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International Animation Project

Russia-ASEAN: Animation Connect

A year and a half of work developing professional connections and cooperation between the animation industries of Russia and the ASEAN countries

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Russia-ASEAN: Animation Connect is an international animation project implemented with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, the ASEAN Secretariat, and the Russian Animated Film Association (RAFA).

Over the course of one and a half years – from April 2026 to September 2027 – representatives from the animation industries of Russia and 11 ASEAN countries will collaborate, exploring markets, exchanging experiences, building partnerships, and creating a shared professional space.

The key event of the project is the ASEAN-Russia Animation Market forum, held as part of the International Animation Festival 'Animur' in Khabarovsk, October 1-4, 2026.

The project is complemented by online formats: a study of the animation markets from Russia and the ASEAN countries, the launch of a bilingual information platform, and the online workshop series ASEAN-Russia Animation Lab.

Six stages. A year and a half. One goal.

May-August 2026: Project Launch

Formation of working groups, platform launch, start of data collection for the market research

October 2026: Forum Animation Market. Khabarovsk. Key Offline Milestone

Pitching · Screenings · B2B · Conferences · Exhibition. Timed to coincide with the Animur Festival, October 1-4

Early 2027: Animation Lab No. 1

First online workshop with industry professionals

Mid-2027: Animation Lab No. 2

Second online workshop, interim research findings

Throughout the project: Russia–ASEAN Animation Market Research

Ongoing data collection and analysis across all 12 participating countries, with a focus on ASEAN markets

October 2027: Final Online Session

Summary of results · Publication of research findings · Recommendations for the industry · Announcement of partnerships established

Detailed Timeline →

Project Program

1. Animation Market Research
The first global research study of the animation markets of all 12 participating countries. The main focus is on the ASEAN countries, whose markets are the least studied in Russia. Active work continues throughout the entire duration of the project.
- Industry structure and key players in each market
- Trends and government support mechanisms for animation
- Content flows and practical opportunities for cooperation
- Outcome: publication and online presentation in October 2027
2. International Forum ASEAN-Russia Annimation Market: Animur, Khabarovsk

The project's central offline event is a business and professional program held in conjunction with the Animur International Animation Film Festival in Khabarovsk. October 2026.

Pitching
Animation Projects
Screenings
Films from Participating Countries
B2B
Business Negotiations
Conferences
Round Tables
Exhibition
History of Animation
3. Animation Lab: Two Online Workshops
A series of professional online workshops with practicing professionals from the animation industries of the participating countries.

Speakers include: directors, artists, voice actors, producers, camera operators, and other industry specialists

Lab №1
Early 2027
Lab №2
Mid-2027
- Format: online webinars, open registration for all participants
- Topics and speakers to be confirmed as the program is finalized
4. Professional Platform
A bilingual digital platform – a working tool for the entire duration of the project and a lasting hub for professional interaction after its conclusion.
- Knowledge base: masterclass materials, research findings, publications
- Professional directory: participants from all 12 countries – directors, producers, studios
- Networking hub: partner search, development of international cooperation
- Operates throughout the project and remains available after its conclusion, supported by RAFA
- Launch date: to be confirmed, platform currently in development
5. Final Online Session
The project's concluding event in October 2027. Online format, open participation.
- Summary of a year and a half of work
- Publication and presentation of the research findings on 12 animation markets
- Recommendations for industry representatives
- Announcement of established and planned partnerships among participants
Date and registration – closer to the event