Industry Panel

Hungarian Animation: A Hub for Co-Productions and Creative Partnerships

Gain a 360° view of Hungary’s animation industry—from robust financing and production capacity to its strengths in co-productions and service work. The discussion explores talent management, education, and development as key pillars for long-term success and global relevance. A must for anyone eyeing strategic opportunities in the region.

Panelists:

• Gergely Kalocsay, dr, head of legal support, expert on funding – Hungarian National Film Institute
• Réka Temple – president of the Hungarian Animation Producers Association (HAPA), CEO of Cinemon Studio
• Alex Rabb – founder and CEO of DIGIC Studio
• Zsuzsanna Vincze – head of Film Knowledge Centre at MOME
• Panni Osvay – head of Sales at KEDD Animation studio

Moderator: Dániel Deák, festival director of Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival)

Date: June 12, 11.30-12.30

Venue: MIFA Imperial Palace

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Partner Pitch

Five bold new Hungarian projects take the spotlight: a gripping horror short, a vibrant web mini-series about embracing life, a poetic tale of three generations of women, a playful preschool adventure, and a heartwarming Christmas special. Fresh voices, bold visions, and the unmistakable charm of Central Europe—don’t miss this pitch!

The projects:

• Little Ollie and the Tiny Legs – Krisztina Murányi, Barbara Koskó (TV series)
• Three Wishes – Kati Glaser, Bouandel Doraya (TV special)
• Witches’ Sabbath – Réka Anna Szakály (short film)
• Tulip – Júlia Tudisco (web series)
• Ergot – Damján Lazin (short film)

Date: June 10, 13.45-15.00

Venue: MIFA Imperial Palace

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VR Experience & XR Showroom

Missing 10 Hours VR is a multi-award winning interactive 3D animated VR film, recognised worldwide for its high quality technical and visual design and innovation in interactive storytelling. The project has been screened at over 30 international festivals and has won prestigious awards such as the SIGGRAPH Best VR Award in Los Angeles, the Audience’s Choice Award in Sydney and the Best International VR Project Award at the Kaohsiung Festival in Taiwan.

The film is unique in its richly detailed, contemporary animation style, enriched by narrative interactions that make the viewer an active participant in the story. The project has not only been a festival success, but we have also held interviews and workshops around the world to show how it was made and the technical and creative challenges we faced in the process.