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A major player in animation, Xilam is an integrated studio founded in 1999 that creates, produces and distributes original programmes in more than 190 countries for both children and adult audiences. These series and films are distributed across television, cinemas and SVOD streaming platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, Universal+ as well as AVOD streaming platforms including YouTube and Facebook. Xilam also launched TOON BOX, its brand new, kids safe, ad-free streaming platform. With its creativity and capacity for innovation recognised worldwide as well as editorial and commercial expertise at the cutting edge of its industry, Xilam is positioned as a key player of the market.

Each year, Xilam builds real successes and capitalises on its powerful historical brands including Oggy and the Cockroaches, Zig & Sharko and Chicky, as well as new properties such as Piggy Builders and Submarine Jim. Following the success of the Oscar-nominated feature film I Lost My Body, Xilam Films is pursuing its feature film strategy with Lucy Lost, which was selected for the Official Selection at the Cannes and Annecy festivals, and The Wolf, scheduled for delivery in 2027. Xilam’s strong and expanding catalogue comprises more than 3,000 episodes and several feature films. Xilam employs over 450 people across its studios in Paris, Angoulême and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Awards

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Academy Award® Nomination

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Annie Awards

Cesar

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Cesars

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Distribution

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Sales, Digital & Licensing

Xilam distributes its programmes worldwide to public and private broadcasters, as well as leading streaming platforms.

Some of Xilam’s most well-established franchises are Oggy and the Cockroaches, Zig & Sharko and Where’s Chicky? — with a combined catalogue of over 3000 episodes, these beloved titles have reached several generations of children since the studio’s creation.

Beyond traditional distribution, Xilam supports the development of its brands, through their exploitation across AVOD platforms, social media and consumer products.

In 2026, Xilam brings together a global community of 125 million subscribers across all platforms, and an average of 20 million views per day on YouTube.

Read our catalogue

3000 episodes

A catalogue sold worldwide

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Unifrance TV Export Award

Zig & Sharko

130 Million

subscribers across all platforms

Chicky king

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YouTube Diamond Play Buttons

(Awarded to channels that reach 10 million subscribers)

 

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La Grande Fabrique de l'Image

Recipient of the “La Grande Fabrique de l’Image” initiative, supported by the French government as part of the France 2030 program, led by Caisse des Dépôts in partnership with the CNC (Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée).

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