Fantoche Industry Day
“Think Outside the Frame” – pushing the boundaries of familiar formats and thinking about animation on a larger scale is the motto of Industry Day, which takes place on Thursday this year. We have set aside a day for exchange and collaboration, as well as for
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curated by: Amélie Cochet, Veronica L. Montaño
Moderated by: Monika Schärer
Industry Breakfast
A relaxed introduction to an inspiring day of events over coffee and pastries.
9:00 – 9:30, Trafo Hall 36.2
FoKus: Co-Productions
A panel discussion and Q&A on cross-border co-productions of animated film projects: challenges, advantages, framework conditions and experiences.
9:30 – 10:40, Trafo Hall 36.2
With:
- Clémence Pun (Producer, Hélium Films)
- Marjolaine Perreten (Director, Nadasdy Film)
- Corinna Marschall (Managing Director, MEDIA Desk Schweiz)
FoKus: THE ART OF COMMERCIAL
ANIMATION
Discussion and Q&A about the art of successfully incorporating your own visions, skills and stipulations into commercial projects: How to stay true to yourself and inspire your clients.
10:50 – 12:00, Trafo Hall 36.2
With:
- Dani Bordelon (Junior Producer, Golden Wolf & Creative Collaborator, Doodles)
- Katie Menzies (Co-Founder and Illustrator, Cabeza Patata)
- Nino Christen (Director, Animator and Illustrator)
Workshop: Pitching
An interactive workshop for successfully pitching stories with a focus on themes and story principles, led by story consultant Paul Tyler (Handling Ideas) from Copenhagen.
13:00 – 15:00, Trafo, Hertz
Number of places is limited, Register here by 28.8.2025
Portfolio Review
Representatives from various studios provide feedback on portfolios in brief speed-dating sessions and share information about any job vacancies.
13:00 – 14:00, Trafo Hall 36.2
Number of places is limited, Register here by 28.8.2025
Presentation: Fortiche – Backgrounds in arcane
Simon Magnan is Supervisor Environment 3D at the French studio Fortiche, the company behind the globally popular series “Arcane”. He provides insight into how to successfully blend 3D and 2D techniques. The presentation includes a Q&A.
14:15 – 15:15, Trafo Hall 36.2
Artist Talk: Sander Joon
Award-winning Estonian animator Sander Joon (“Velodrool”, “Sounds Good”, “Sierra”) talks about his artistic vision, his working practices and upcoming projects, followed by a Q&A.
15:30 – 16:45, Trafo Halle 36.2
In presence of: Sander Joon
In cooperation with: Eesti Filmi Instituut
Swiss Animation Industry Award (SAIA)
In cooperation with the Swissfilm Association, the shortlist of the best animated commissioned films in Switzerland will be presented and a winning film selected. The focus of “What’s up Switzerland?” is on the Projektil collective.
17:00 – 18:30, Trafo Halle 36.2
Note regarding the time: The event begins at 17:00 not at 17:15 as indicated in the physical programme.
Presenting Partner: SWISSFILM ASSOCIATION