Euro Connection 2027
Short film producers looking for a European co-producer can pitch here during the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market in February 2027.
closes today
Pitch event or market Bordeaux, France
Cartoon Movie 2027
Run by CARTOON (European Association of Animation Film)
Animated features at any phase, from first concept to sneak preview, are pitched to European financiers and distributors at this forum in Bordeaux. Only independent producers based in Creative Europe MEDIA countries may submit, one film each, so writers take part through their producer. The 2027 edition runs March 2 to 4.
Final deadline Nov 12, 2026 (closes in 23 days)
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Dates
| Deadline | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Final | Nov 12, 2026 | not stated |
It runs Mar 2 to 4, 2027 in Bordeaux.
Deadlines are as the organizer states them. Check the time zone on the official page.
At a glance
- Entry fee
- Fee not statedNo submission fee is stated; selected teams pay to register
- Formats
- Feature
- Language
- English
- Where
- Bordeaux, France (in person)
- Who can apply
- Independent production companies registered in a Creative Europe MEDIA country (the EU plus Norway, Serbia, Ukraine and others; UK main producers excluded). Animated features of at least 60 minutes with at least half animation, meant for cinemas, at concept, development, production or sneak preview stage. One film per company.
What to send
- Also asked for
- Letter of interest from a distributor, sales agent or streamer (optional at concept stage); declare any AI use.
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What it gives besides money
A pitch to European distributors, sales agents and financiers at the animation feature forum in Bordeaux.
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