Forum’s co-pro conundrum
With waning European financing opportunities making it difficult for producers to get new animated shows off the ground, it's not surprising that Cartoon Forum 2002's screening slate is jam-packed with 80 projects submitted by prodcos from 15 different countries. But even though Forum's reputation as a co-pro haven is drawing swarms of cash-hungry producers right now, many veteran execs caution that pitchers shouldn't expect their shows to come out fully funded and ready to go into production.
September 1, 2002
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