Young Horizons Industry and Cinekid for Professionals have unveiled the 21 producers selected to participate in the 2025 Producers LINK.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a pleasure to introduce this new group of talented emerging producers selected for the fifth edition of Producers LINK,\u201d said Zofia Horszczaruk, head of Young Horizons Industry. \u201cTheir selection reflects the growing ambition and diversity of children\u2019s media across Europe. Through this program, we aim to equip them with essential skills, connect them with essential international networks and inspire them with case studies of some of the most successful recent projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe continued and new support from our partners and the enthusiasm from participants year after year confirm that Producers LINK plays an important role in shaping the future of children\u2019s content. We look forward to seeing the impact these producers will make in the years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over the course of two events, the selected producers will engage in a series of sessions and workshops focused on audience development and audience awareness approaches, international co-production and pitch deck creation. The program will also include case studies of successful European projects in collaboration with its partners. This year, the program is made in collaboration with three new partners: the Finnish Film Foundation, Screen Ireland and the Swedish Film Institute.<\/p>\n
By participating in the program, the selected producers will also get a chance to attend Cinekid for Professionals and Young Horizons Industry. The former is running from October 21 to 24, while the latter is taking place from September 29 to October 1.<\/p>\n
The producers selected for the 2025 edition are Ani Antonova of Animadre Studio (Austria); Dino Krpan of Diedra (Croatia); Goran Ribari\u0107 of Lux Film (Croatia); Anne H\u00f8rlyck of Nimbus Film (Denmark); Kristofer Piir of Allfilm O\u00dc (Estonia); Tiina Pesonen (Finland); Julia Dordel of Dorcon Film (Germany); Eliza Plocienniak-Alvarez of Blaue Pampelmuse (Germany); Konstantinos Koukoulis of \u03a0LANKTON (Greece); Peter Gal of Dracula & Partners Productions (Hungary); Orsolya Sipos of SALTO FILMS (Hungary); Lauren Fee of JAM Media (Ireland); Laura McNicholas of 925 Productions (Ireland); Noa Defesche of Een van de jongens (The Netherlands); Zo\u00eb Niezen of IJswater Films (The Netherlands); David Leader of 73 Eyes Film Production (Norway); Barbara Schmitt of INTHEMOOD Film (Norway); Zuzanna Maszka of GS Animation\/Grupa Smacznego (Poland); \u010carna Vu\u010dini\u0107 of NAKED (Serbia); Radka Machalov\u00e1 of Bright Sight Pictures (Slovakia); and Liselotte Persson of Gr\u00e5klippan (Sweden).<\/p>\n
Producers LINK is \u201ca great place for education, new connections and new potential co-productions,\u201d noted Jure Bu\u0161i\u0107 of Jaka Produkcija (Croatia), a participant of the 2024 edition. \u201cGreat organization with an excellent combination within two well-known festivals and markets for children content.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTaking part in the Producers LINK program last year was a real eye opener for me,\u201d noted Floor de Wolf of Mooie Nel (The Netherlands), another 2024 participant. \u201cIt gave me the chance to explore the evolving world of children\u2019s media alongside a group of passionate producers. The program offered not just fresh industry insights but also a space for creative exchange and reflection. It left me feeling inspired to create meaningful content for young audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jessica Cohen, coordinator for Cinekid for Professionals, added, \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to welcome our new partners from Ireland, Sweden and Finland, bringing even more perspectives to the Producers Link program. As the program grows internationally, it\u2019s clear that its role as a meeting point for children\u2019s content producers\u2014to build networks, share ideas and hone their skills\u2014is more relevant than ever. We\u2019re hugely grateful to all our partners new and returning; their continued support is what makes this possible.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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