News

Xilam Animation has inked a wave of global consumer products deals for two of its key kids franchises ahead of tomorrow’s France Licensing Day event in Paris. New licensees for comedy series Zig & Sharko include Game Plak (marble board game), PTS (plushies), Trade Invaders (board game) and Snuggly Figs (apparel). Meanwhile, Topla will develop a card game based on 2D-animated comedy series Buddybot that will launch later this year across Europe, Canada and the US.

ANIMATION WORLD NETWORK - 10 June 2025

Upcoming feature ‘Lucy Lost’ to feature in ‘Work In Progress’ selection; original series ‘Submarine Jim,’ ‘Piggy Builders,’ and ‘Turbo Twins’ being shown.

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ANIMATION MAGAZINE

Academy Award-nominated French animation studio Xilam Group is partnering with commercial French broadcaster TF1 to develop Turbo Twins, a new CG-animated comedy-action series for kids aged six to 10 years old for the broadcaster’s children’s block, TFOU. The 26 x 22’ series was first pitched by Xilam Group at Cartoon Forum 2022 and will be directed by Solène Azernour (Skylander Academy, Lana Longbeard, Angelo Rules).

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Age: 40
Birthplace: Lyon, France
I knew I wanted to work in animation when: When I first started work 20 years ago, it was for the animated series Shuriken School at Xilam’s studio. I didn’t know anything about animation then, but the working atmosphere in the studio was so great that it just made me want to carry on this activity!
First job in animation: Xilam was looking for a line and color background artist for Shuriken School, so I just sent my artist’s book of illustrations, and they decided to bring me on board.
What I love about my job: Being a production designer is different to my previous work in animation — before I was mostly focusing on background illustration, but now I have to get a more rounded vision of the animation, and I have more meetings and exchanges with the team on this.
Toughest part of the job: This job requires good time management!
Favorite toons: I remember watching with my parents The Snow Queen (1957), a Russian animated feature film directed by Lev Atamanov. I loved the design!
Best advice: Never stop drawing and love teamwork.
Future plans: I’m looking forward to continuing to combine my two passions — working in an animation studio and carrying on my children’s illustrations that originally sparked my love for drawing.

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