Paris-based Tikino is on a mission to create an immersive at-home viewing experience for families with its same-name projector system—and it’s in the process of acquiring a broad range of content to support this goal.

Designed for kids ages three to 10, the portable Tikino projector was developed during the pandemic by three moms who were concerned about their children’s increasing screen time on handheld devices.

The product is currently available in France and Belgium for around US$200 (€170), but Tikino has ambitious plans to expand into additional markets. As part of that push, co-founder Aliénor Bouvier-Lewi attended the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this year to spark international interest and secure distribution partners.

Part of Tikino’s appeal is that it brings the moviegoing experience into the home and encourages kids to disconnect from phones and computer screens, says Bouvier-Lewi. It also offers a unique co-viewing opportunity for families, she adds. “It creates a mini-cinema experience, and it really encourages families to gather and connect. We want to fight isolation and create something immersive and collective.”

Tikino rolled out in July 2022 and has since moved “several thousand” units, according to Bouvier-Lewi. The company has also made more than 300,000 content transactions through its online library, where users can purchase videos to down- load onto their projectors. Brand owners receive a share of each sale.

In terms of next steps, the company is looking to build out its content library—which already includes 300 titles—by acquiring TVOD rights to a variety of animated kids TV series and films.

To create a varied viewing experience, Tikino is looking for content that fits into three buckets: imagination (fictional stories and fairy tales), education (anything from history to understanding emotions) and play (songs and puppets). Most of its content is in French or dialogue-free, with around 10% currently in English—though the company is actively working to expand its English-language offerings, says Bouvier-Lewi.

Most Tikino titles run between three and 45 minutes, but the company is open to longer formats. At the top of its wish list is slow-paced animation that won’t overstimulate kids under age seven. TV specials, short films and series are all welcome, and the company is especially interested in book-based content. It has already acquired a few such titles, including Illuminated Film Company’s adaptation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Fuzzy Friends from Vooks.

Tikino is mostly ordering licensed content but has also produced a few originals, including a series about Greek mythology (The Trojan War). To expand its production slate, the company is keen to develop new content with third-party partners.

While the projector is primarily a device for in-home use, Bouvier-Lewi sees opportunities in expanding further afield. For example, it could be a valuable tool in schools and particularly hospitals—where its ability to project onto ceilings makes it ideal for children lying in bed. Tikino is already in talks to bring it into both types of venues.

“In the longer term, [the goal is to] become a key player in kids video content that’s recognized for putting the child’s well-being, along with family connection, at the center of the [viewing] experience.”

Bouvier-Lewi handles content acquisitions, and interested producers and distributors can reach out to her at alienor@tikino.fr.

This story originally appeared in Kidscreen‘s Q4 2025 magazine issue.