Il Cartoons on the Bay 2025 è arrivato al secondo giorno del suo programma “professional”. Come ben sappiamo, l’evento si terrà fino al 1 giugno 2025 in quel di Pescara. Anche oggi dunque sono previsti molti panel, che come sempre inizieranno alle ore 10:00 e si estenderanno fino alle 18:30.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Presentation
FESTIVAL OPENING
Presentation of the topic of the year, guest country, and festival juries.
Presentazione del tema dell’anno, del paese ospite e delle giurie del festival.
International Jury: Noah Falstein (Game Designer and Consultant at George Lucas Educational Foundation), Patricia Hidalgo (Director of Children & Education, BBC British Broadcasting Corporation), Irene Pothecary-Huse (Head of Children’s and Young Adults Acquisitions, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation), Vicky Schroderus (Senior Executive, International Co-Productions & Acquisitions, YLE Finnish Broadcasting Company), Pierre Siracusa (Director of Animation, Young Audiences and Education, France Télévisions)
Feature Film Jury: Rob Minkoff (Director, Animator and Producer), Flavio Natalia (Editor-in-Chief, Ciak Magazine), Alberto Rigoni (Head of Content and Productions, Lucca Crea Srl)
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Virtual Networking Session
VIRTUAL CO-PRODUCTION BREAKFAST: Italy-Nordics
Overview of the funding and tax incentive system for animation and kids products in Italy and the Nordics. Panoramica sui sistemi di finanziamento e incentivi fiscali per l’animazione e i prodotti per bambini in Italia e nei paesi Nordici.
A virtual event realized in collaboration with Cartoon Italia (Italy) to boost networking.
Speakers: Alessandra Principini (Vice President, Cartoon Italia), Remote Speakers
Moderated by Gun Akyuz (Research Editor, C21 Media)
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Presentation
FOCUS: NORDICS
FOCUS: NORDICS
Presentation of the most recent animation and children’s content production in the Nordics.
Presentazione della più recente produzione di contenuti di animazione e per bambini nei Paesi Nordici.
Speakers: Vicky Schroderus (Senior Executive, International Co-Productions & Acquisitions, YLE Finnish Broadcasting Company), Irene Pothecary-Huse (Head of Children’s and Young Adults Acquisitions, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation)
Moderator: Federica Pazzano
30’ COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
Sponsored by Red Monk Studio
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Presentation
ANGRY BIRDS: FROM MULTIPLATFORM ENGAGEMENT TO EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL
ANGRY BIRDS: DALL’ ENGAGEMENT MULTIPIATTAFORMA
AL POTENZIALE EDUCATIVO
Presenting its latest collaboration with award-winning educational platform Legends of Learning, Rovio reinforces the educational potential of an IP already beloved by several generations of audiences.
Presentando la sua ultima collaborazione con la pluripremiata piattaforma educativa Legends of Learning, Rovio rafforza il potenziale educativo di un’IP già amata da diverse generazioni di pubblico.
Speakers: Pekka Korpela (Program Manager The Angry Birds Movie 3, Rovio Entertainment Corporation)
Interviewer: Max Giovagnoli
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Award Presentation
SERGIO BONELLI AWARD 2025
PREMIO SERGIO BONELLI 2025
Sponsored by Sergio Bonelli Editore
Jury: Davide Bonelli (General Manager, Sergio Bonelli Editore), Michele Masiero (Editorial Director, Sergio Bonelli Editore), Pierluigi Colantoni (Director of Rai Direzione Creativa), Maurizio Imbriale (Rai Distribution Director), Roberto Genovesi (Director of Rai Kids, Artistic Director Cartoons on the Bay)
Speaker: Lorenzo Ceccotti LRNZ
Interviewer: Roberto Genovesi
1:00 PM
LUNCH PRANZO
By Invitation / Su invito
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Location: Networking Area)
Networking Session
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Young talents and production companies meet up for this unique opportunity to network.
Un’opportunità unica di networking e incontro tra i giovani talenti e gli studi di produzione.
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Round Table
BUILDING LOCAL FRANCHISES: FROM CONSUMER INSIGHTS TO MULTIPLATFORM SUCCESS
COSTRUIRE FRANCHISE LOCALI: DALLE PREFERENZE DEI CONSUMATORI AL SUCCESSO MULTIPIATTAFORMA
From understanding consumer habits and expectations through research to monetizing content on streaming platforms like YouTube and leveraging TV broadcasting, we’ll discuss a framework to nurture local IPs into thriving franchises.
Dall’analisi delle abitudini e delle preferenze dei consumatori supportata dalla ricerca, alla monetizzazione su piattaforme di video streaming come YouTube e alla programmazione televisiva, analizzeremo come supportare la crescita di franchise locali attraverso molteplici media.
Speakers: Paola Gnoni (Kids Channel Manager, Rai), Pamela Saiu (Market Research Manager, Hubits), Carlo Rossetti (Founder & CEO, DNA Network), Dario Dionoro (Deputy Director Marketing Corporate, Rai)
Moderator: Federica Pazzano
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Case History
HOT WHEELS: FROM TOYS AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT TO ANIMATION AND VIDEO GAME
HOT WHEELS: DAI GIOCATTOLI E DAI CONTENUTI
USER-GENERATED ALL’ANIMAZIONE E AI VIDEOGIOCHI
With over 55 years of history, Hot Wheels – one of the most iconic toy brands in the world- has successfully expanded its universe across multiple platforms: from physical toys to fan-generated content, animated series, and video games.
Hot Wheels, uno dei marchi più iconici al mondo con oltre 55 anni di storia alle spalle, ha ampliato con successo il proprio universo su molteplici piattaforme: dai giocattoli fisici ai contenuti generati dai fan, dalle serie animate ai videogiochi.
Speakers: Eleonora Schiavoni (Head of Consumer Products – Italy, Spain & Portugal Mattel EMEA), Francesca Tognetti (Product Manager Hot Wheels, Milestone)
Moderator: Roberta Nebbia (Managing Director, Licensing Italia), Marco Accordi Rickards
15’ COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
Sponsored by Red Monk Studio
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Masterclass
STORYTELLING: CREATING THE UNEXPECTED
STORYTELLING: CREARE L’INASPETTATO
Emmy award-winning Writer, Producer, and Showrunner Daniel Knauf is known for crafting unusual, unexpected, and irresistibly intriguing stories. Drawing from his work on internationally acclaimed series, he reveals his secrets to building unforgettable stories for the screen.
Lo sceneggiatore, produttore e showrunner vincitore di un Emmy Award Daniel Knauf è noto per la sua abilità nel creare storie insolite, sorprendenti e intriganti. Partendo dalla sua esperienza su titoli di fama internazionale, ci illustrerà i segreti per costruire racconti indimenticabili per lo schermo.
Guest: Daniel Knauf (Writer & Producer, USA)
Interviewer: Federica Pazzano
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Keynote – Remote Session
WORKING WITH NORTH AMERICA: PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR EUROPEAN CREATORS
LAVORARE CON IL NORD AMERICA: GUIDA PRATICA PER I CREATORI EUROPEI
Former Creative Artists Agency (CAA) agent and CEO of Newmation, David Neumann, walks you through the essential steps to collaborate with US companies and navigate the North America entertainment landscape.
David Neumann, ex agente di Creative Artists Agency (CAA) e CEO di Newmation, illustrerà i passaggi fondamentali per collaborare con le aziende statunitensi e orientarsi nel panorama dell’intrattenimento nordamericano.
Remote Speaker: David Neumann (CEO at Newmation, USA) Interviewer: Federica Pazzano
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Presentation
TEASER PREVIEW: ENRICO MATTEI, IL GIGANTE
An animated feature film tells the story of Enrico Mattei, the founder of ENI and a pioneer of Italy’s energy independence.
Un lungometraggio animato racconta la storia di Enrico Mattei, fondatori dell’ENI e pioniere dell’indipendenza energetica italiana.
Speakers: Agostino Saccà (CEO, Pepito Produzioni), Salvo Carramusa (Director), Miriam Esther Gallina (Animation Producer & Screenwriter)
