For Professional Audiences: Think Bigger, Grow Bigger At Fantoche 2025

BADEN, Switzerland — “Think Outside the Frame” is the motto of the 11th Industry Day at the Fantoche International Animation Film Festival (Sept. 2–7, 2025), which takes place Thursday, Sept. 4. The day’s highlight is the presentation of the 8th Swiss Animation Industry Award (SAIA).

Industry Day features a discussion on international co-productions with producer Clémence Pun (Hélium Films), director Marjolaine Perreten (Nadasdy Film), and Corinna Marschall (MEDIA Desk Suisse), followed by a panel on incorporating personal vision and style into commercial projects, featuring Dani Bordelon (Golden Wolf/Doodles), Katie Menzies (Cabeza Patata), and director Nino Christen (‘L’Île noir’). Simon Magnan, environment 3D supervisor at French studio Fortiche, also offers a behind-the-scenes look at his work on the hit series ‘Arcane.’

As part of the festival’s spotlight on Estonia, award-winning filmmaker Sander Joon (‘Sierra,’ ‘Velodrool,’ ‘Sounds Good’) gives an artist talk in cooperation with the Estonian Film Institute. Story consultant Paul Tyler (Handling Ideas) leads an interactive workshop on pitching, and the day concludes with the SAIA Award, presented with the Swissfilm Association for the best commissioned animated film in Switzerland.

Beyond Industry Day, Fantoche will host numerous talks, “Making-of” sessions, and workshops for animation filmmakers and visitors throughout the week of Sept. 2–7.