Animated in Poland – Talent Market

1.06, 12.15-14.00 PRESENTATIONS – MOS 4

1.06, 16.00 – 18.00 ONE – ON – ONE MEETINGS – MOS 4 (for pre-registred participants only)

Access with passes: Industry, Industry Pro, Industry Light, Media, Student

Talent Market is a unique opportunity for people from the animation industry, as well as for students and graduates of art schools who are about to launch their career. Creators looking for producers for their projects will have a chance to meet representatives of 9 Polish animation studios and present to them their projects and portfolios. Talent Market is divided into two parts: presentation of animation studios and their newest productions, followed by the one-on-one meetings with participants who can show their work in progress projects and portfolios to the producers.

PRODUCTION STUDIOS:

• Animoon is a production company for animated series and short and full-length films, awarded over 200 times. We specialize in developments of animated projects and create animated brands. We produce projects of high artistic and narrative quality, mainly based on original ideas. Animoon collaborates with executive producers when producing and developing projects, shifting through different techniques and styles and independently bringing together talented teams depending on the project. In 2022 Animoon was awarded with Cartoon Tribute in a Producer of the Year category.

Presented by Kasia Panas

• Krakow Animation Center provides productions in the field of various animation. Located in Krakow, Małopolska, Krakow Animation Center was created by Art. Director Robert Sowa and film producer Aneta Zagórska as an Animation department of Krakow Film Klaster Production House. The Center combines professionals and young creators working in the field of animation. The Center’s goal is to cooperate with artists and creative people involved in animation by original and ambitious film projects combining animation with other film genres, industry events, training, and workshops.

Presented by Robert Sowa

• GS Animation (Grupa Smacznego) is an independent 2D animation studio based in Gdańsk, Poland, with over 20 years of continuous creative activity. We produce animated series and films that resonate with audiences both in Poland and internationally. Our portfolio includes the hit series “Basia” – a box office success in Polish cinemas and currently streaming on Netflix – as well as the cult classic “Mami Fatale”, voiced by celebrity chef Robert Makłowicz, which has become a generational touchstone for Polish children. Our work has been recognized with numerous awards at major festivals at home and abroad. Currently, we are developing a slate of animated features for both family and adult audiences. These include “Rock Bottom”, a psychodelic animated musical, and full-length adaptations of Basia and Mami Fatale. As active members of the animation industry, we co-founded the Polish Animation Producers Association (SPPA) and continue to champion the international visibility and quality of Polish animation. GS Animation brings together original artistic voice, technical craftsmanship, and proven production experience.

Presented by Robert Jaszczurowski

• Letko is a Warsaw-based 2D animation studio founded in 2016, shaping the new wave of Polish animation. We specialize in producing original projects and international co-productions (including “Kill It and Leave This Town” and “Odo”). We blend artistic vision with global reach, employing unique modes of expression – from expressive 2D animation to distinctive visual styles. We craft stories that build connections, pushing the boundaries of storytelling. We are currently working on the series “Freddie – little Chopin”.

Presented by Justyna Grabowska and Piotr Szczepanowicz

• Animwood an independent animation studio and production company based in Kraków, developing film and series projects at the intersection of international markets and original storytelling. Since 2018, it has collaborated with partners such as Amazon MGM Studios and ABC, as well as on European documentary productions. The studio is currently focused on developing original animated projects, with a particular emphasis on narrative and script development.

Presented by Mateusz Stelmaszczyk and Rafał Blecharz

• BluBlu is a design-driven, Oscar-nominated, Sundance-winning studio crafting top-tier animation and design for renowned brands. We’re a passionate collective of artists and dreamers, pushing creative boundaries to tell emotion-driven stories with impact.Our clients include The Academy, Twitter, The New York Times, DDB, Publicis, Uber, Samsung, Lenovo, Riot Games, Deloitte, L’Occitane, Singapore Airlines, and more – a testament to the trust global brands place in our work. Driven by ambition, we work hard to make a difference.

Presented by Mikołaj Błoński, Magdalena Mróz-Stanek oraz Anita Trzyna

• RUMOR is an agency connecting talent — creators and specialists — with producers in animation and illustration. We act as a bridge between talent and production: representing artists, recruiting on behalf of studios, and supporting creatives in building their careers. We believe that success in the creative industry requires two things: outstanding talent and solid structure.

Presented by Karolina Barciszewska

• Filmograf Ltd. has been operating since 2008 in Warsaw, Poland. The studio specializes mainly in 2D animation. It deals with the production of animated and feature films at all stages of production and post-production (including sound pp), starting from the purchase of licenses and rights to scripts, ending with sales and distribution. The company undertakes various production activities, cooperating with domestic and foreign producers (mainly on the European market). Currently, Filmograf is working on the development of two TV series for children, “Tolo&Bolo” for early school audiences and “Didi and the Magic Garden” for preschoolers.

Presented by Aleksander Matuszewski oraz Anna Matuszewska

• Marmolada Films is a production company focused on auteur-driven animation and diverse cinematic forms. Founded in 2022 by producers Justyna Rucińska and Tomasz Łaptaszyński, the company develops and produces distinctive animated and live-action projects with a strong artistic voice and international potential. Marmolada’s films have been recognized at major festivals, including Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Kraków Film Festival, and have been acquired for broadcast by ARTE. Building on its recent productions, including Daria Kopiec’s award-winning animated short The Pool or Death of a Goldfish and the live-action short It’s All Because of Her, co-produced with Studio Munka, Marmolada Films is currently developing a slate of formally distinctive projects. These include JOY by Agata Wieczorek, an ambitious stop-motion co-production with France using hyperrealistic puppets at human scale, and T.M. by Paulina Majda, an immersive 2D animation rooted in painterly techniques. Alongside its core focus on animation, Marmolada Films is actively developing new projects across formats, including live-action and documentary works.

Presented by Justyna Rucińska and Tomasz Łaptaszyński