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November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Navigating the Future of Children’s Media: A Sneak Peek into Kidscreen Summit 2024

Kidscreen stands as the foremost international trade publication dedicated to fulfilling informational requirements and catering to the interests of professionals within the realm of children’s entertainment.

Every year, leaders, innovators, and creatives from the international children’s entertainment sector come together for the Kidscreen Summit. The summit provides a forum for networking, gaining knowledge about market trends, and investigating fresh prospects. Covering a wide range of subjects related to the rapidly growing children’s content sector, the Kidscreen Summit includes everything from digital media and licensing to live-action and animated television.

Important Dates:

Event Dates:

Kidscreen Summit 2024 is set to take place from February 4 to February 7, 2024, at Marriot Marquis San Diego. Mark your calendars for this exciting event that promises to be a hub of inspiration and collaboration.

Registration Dates:

Early Bird rate (expires Nov 24)

Early Bird registration typically offers cost savings, making it advisable for industry professionals to secure their spots early. Keep an eye on the official Kidscreen Summit website for specific details and updates on registration.

Kidscreen summit 2024 Venue and Location

What to Expect:

Access partners and talent

Connect with everyone you want to work with in the future. Kidscreen Summit offers unrivaled access to leaders in the international kids’ entertainment industry. We bring together creators, buyers, and distributors of children’s programming for meaningful pitching and networking.

Learn from industry leaders

Gather practical insights into the business of children’s media from industry leaders and innovators. Engage in critical dialogue on issues that affect the industry in panels and roundtable discussions.

Fast-track your business

Through facilitated networking sessions such as Speed Pitching, Cocktails with…, Lunch & Learn Brainpick, and Pitch Prep, it’s easy to connect with potential partners and investors who can propel your business forward, The Kidscreen Summit 2024 is going to be a huge deal for people who care deeply about making great media for kids. By participating, professionals in the field can influence the future of children’s media and learn about the newest developments in the field. Mark your calendars, register early, and get ready to be inspired by this gathering of leaders in the field of children’s entertainment.

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

MIPCOM, KIDSCREEN, or ANNECY: Which Animation Festival is Right for Your Small Studio?

Mipcom KIdscreen or Annecy Animation Festival

For small animation studios looking to make their mark in the industry, attending animation festivals can be a game-changer. These events offer an invaluable platform to showcase talent, network with industry professionals, secure potential deals, and gain inspiration from the latest trends and innovations. However, with numerous animation festivals around the world, choosing the right one for your small studio can be a challenging decision. In this blog, we’ll explore three prominent animation festivals—MIPCOM, KIDSCREEN, and ANNECY—and help you determine which one aligns best with your studio’s goals and aspirations.

MIPCOM: The Global Content Market

MIPCOM, held annually in Cannes, France, is one of the most significant entertainment trade shows in the world. While it covers a wide spectrum of content, it is an essential event for the animation industry. MIPCOM attracts a vast array of international buyers, distributors, producers, and broadcasters, making it an excellent platform to pitch and sell your animation projects. This festival provides opportunities for small studios to engage in co-production partnerships, secure distribution deals, and gain exposure in the global market.

Pros:

Access to a diverse range of international buyers and decision-makers.
The potential to secure distribution deals and partnerships on a global scale.
Exposure to various media platforms, including television, streaming services, and digital content providers.

Cons:

High registration fees and associated costs may pose financial challenges for small studios.
The competition is fierce, with many established studios vying for attention.

KIDSCREEN: Where Kids Content Comes to Life

KIDSCREEN SUMMIT is a leading annual event dedicated to the children’s entertainment industry. Held in Miami, Florida, this festival attracts broadcasters, content creators, licensing executives, and animation producers from around the world. If your small studio focuses on children’s animation, KIDSCREEN offers a targeted platform to showcase your projects, build relationships with key players in the industry, and gain insights into the latest trends in children’s content.

Pros:

Focuses specifically on kids’ content, ensuring a relevant audience for your studio’s work.
Smaller and more intimate settings, facilitate easier networking opportunities.
Opportunities to participate in pitching competitions and gain recognition.

Cons:

Limited to children’s content, which may not suit studios with broader animation genres.
Location in Miami may involve significant travel expenses for international studios.

ANNECY International Animation Film Festival: Animation’s Mecca

ANNECY Animation Festival is one of the most prestigious animation festivals globally, taking place annually in Annecy, France. Celebrating the art of animation in all its forms, this festival showcases a diverse range of animated works, from short films to feature-length movies. ANNECY is a melting pot for animation enthusiasts, professionals, and studios from around the world. For small studios aiming to gain recognition and build relationships with influential players in the animation community, this festival offers a rich platform to do so.

Pros:

A revered event that attracts the crème de la crème of the animation industry.
Opportunities to screen your studio’s work alongside esteemed international productions.
Seminars, workshops, and masterclasses by industry experts provide valuable learning opportunities.

Cons:

As a highly prestigious festival, the competition for attention can be intense.
Limited emphasis on business-related aspects, such as co-production deals and distribution opportunities.

Conclusion

Choosing the right animation festival for your small studio ultimately depends on your objectives and the nature of your projects. MIPCOM offers access to a global market and potential distribution deals, while KIDSCREEN focuses on the children’s entertainment sector. On the other hand, ANNECY is a pinnacle for animation enthusiasts and offers invaluable exposure to industry influencers. Assess your studio’s long-term goals, target audience, and budget constraints before making a decision.

If you have the resources, attending multiple festivals can widen your reach and provide diverse opportunities. Regardless of the event you choose, participating in animation festivals is an investment in your studio’s future. The chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by fellow artists and industry leaders can propel your small studio to new heights, making your animation dreams a vibrant reality.

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

Super Sema Season 3 – Episode 4

“Saving the Golden Turaco”: Super Sema’s Mission for Bird Conservation

The latest episode of Super Sema Season 3 on YouTube Originals takes us on a journey to the African savannah, where Sema and her family embark on a mission to save the endangered Golden Turaco from the clutches of evil Tobor. In this special episode all about animal conservation, Sema teaches us the importance of protecting endangered species and preserving our planet’s biodiversity.

The Golden Turaco is a beautiful African bird with vibrant golden-yellow feathers and a distinctive crest on its head. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss and hunting, this species is at risk of extinction. Sema learns about this issue and decides to take action, enlisting the help of her family to track down the last remaining Golden Turaco and protect it from Tobor’s evil plans.

Throughout the episode, Sema teaches us about the importance of animal conservation and the impact of human activity on the environment. She also demonstrates the power of teamwork and determination, as she and her family work together to overcome obstacles and save the Golden Turaco from danger.

Toward the end of the episode, Sema and her friends technovates and successfully save the Golden Turaco and release it back into the wild, ensuring that this beautiful bird can continue to thrive in its natural habitat.

The recent episode of Super Sema Season 3, animated by Prayan Animation Studio is not just a fun and entertaining adventure, but also a powerful message about the importance of animal conservation and the impact of human encroachment on planet Earth. By watching this episode, we can learn from Sema’s example and take action to protect endangered species and preserve our planet’s biodiversity. Let’s all do our part to make a difference and create a better world for ourselves and future generations.

April 3, 2023June 6, 2023

Interview: Super Sema Animators Take Us Into the Unknown

To celebrate the release of Super Sema Season 3 on Youtube Originals, we were able to have a chat with a magnolious creative artist, Anu M George, who is a rank-holder from M.G.University and has worked on popular animation projects like Super Sema, Fukrey Boyzzz, Little Singham, Purple Turtle and MJ3 (Toon Boom). She has got a hands-on experience with Adobe Animate, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Toon Boom throughout her colorful career. She rightly says, “Drawing is one aspect but the animation is something, which gives life to it.”

Anu M George, Animator, Prayan Animation Studio

How did you get involved in Animation?

I am one of the many animators out there who began drawing at a young age. As soon as my brain transitioned from consuming crayons to scrawling images, I was hooked on that art of creativity. Actually, my sister had an animation course at her school and I used to help her with it, this is where I learned and developed my skills and landed up here nurturing my passion.

As an adolescent, I clearly remember pausing my favorite animated movies and imitating the images I saw on the screen, especially the hilarious breakdown and in-between drawings that made me chuckle. I nearly felt like drawing and animation were the same thing. The live-action adventure movies I used to watch truly ignited my passion for graphic design, animation, and other aspects of filmmaking.

As an Animator, what does your day look like?

As I tend to be a morning person, I like to get in the studio before the cacophony of the day begins to get into that groove. When a Sema episode is actively in production, it’s not unusual for the entire day to pass while animators work on a single shot, with only perhaps two or three check-ins with supervisors and directors throughout the week. Meetings with supervisors frequently take place in a formal setting that strives to be efficient with everyone’s time to discuss how much the animation is capturing the point of the moment in the film.

What are the most challenging and enjoyable parts of illustration?

Whenever I’m sketching, I’m genuinely thrilled. The day just seems to fly by. When you finish a sketch, you leave a piece of yourself behind because it expresses something about you. An excellent drawing will inspire others and spark their creative spirits when people see it and say, “Aah, now this is something that ignites me to come up with ideas.”

According to you, what makes a film stand out?

A personal viewpoint that is supported by tasteful style, sound, and timing. I’ll always want to see more a movie that blends humor with sincerity and drama with comedy. Every project I’ve worked on has involved amazing people, tasks for which I am immensely thankful, and experiences that I will remember for the rest of my life.

Super Sema Animation

We learned a lot while working on Super Sema. With regard to our process, we got most of them right but made a few blunders as well. With Sema, we got an opportunity to use all that we learned in preproduction and production. We wanted to deliver stories as efficiently as possible so that every last penny would be spent on that screen.

March 9, 2023May 20, 2024

A secret recipe to decode a successful Animation project!

Quality video content, especially animated content, is the key to success in the modern world driven by media and communication. Animation production has grown into a huge industry with limited applications that invent and master new tools and technologies every day.

However, just like any other trend, the use of animated content is becoming more and more competitive, making it harder to create a truly successful animated project that will hit its goal.

In this article, we shall explain how to easily decode a successful animation project and walk you through the essential animation production steps to help you get the most out of it and the opportunities it offers.

Stick to your Animation Technique

Eye Roll By Lucas via Giphy

Integrity is vital for a successful animation video. Follow through the 2D animation steps if this is what you choose to make sure that the visuals are seamless.

However, with all the limitless possibilities of the modern motion graphics process, try to limit your animation techniques and stick to signature aesthetics.

Not only will it help you easily work out your signature style, but it is also a great way to save time and money on animation production.

Set the Tone with a Tune

Loop Mood By Noelia via Giphy

Successful animation is not all about visuals. The atmosphere and the emotions it encourages are created by other elements as well. A soundtrack is extremely important if you want to create a successful animation project.

Sometimes creators pick the soundtrack when the animation production is almost over. In other cases, music can even be the inspiration for the whole project. However, music and sound effects are extremely important. They make your video content catchy and memorable.

Stake on visual puns

Obey Me via Giphy

Animated videos are so successful because they are relatable, digestible, and simply… fun! That is why a successful animation process is all about visual puns rather than long dialogues. These short and sometimes random moments add humor and action, keeping the viewers` attention.

Short Gags make it Lively

Prank Hit by Aum via Giphy

Whether your animation video is meant for entertainment, marketing, or education, adding short gags to the scripts during the animation production is a great idea. Whitty and memorable jokes add dimension to the character, classic “knock-knock” -er will lighten the mood and a specific joke with professional slang works great for explainer videos, making them more relatable and digestible.

Find the best Animation Studio for your Project.

When choosing your animation studio, make sure to check out our portfolio and contact us to find out whether our aesthetics and experience correlate with the needs and goals of your animation project.

For example, Prayan Animation Studio lets you see the whole range of our services and previous projects on our website, communicate with the artists, and discuss the project thoroughly before putting it to work.

Keeping a grip on the latest trends in animation, the artists and designers of Prayan Animation Studio prefer to create unique products instead of following mainstream concepts. It allows us and our customers to stand out in the competition, offering viewers truly original and successful animated content.

January 20, 2023May 9, 2024

The most iconic Kidscreen Summit is here!

Are you on a quest to grow your business in 2023? Do you want to make meaningful industry connections in the kids’ entertainment sector?

Look no more….as Kidscreen Summit is back with a bang!

Kidscreen is a top international platform for those who work in the children’s entertainment industry. Their annual event, Kidscreen Summit gives participants the opportunity to discover business possibilities in new children’s film categories, network with key decision-makers, and stay abreast on significant topics and trends in the continuously evolving animation industry.

It’s a unique event that brings together creators, producers, distributors, and buyers of kids’ programming in one place for 4 days of meaningful pitching and myriad business networking opportunities. The conference will kick off with a high-level insight into the business of kids’ entertainment through interactive presentations, informative seminars, and panel discussions. Their online hub, KidscreenXchange offers users tools and opportunities to expand their business connections, collaborate, and pitch new ideas in a well-curated digital space till 28^th April, 2023.

It is a must-attend global market and conference where you can join reputed buyers, distributors, digital content creators, producers, and more to get that desired break in your sphere of business. A four-day dais to meet influential leaders globally with unparalleled business networking, learning, and inspiration.

So what can you expect through this signature event?

– One-on-one with buyers in 15-minute morning meetings.
– The industry’s most talented pitchers will examine your materials and provide guidance on how to deliver them with more punch during the meetings.
– 10-minute pitches with top broadcasters and investors who can greenlight your project.
– Experienced execs in specialty fields will be on hand to give you free advice and guidance.

Imagine struggling to get things done while creating the best films for 2-year-olds or a few good movies and trying so hard to score a good deal, attending such an event could be just what is needed to make those dreams come to life.

And yes, let’s not miss out on the connections and exposure that’s a part and parcel of this great event! Believe me, they are multifarious! Then put the stroke of luck and whole connection talks aside, how about the various insights and exposure to the latest animation techniques that are usually shared in these events? The summit is surely gonna be worth every penny you spend to purchase the fare ticket, isn’t it?

Maybe you as a director of movies for preschoolers could share ideas and get associated with big whales like Disney and Pixar in the animation industry.

Do you know the convivial element of this animation event? It’s literally fun-packed and is a form of retreat not only for animators but also producers and directors, where they can take their hands off creating movies for three-year-olds for a while, breathe, and let edification and new ideas flood in.

The delegates and sponsors of Kidscreen Summit 2023 are Animation Ireland, Animation from Spain, BBC Studios Kids & Family, Youtube, Canada Media Fund, Mainframe Studios, Senal News, Pipeline Studios, UK @Kidscreen and many more!

More than 2,200 delegates, attendees from 50+ countries, 900+ producers and distributors as well as 400+ kids content buyers and other prominent industry leaders pitched in the 2020 Kidscreen Summit. Not to mention, Prayan Animation Studio could reap the benefits here, that opened doors to new ventures!

Creators of films for 8-year-olds and everyone in the league will definitely get the whip hand through meetings, workshops, speed pitches, and matchmaking events conducted here in order to uncover new production, commission, and co-production opportunities.

So gear up, grab your animating weapons, and get ready to fight meaningful battles that could potentially change lives! It is unequivocally worth your time and money!

May 12, 2022May 2, 2024

For the sequel to Seaper Power, Kim Cameron has signed a deal with Prayan Animation Studio.

Seaper Power Kim Cameron Mystery of the Blue Pearls images

Prayan Animation has signed a deal with Kim Cameron, Side FX Band-Miami to work on a sequel Seaper Power: Mystery of Blue Pearls after the successful completion of the movie Seaper Power: In Search of Bleu Jay‘s Treasure.

Kim Cameron is an American recording artist and author from Miami, FL. She is known for the SEAPER POWER book series and CARPE MUSICAM TOUR (2019). Kim Cameron has directed, produced, and written the screenplay for the award-winning Seaper Powers: In Search of Bleu Jay’s Treasure, an 88-minute 2D animated feature film, which was released on the Dove Channel as a Dove Original, in December 2021.

Side FX Partners is an entertainment label that strategically selects projects that fit the team’s strengths. Their projects include dance and children’s music, screenplay writing, children’s book publishing, music video production, and animation film production. Prayan is proud to be associated with such a dynamic company.

Seaper Power Kim Cameron Blue Pearls Movie Poster — Seaper Powers: Mystery of the Blue Pearls

Seaper Powers: Mystery of the Blue Pearls

This is a magical tale about a little girl who searches for buried treasure with the help of two sea creatures. The adventure in which the main character Emma travels to the island and discovers a secret. Soon enough, Emma has a new group of sea-critter friends. There’s Oliver, a shy young octopus who’s full of adventure but too timid to explore with his friends; and Steve, an out-of-place starfish who discovers he has powers of his own. Together, the quirky trio set off on a grand adventure to find buried treasure, along the way learning important lessons about friendship, self-confidence, protecting the environment, and the power of imagination. They embark on a magical ocean journey in this feature-length animated film for young adventurers and families of all ages.

Prayan is looking forward to bringing this animated series to the world market and presenting it to the audience worldwide. Prayan Started in Techno Park, Trivandrum in the year 2012, and has a clear focus on the animation trends that keep changing from time to time. Being updated in terms of technology has helped Prayan to reach such great heights. Prayan has excelled in 2D Animation, Infographic Animation Children’s Book Illustration, and Comic Book Illustration it’s creativity and passion. Now that Prayan is celebrating its 10th anniversary, one of its major projects is the production of YouTube Originals.

April 30, 2022April 27, 2024

Prayan Animation Studio Proudly Announces its new Co-Production Venture ‘Sonic Birds’

co-production sonic birds 2D animation series announcement

Prayan is looking forward to bringing out the animated series ‘Sonic Birds’ to the world market and presenting it to the audience worldwide. Prayan which started in the year 2012 at Techno Park, Trivandrum, has a clear focus on the animation trends that keep changing from time to time. Being updated in terms of technology has helped Prayan to reach this envious position. Prayan has excelled in 2D Animation, Infographic Animation Children’s Book Illustration, and Comic Book Illustration by it’s creativity and passion. Now that Prayan is celebrating its 10th anniversary, one of its major projects is this production for YouTube Originals.

Helen Parker (AKA Helen Christabel Parker) is an executive producer, showrunner, and writer based in Ontario, Canada. She is a consultant producer on a feature film premiering at TIFF in 2022, and executive producer/creator of a family drama series, two animated series, and a feature film. An Australian citizen and now a permanent resident of Canada, Helen is a former journalist and Walkley Award Judge. She was a videographer and feature journalist for FOX (on special assignments around the globe). She produced over 100 episodes of national television for Channels 9 and 7 and approximately 800 hours of nightly news. Helen is a graduate of North Sydney Film School. She studied Law at Sydney University. In 2015 she gained Canadian permanent resident status and has since produced for CBC, Anthem Entertainment, Blue Ant Media, and the NHL. She started up Diamond Films in 2018 focused on creating unique I.P. for global markets.

Prayan Animation takes pride in teaming up with the multi-faceted Helen Parker – Diamonds Film Canada, to co-produce the 2D animated series ‘Sonic Bird‘. The series is inspired by the very real and wondrous endangered birds of Australia and Papua New Guinea. Helen Parker was born and raised in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park in NSW Australia. A good part of her childhood was spent playing in the rainforests. She developed a flair for studying the lifestyle of birds in this forest. Most birds she saw daily were critically endangered. She observed their complex behavior, soothing songs, chirping, and unique interactions, up close.

She relocated to Canada in 2015 to further her writing ambitions. In Canada, she missed the chirping of Australian birds and watching their cheeky behavior. To fill this void, she decided to create ‘Sonic Birds’. Helen believes in the power of unity in diversity and so Sonic Birds has the theme of “Birds of different feathers must work together”. Being a mother of three herself, Helen is very much aware that children enjoy stories wherein the characters overcome challenges. The essence of Sonic Birds is the fighting spirit. Apart from this, the story also has humor, adventure, and life lessons which makes it even more interesting.

April 29, 2022May 3, 2024

‘Dreams’ Animation Short Film By Prayan Animation

Dreams short film, 2d animation services in India

“Design a greener world before it becomes a dream for our next generation!!!”

This 10^th year seems very refreshing as well as special in many ways where we decided to release our short film: “Dreams” on Earth Day April 22^nd. Why this particular Date? The question seems logical: Yes, we took this date purposefully as our short film’s storyline, and Earth has a strong interconnection. So it will be extremely cerebral to release our dream project on that particular date.

Dreams Animation Short Film Synopsis

Dreams; the concept parented from the dream of one of our creative encephala, that shows a minuscule action done by a small girl made a huge difference in the World Scenario.

That millisecond’s duration of a beautiful dream destroyed the sleep of our genius for days, which later transmuted into a beautiful short story. With the magical efforts of our team that Story transfigured into a wonderful and enthralling animation short film.