TAC to Feature Cartoon Connection Canada-EU

OTTAWA: The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) and the Brussels-based non-profit association Cartoon are to host Cartoon Connection Canada-EU at the Television Animation Conference (TAC), from October 18 to 20.

Cartoon Connection Canada-EU will provide a forum for animation professionals to discuss the best ways to boost the trade of productions between Europe and Canada. The event is limited to 100 producers, broadcasters and distributors from Europe and Canada. The event will feature formal presentations, panel discussions, case studies and one-on-one meetings. Cartoon Connection also gives Canadian delegates the opportunity to present their animation projects to European producers. The objective is to generate interest in the European market and to initiate co-productions.

The event will take place October 18 to 20 at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario.

“Cartoon Connection was created to initiate and establish lasting professional relationships between European producers, distributors and their counterparts,” said TAC director Azarin Sohrabkhani. “It’s a necessary first step in fostering a deeper understanding about the Canadian and European animation markets. In addition, it is a great way to showcase innovative, Canadian animation projects and to encourage the Canadian industry’s growth in the European market.”