Animation in Europe announces new members

Animation in Europe announces new members, strategic priorities and elects new Board including Philippe Alessandri (France), Ivan Agenjo (Spain), Moe Honan (Ireland), Annemie Degryse (Belgium), Robert Jaszczurowski (Poland) and Reka Temple (Hungary)

This federation of European animation producer associations has added Austria (ASIFA Austria), Latvia (LAA), Croatia (HRUP), Hungary (APA) and Slovakia (APAF) as full members, plus Armenia (AAA) as an associate member. AIE now represents 27 European countries—made up of 24 EU nations plus the UK, Norway and Armenia—as well as 30 professional associations.

During this week’s Annecy Festival, the org also elected its board of directors for the 2025/2026 term. Re-elected members Philippe Alessandri from France (AnimFrance), Ivan Agenjo of Spain (DIBOOS/ProAnimats) and Ireland’s Moe Honan (Animation Ireland) are joined by board newcomers Annemie Degryse (Belgium Flanders, VOFTP), Robert Jaszczurowski (Poland, SPPA) and Reka Temple (Hungary, HAPA). Key appointments, including the AIE president and VP, should be finalized during the first board meeting in late June or early July.

The new board will lead the way on four strategic priorities that AIE has outlined for its 2025/2026 term. Among these is a focus on opening up more “constructive dialogue” with European broadcasters to rethink the business model in order to better support toons. In today’s challenging TV market, a more unified effort is key to address structural issues, says Alessandri, chairman of AIE and founder of Watch Next Media.