Archive · 15 Sep 2025
BBC Seeks Funding for New Animated Series and Co-Production Partners
The BBC is looking to create more animated shows for kids!
They are working on a spin-off of the movie Robin Robin, which will be a series of short episodes.
The BBC needs help from other companies to pay for these shows.
They are also searching for funding at a special event called Cartoon Forum.
The BBC wants to make stories that can be enjoyed all over the world.
They are also running an initiative called Ignite to help discover new British animators.
BBC is developing a spin-off of the film Robin Robin, titled The Adventures of Robin Robin.
The BBC is seeking co-production funding for multiple animation projects, including Amelia Fang.
Hidalgo stated that animation projects rely heavily on outside investment.
The BBC is aiming to bring British storytelling around the world and create content for their audience.
The special initiative Animated UK Meets Europe aids projects in finding co-production funding.
- Who
- BBC Kids boss Patricia Hidalgo
- What
- Seeking co-pro partners for new animated series, including The Adventures of Robin Robin and Amelia Fang.
- When
- Ongoing, with discussions at Cartoon Forum.
- Where
- Cartoon Forum in Toulouse, France.
- Why
- To secure funding for animation projects and expand British storytelling.
- Project
- The Adventures of Robin Robin
- Target Audience
- 3-5 year olds and parents
- Series Format
- 52 x 7-minute episodes
- Co-Production Funding
- Needed for multiple animated series
- Initiative
- Animated UK Meets Europe