MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo presents the Animation Series Program, which includes the brand-new Animation Series Gap Financing Market, open to animated series projects from all over the world that are already supported by broadcasters or commissioners and have significant financing in place.
The selection reaches beyond Europe. The submissions reflect the strong international reach of the Animation Series Gap Financing Market, with 24 countries represented. The 19 selected projects represent 15 countries: Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. The selection also features 7 international co-productions, reflecting the program’s strong cross-border dimension and its ability to attract projects seeking international financing, distribution, broadcast and streaming partnerships. The selection combines established European animation territories with projects from Africa, North America and Latin America, offering a diverse overview of creative approaches, production models and stories intended for international audiences. The selected slate covers a broad range of target audiences, from preschoolers to teenagers and young adults.
For preschoolers, the selection includes Coco Yoko, produced by Pipeline Studios and Zumbastico, a Canadian-Chilean co-production that encourages children to observe nature with curiosity and respect and learn to coexist with other living creatures; What’s Up Eesha?, a French-Belgian production by TeamTO Films and Umedia, centered on an independent young penguin and the comic adventures she shares with her friends; Cloudy & Stormy, produced by Laniakea Pictures, a dialogue-free comedy about two kawaii-style puppy sisters with very different personalities; and Mini Missions, produced by 20 Pictures to Midnight, which brings children closer to nature through scientific explorations of plants, animals and the ecosystems around them.
For school-age children and family audiences, the selected projects are Barry Loser, produced by BL Entertainment, part of Big Little Fish Television, an animated British comedy based on Jim Smith’s bestselling books; Doggyworld, produced by Pipeline Studios and Zumbastico, a Canadian-Chilean co-production that explores city life from the perspective of a country dog; Storie in Viaggio, produced by La Sarraz Pictures, an animated journey through Italian myths, traditions and folklore; Little Heroes, a French-Spanish co-production by Fabrique Fantastique and Peekaboo Animation in which two siblings travel back in time to meet notable historical figures as children; and Pet Pals in Dragon Land, produced by Gruppo Alcuni, a fantasy adventure spin-off of the popular Pet Pals series. Little Heroes celebrates role models from different cultures, backgrounds and abilities, showing children that anyone can make a difference.
For older children and tween audiences, the selection includes DragoXP, a Finnish animated comedy produced by Anima Vitae about a thirteen-year-old who is drawn into the world of the online game he is obsessed with; Myth Club, produced by Cartobaleno, about five preteen mythological characters training to become heroes and gods; Mega Tree Majokko & Mega Tree Majokko Presents: Hooray, How Wonderful!, produced by Gigaciao, featuring three imperfect magical heroines in a world where technology has transformed nature; Bibioz Mysteries, produced by Druzina Content, a Brazilian supernatural adventure comedy exploring identity, belonging and acceptance; and Sophie, If You’re There Give Us a Sign!, an Italian-Belgian-Spanish co-production by Brand-Cross, 20 Pictures to Midnight and Digitoonz Entertainment, a gothic supernatural story about grief, family and a girl trapped in a dangerous world of ghosts that encourages audiences to look beyond prejudice toward those who are different. Mega Tree Majokko addresses environmental sustainability with humor, questioning simplistic ideas about what it means to protect the planet.
For teen and young adult audiences, the selection comprises Juniper Mae, an Italian-British co-production by BBC Studios and Movimenti Production following a young inventor who embraces her creativity and becomes an unexpected heroine, challenging conventional gender roles; To Be Tween, produced by Graphilm Entertainment, an anthology addressing contemporary adolescent experiences including social withdrawal, eating disorders and cyberbullying; and Rapunzel, produced by Hathor Filmes, a Brazilian musical fantasy about a sixteen-year-old confronting social restrictions, the music industry and the supernatural power of her hair. Rooted in Black culture, the series tells a story of racial empowerment. Occupation: Witch, a co-production involving Greece, Ireland, Moldova and Portugal led by Lazy Sunday, is a fantasy adventure about political conspiracies, conflict and a young witch’s search for her own path. Representing Africa is Captain Shedeed, an Egyptian stop-motion series produced by Divine Touch Productions. Its protagonist is a father who discovers extraordinary powers as he tries to save his daughter and stop a biological threat that endangers children.
Selected Projects for Animation Series Gap Financing Market 2026
BARRY LOSER
Animation Series
UK
Based on Jim Smith's million-selling, Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning book series, Barry Loser is a 52 x 11' animated comedy celebrating imagination, friendship and the glorious chaos of being ten years old. Set in the fictional town of Mogden, the series follows Barry, an endlessly optimistic boy whose wildly imaginative... more
Main Producers: Georgina Surtees (Big Little Fish Television), Mark Procter (Big Little Fish Television)
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Original title: BIBIOZ MISTÉRIOS
Animation Series
Brazil
When a childish and bored journalist girl receives an old and mysterious family artifact, her beloved childhood zebra-plush becomes what she always dreamed of: an insensitive private detective from the 19th century. Together, Bibi and Oz will face many supernatural beings infiltrated in society! BIBIOZ Mysteries combines comedy, fantasy, and... more
Main Producers: Luciana Druzina
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Original title: كابتن شديد
Animation Series
Egypt
Captain Shadeed is a stop-motion animated series for children that follows the adventures of an imaginative young hero who transforms everyday situations into exciting missions. Alongside a diverse group of friends, Captain Shadeed tackles challenges through creativity, teamwork, empathy, and problem-solving instead of force. Each episode blends humor, adventure, and... more
Main Producers: Ramy EL Gabry (DIVINETOUCH PRODUCTION)
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Original title: CHMURKA I BURZA
Animation Series
Poland
Cloudy leaps into every adventure with boundless enthusiasm, while her cautious older sister Stormy does everything she can to keep her safe. Together, these lovable puppy sisters turn the smallest everyday situations into wildly imaginative, laugh-out-loud adventures. Whether they’re searching for the perfect birthday gift, trying a delicious new snack... more
Main Producers: Mateusz Kowalczyk (Laniakea Pictures), Zofia Ścisłowska (LANIAKEA PICTURES)
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Animation Series
Canada, Chile
Coco Yoko follows Yoko, a seven-year-old bursting with energy and curiosity, and Coco, his tender-hearted geckodrile friend, as they explore the Colorada Jungle. For Yoko, every day is an invitation to discover something new: a parade of ants, a mysterious sound, the delicate fall of a raindrop or a tiny... more
Main Producers: Luis Lopez (Pipeline Studios)
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Original title: MUNDOPERRO
Animation Series
Canada, Chile
Ciro is a free-spirited country dog whose life changes when he is adopted by eight-year-old Sofía and follows her to the big city. Suddenly, everything is unfamiliar: crowded sidewalks, traffic lights, subway trains, towering buildings, strange smells, loud sirens and a bewildering set of rules that make absolutely no sense... more
Main Producers: Luis Lopez (Pipeline Studios)
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Animation Series
Finland
Animation
DragoXP is a thirteen-year-old boy obsessed with Wildworld, the online video game that has become his whole life. Inside the game he is the mightiest warrior in the land, wielding a badass sword and fighting skills to match. In the real world he is an awkward geek who can't even... more
Main Producers: Timo Suomi (Anima Vitae), Antti Haikala (Anima Vitae)
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Animation Series
Italy, UK
When a malfunction with one of her inventions causes Juniper Mae to crash-land in the forests beyond her city, she discovers a world of mystery, ancient knights, and one green tama-tama friend, Albie. Inspired by the Guardian Knights of old, Juniper steps up to protect her city. But when catastrophic... more
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Animation Series
Belgium, Spain
Bruno and Olivia spend most of their time at home. While Bruno loves books, his energetic sister Olivia prefers inventing superhero adventures. Whenever her play reminds Bruno of a historical figure, they decide to travel back in time. Their portal is an old sofa in the reading room. Crawling underneath... more
Main Producers: Tom VAN GESTEL (FABRIQUE FANTASTIQUE)
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Animation Series
Italy
The story is set on a planet divided between vast deserts and artificial forests created by Ki-Tech, a powerful intergalactic corporation that has transformed nature into technology. On this planet, trees do much more than produce oxygen and shade: there are lamp trees, car trees, television trees and special seeds... more
Main Producers: FRANCESCA PRESENTINI (GIGACIAO SRL)
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Original title: LES PETITES CHOSES
Animation Series
Belgium
Mini Missions is a 3D animated preschool series enhanced by a short 2D Home XP segment at the end of each episode. Every story transforms a child's everyday question into a miniature adventure. Why is the sky blue? Why does cheese smell? Is a frog an insect? Guided by Karl,... more
Main Producers: François Lefebvre (20 Pictures to Midnight)
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Animation Series
Italy
Welcome to the Myth Club – boot camp, clubhouse and sleep-away dorm to five fantastical young friends away from home for the first time, in training to become full-grown members of the mythic Greece.Here, our mini mythic maniacs train in mythic skills – skills they’ll one day need if they... more
Main Producers: Elena Castellani (Cartobaleno Srl), Valeria Brancia (Cartobaleno Srl)
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Animation Series
Greece, Ireland, Moldavia, Portugal
A student of magic with a tragic childhood tries to smart her way out of an internship and ends up entangled in political conspiracies that could lead to a cross-species war. Just your regular Tuesday for a future professional witch. Volha, a gifted young witch, is sent to a remote... more
Main Producers: Artem Vasilyev (Metrafilms), Alan Keane (Lazy Sunday)
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Original title: CUCCIOLI - IL MONDO DEI DRAGHI
Animation Series
Italy
Defeated but far from beaten, Crow Witch flees to Dragon Land and teams up with Perfido, a fierce alien who has taken over this world and plans to turn all dragons into robot creatures. It will be up to little Dragonet and the Pet Pals to face this new threat... more
Main Producers: Francesco Manfio (Gruppo Alcuni)
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Animation Series
Brazil
Isa, a 16-year-old girl, lives at the top of the highest hill in the favela. Her hair, a supernatural 4C-type curl, has a life of its own and a strong personality, growing incessantly and harboring significant secrets. The girl is raised by her aunt with excessive care, limiting her activities... more
Main Producers: Daniela Azeredo (Hathor Filmes)
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Original title: SOPHIE, SE CI SEI BATTI UN COLPO!
Animation Series
Italy, Belgium, Spain
Thirteen-year-old Sophie mourns her grandfather Thomas everyday in the Milan cemetery. Her reality shatters when two mischievous ghost children from the "World Below" perform a forbidden "Vivitic Séance," accidentally pulling Sophie into the realm of the “World Below”. As the first living soul trapped in that world, Sophie becomes a... more
Main Producers: Emanuela Cavazzini (Brand-Cross Srl)
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Original title: STORIE IN VIAGGIO
Animation Series
Italy
Storie in Viaggio explores Italy’s myths and legends, from Abruzzo’s snake hunters and Ivrea’s Battle of the Oranges to Trentino’s Krampus and Naples’ Monaciello. Each episode is dedicated to a legend of our folklore that will allow us to learn more about our history and our cultural roots. The series... more
Main Producers: Alessandro Borrelli (La Sarraz Pictures)
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Animation Series
Italy
Eight episodes. Eight different stories. Eight students who cross paths every day in the school corridors, each carrying an inner world filled with questions, struggles, and unspoken dreams.As their lives unfold between reality and the digital space, each of them is forced to confront a personal battle—one that will shape... more
Main Producers: Anna Lucia Pisanelli (Graphilm)
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Original title: QUOI D'NEUF ISHA ?
Animation Series
Belgium, France
EESHA is an independent and curious little penguin. She loves to create, tinker, explore, and discover the world in her own unique way. She lives on an icefloe with her well-meaning but often clumsy group of friends. They always show up to help Eesha or ask for her help, each... more
Main Producers: Marco Balsamo (TeamTO Films)
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