RTVC (Colombia)

The work process in the channel with regard to animated projects for which audiences have influence on content creation. Alternatives to get your properties produced by Señal Colombia.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH | 2.30 PM / 3.30 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

• José Luis Farias: Quirino Awards / Diboos (Spain)
• José Iñesta: Quirino Awards (Mexico)
• Gonzalo Azpiri: Animar Cluster (Argentina)
• Milton Guerrero: Animation Peru (Peru)
• José Navarro: ANIMACHI (Chile)
• Liliana Rincón: GEMA (Colombia)

Presentation of the 2019 edition of the Quirino Awards for Ibero-American Animation. Panel about association and co-participation models in Ibero America.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH | 12 PM / 1.30 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

Belli Ramírez: Production Management Consultant – Mr. Cohl (Spain)

The importance of having the right production plan. Presentation of the success case Pocoyo.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH | 3 PM / 4 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 1 – UCA

Nicolás Schmerkin: Director and Founder Autour de minuit (France)

Producer of the Oscar-winning ‘Logorama’ will share his vision of the animation market and co-production alternatives beyond the world of feature films and series. Short films as a first step to reach other formats.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH | 12.30 pm / 1.30 pm | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

José Carlos García de Letona: Vice President at Ánima Estudios (Mexico)

With almost two dozen feature films and eight television series, Ánima Estudios is the animation company that has most production in the region. Its vice-president shares the secrets of this company leader in Latin America.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH | 3 PM / 4 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

ANIMATION! PITCHING WORKSHOP

Closed Activity

Working and practice session focused on pitching, aimed at improving their Market presentations for the selected productions at Animation! Pitching Sessions.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH | 9 PM / 1.30 PM | GROUND FLOOR AUDITORIUM 2 – UCA

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ANIMATION! WORKING SESSION

Closed Activity

Representatives of animation projects in development will take part in work groups with specialists that will provide feedback and advice.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH | 3.30 PM / 6 PM | PRODUCERS LOUNGE, FIRST FLOOR – UCA

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ANIMATION! SPEED DATING: MEET THE PROJECTS

Closed Activity

One-to-one meetings with representatives of animation projects.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14TH | 9.30 AM / 12 PM | VS LOUNGE, GROUND FLOOR – UCA

Bridging The Gap and Animation! come together to make a special call for Argentine animated TV series projects.

A pre-selection committee formed by members of Bridging The Gap evaluated the projects and selected the finalists that will have access to a face-to-face interview during the Animation! days in the Ventana Sur Market.

The winning project will receive a grant to participate in the 2019 Bridging The Gap and will be announced at the 2018 Animation! Awards Ceremony.

For more information: animation@ventana-sur.com