Abstract
Animation studios in European countries such as France and Spain have emerged as the market leaders in Europe. This is in part driven by the proactive steps taken by the governments of these countries by offering a range of tax breaks. The European animation studios started partnering to produce animation content for Television. These alliances resulted in content suited for local population. This is particularly seen in countries such as France, UK, Germany and Spain.
However the European animated feature film industry is still has not achieved the popularity and global appeal of their American counterparts. The feature film industry is more expensive and riskier. However this medium has attracted the interests of animators in Europe, who have been building on their capabilities of producing animation content for TV. International marketing is a key area for improvement for European animation studios. There are very few European films with trans-national success. This is partly due to the diverse cultural backgrounds. However this is undergoing change with a small number of local European productions enjoying European and global success. This includes films such as Chicken Run, Belleville Rendezvous etc.
Table of Contents
- Winds of Change
- DEMAND FOR TV CONTENT
- Feature Film Industry
- MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING
- Collaboration among European Studios
- Drivers for Success
- Trends in Europe
- ANIMATION COST STRUCTURES IN EUROPE
- Animation Movie Budgets in Europe
- Strategies for Animation Film Financing in Europe
- ANIMATION FUNDING AGENCIES
- Television Series Developments in Europe
- PITCHING TELEVISION SERIES TO BROADCASTERS
- Copyright Chain in Europe
- Co-Production Strategies in Europe
- CONTRACTUAL ISSUES
- KEY RIGHTS IN CO-PRODUCTION AGREEMENTS
- CO-PRODUCTIONS AND OUTSOURCING
- Distribution Strategies in Europe
- PRODUCER-DISTRIBUTOR CO-FINANCING PATTERNS
- 3D Market in Europe
- ADVANTAGES OF 3D
- DISADVANTAGES OF 3D
- Industry Constraints
Animation Content Demand in Europe
- Animation Content Required by TV Channels in Europe
Germany
- History and Evolution
- Foreign Influence
- Early Attempts at Local Content Development
- Later Attempts at Local Content Development
- German Animation during the 1990s
- Changing Strategies
- Industry Structure and Location
- Key Players in the Industry
- Co-Production Scenario
- Role of Television Channels
- TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION
- CABLE TELEVISION
- Support from Regional Entities
- TYPES OF PUBLIC FUNDING IN GERMANY
- Animation Schools
- Strategies for German Studios
- Data on Animation Studios in Germany
- Animation Studios in Germany
- TV LOONLAND
- HAHN FILM
- ANIMATIONSSTUDIO LUDEWIG
- CARTOON FILM ROTHKIRCH
- GREENLIGHT MEDIA
- MOTION WORKS
- MUNICH ANIMATION FILM
- RTV FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
- STUDIO FILM BILDER
- TOONS ' N' TALES
- TRIXTER FILM
- Animation Television Channels in Germany
- SUPER RTL
- KI.KA
UK
- Industry Structure
- Industry Success
- Challenges
- Industry Skill Set
- Role of Television Channels
- TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION
- CABLE TELEVISION
- Strategies for Animation Studios in UK
- Data on Animation Studios In the UK
- Animation Studios in the UK
- HIT ENTERTAINMENT
- COSGROVE HALL FILMS
- PASSION PICTURES
- COLLINGWOOD O ' HARE
- TELEMAGINATION
- AARDMAN ANIMATIONS
- CHARACTER SHOP
- Animation Television Channels in UK
- CBBC
- ITV
Italy
- Government Support
- Role of Television Channels
- TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION
- Challenges
- Strategies for Animation Studios in Italy
- Data on Animation Studios in Italy
- Animation Studios in Italy
- MONDO TV
- LUMIQ STUDIOS
- COLOURLAND SRL
- RAINBOW SRL
- QUIPOS
- DE MAS AND PARTNERS
- FARMTOONS PRODUCTIONS
- MOTUS
- STRANEMANI
France
- Industry Structure
- Challenges
- Government Support
- DISTRIBUTION
- Role of Television Channels
- TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION
- CABLE TELEVISION
- Strategies for Animation Studios in France
- Data on Animation Studios in France
- Animation Studios in France
- LA FABRIQUE
- FOLIMAGE
- FRANCE ANIMATION
- CARRERE GROUP
- ANTEFILMS PRODUCTION
- MILLIMAGES
- MARATHON
- TÉLE IMAGES INTERNATIONAL
- DARGAUD MARINA
- XILAM
- Animation Television Channels in France
- FRANCE 5
Spain
- Government Support
- PUBLIC FUNDING SYSTEM IN SPAIN
- Role of Television Channels
- TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION
- CABLE TELEVISION
- Animation Co-Production in Spain
- Challenges
- Strategies for Animation Studios in Spain
- Data on Animation Studios in Spain
- Animation Studios in Spain
- FILMAX ANIMATION
- NEPTUNO FILMS
- CROMOSOMA
- TRIDENTE ANIMATION
- MILIMETROS
- BALEUKO
- PAUSOKA PRODUCTIONS
Denmark
- Challenges
- Strategies for Animation Studios in Denmark
- Data on Animation Studios in Denmark
- Animation Studios in Denmark
- A. FILM
- INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION ENTERTAINMENT
- LEGO
- RADAR FILMS
- IO INTERACTIVE
Sweden
- Challenges
- Strategies for Animation Studios in Sweden
- Data on Animation Studios in Sweden
- Animation Studios in Sweden
- FILMTECKNARNA
- HAPPY LIFE
Hungary
- Industry in Transition
- CO-PRODUCTIONS
- FULL LENGTH FILMS
- Government Support
Figures and Tables
- Table 1: European Animation Film Budgets
- Table 2: List Of European Animated Films
- Table 3: Animation Funding Bodies In Europe
- Table 4: Leading Animation Broadcasters In Europe
- Table 5: Animation Content Demand Forecast - Tv Channels In Europe
- Figure 1: Break-Up Of Animation Content Demand By Tv Channels In Europe
- Table 6: Animation Studios In Germany
- Figure 2: Number Of Animation Studios In Germany
- Figure 3: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In Germany Based On Size
- Figure 5: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In Germany Based On Applications
- Table 7: Animation Studios In The Uk
- Figure 6: Number Of Animation Studios In The Uk
- Figure 7: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In The Uk Based On Size
- Figure 8: Classification Of Animation Studios In The Uk Based On Capabilities
- Figure 9: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In The Uk Based On Applications
- Table 8: Animation Studios In Italy
- Figure 8: Number Of Animation Studios In Italy
- Figure 9: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In Italy Based On Size
- Figure 10: Classification Of Animation Studios In Italy Based On Capabilities
- Figure 11: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In Italy Based On Applications
- Table 9: Animation Studios In France
- Figure 12: Number Of Animation Studios In France
- Figure 13: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In France Based On Size
- Figure 14: Classification Of Animation Studios In France Based On Capabilities
- Figure 15: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In France Based On Applications
- Table 10: Animation Feature Films Produced In Spain
- Table 11: Animation Studios In Spain
- Figure 16: Number Of Animation Studios In Spain
- Figure 17: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In Spain Based On Size
- Figure 18: Classification Of Animation Studios In Spain Based On Capabilities
- Figure 19: Break-Up Of Animation Studios In Spain Based On Applications
- Table 12: Animation Studios In Denmark
- Table 13: Animation Studios In Sweden
