Animation : Besides Kidscreen, Annecy and MIP Jr where are good animation markets to attend? by Kevin Jackson

https://www.animationmagazine.net/summit/

it’s still pricey and more of a centralized networking event.

It depends what you are looking to accomplish. Unless you have a completed property, or solid package for a property (proof of concept designs and team) for series or feature, the "markets" aren't going to help much unless you happen to hit it off with a rep or company that wants to partner. However, there are many animation events where you can meet artists and others who can help you get your project in shape. The summit Bob noted is a very small setting compared to most markets and would be a good place to network, there is also Lightbox (happening next weekend) CTN in November, an new one just launched this year called Animaton Y'all (it's in TN).

In general, getting an animated project to "market" is similar to a live-action, but it is not the same. It's a small tight-knit community so the more you immerse yourself in it with industry events (that aren't all about pitching projects) the more you will be equipped to answer the tough questions when your project is ready to go to market. I put together a basic overview about a year ago: Animation guide: https://indd.adobe.com/view/5336b38e-31cf-424d-b194-034c437f59fc

Thanks Laurie Ashbourne this was very helpful.

Kevin Jackson great question, this is all new to me. What exactly do you mean by animation markets? Never heard of this before.

What is Kidscreen, MIP Jr, Annecy? Learning something new here.

Cyrus Sales an animation market is similar to a film market like American Film Market, MIPCOM, Durban Filmmart, Berlinale etc. It's a convention where buyers and seller meet. So, picture filmmakers, sales agents, distributors etc. are all in one space, looking to negotiate.

Kevin Jackson thanks for clarifying. Learn something new literally every day in this industry.