Following its pitch at Cartoon Forum, Elle(s), the new 3D animated series from GO-N Productions has been selected by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)’s Animation Co-Development Initiative.
Nine major European public broadcasters are participating in the initiative, including France Télévisions, BBC, Belgium’s RTBF and VRT, Germany’s ARD/SWR/HR, Denmark’s DR, Finland’s YLE, the BBC in the UK, Rai in Italy and Ireland’s RTÉ Rai, reinforcing strong cross-border collaboration in children’s content.
Adapted from the graphic novel by Kid Toussaint and Aveline Stokart, the eight-episode coming-of-age series follows 15-year-old Elle as she navigates the challenges of adolescence until her subconscious begins to take control. Aimed at 9–12-year-olds, Elle(s) marks GO-N’s first project specifically targeting this audience.
Annick Maes, general director of Cartoon Forum organiser Cartoon, said: “We are delighted that Cartoon Forum has once again hosted this initiative, helping pave the way for stronger European and collective co-operation. As unilateral funding becomes increasingly difficult, this initiative provides an opportunity for both producers and public commissioners to rethink what European distribution can be and to promote cross-border distribution among European public broadcasters. Building on the success of the 2025 edition, we look forward with confidence to those that will follow.”
Matthew Trustram, head of television at the EBU, said: “Serving young audiences is a core mission of public service media, and it’s a mission we fulfil best when we work together. Our animation coproduction initiative brings broadcasters into close collaboration, enabling them to support independent creators and develop standout content – such as Elle(s) – for children across Europe. By joining forces in this way, we are safeguarding a diverse and thriving European animation sector in an increasingly competitive world.
