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Facing a ‘Global Animation Crisis,’ European Industry Heavyweights Debate AI, Media Regulations, Co-Production Support and Sustainable Practices at Barcelona’s Animar BCN
Delegates from 24 countries issued suggestions to ensure Europe's animation industry weathers the current 'global animation crisis.'
The gathered professionals, which included producers, distributors, broadcasters, film fund organizers and government representatives, participated in a series of four targeted working groups in which several shared conclusions were made about the future of European animation. The group also advocated that the definition of what constitutes a “European work” for quota purposes be reinforced to better safeguard IP retention within Europe as a means of supporting the long-term growth of the region’s industry. “Faced with underfunded children’s programming and a global animation crisis,” Animar’s co-pro working group emphasized the need for better co-production tools and more collaboration between financial institutions and broadcasters to support projects during the developmental stage.
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