As it approaches its 20th anniversary, French independent animation studio TeamTO is staging a return to the spotlight at one of the world’s biggest toon gatherings. Following its acquisition by RIVA Studios in December last year, the studio will make a major showing at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Under new leadership and creative direction, TeamTO declares it is entering new era which will blend the studio’s quarter-century legacy with an ambitious slate of original IP and cutting-edge proprietary tools. The next chapter will also introduce 2D animation and adult-targeted projects to the outfit’s repertoire.
TeamTO’s plans for Annecy and MIFA include:
Studio Focus: A New Creative Chapter
TeamTO’s Studio Focus on June 10 (1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Impérial Palace, Salle de La Volière) will spotlight both legacy and future-forward projects. France Télévisions’ Director of Animation, Pierre Siracusa, will join TeamTO President Marco Balsamo to discuss the broadcaster’s continued support, and news related specifically to Jade Armor Season 2 and Angelo Rules Season 6. Acclaimed directors Jay Oliva, Thierry Marchand, Slimane Aniss and Didier Ah-Koon will also join the stage to present the studio’s expanded creative slate. The event will also mark the first time TeamTO publicly introduces its adult and 2D animation offerings.
Tech Demo: The Future of Animation Production
On June 11 (4:45 – 5:15 p.m. | Impérial Palace, Étage 1, Rotonde de L’Europe) TeamTO’s CTO Jean-Baptiste Spieser will lead the global unveiling of the studio’s proprietary software platforms: Tangerine and Yuzu. After more than 15 years of R&D, these powerful in-house technologies used extensively on productions such as The Creature Cases and Jade Armor, will now be made available for licensing. The public release of these tools marks TeamTO’s entry into the tech licensing space, reinforcing its role as both a creative and technology innovator.
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- Tangerine: A next-generation animation platform built for speed, scalability and seamless integration.
- Yuzu: An animation-specific project management tool proven to increase production efficiency by up to 30%.
In addition to its original content and proprietary tools, TeamTO is now actively expanding its international service work. With a legacy of delivering premium animation for global partners such as Netflix, France Télévisions and Warner Bros., the studio is equipped to take on new co-productions, development support and end-to-end animation services across both 2D and 3D pipelines.
“Annecy marks our official return to the public stage and we couldn’t be more excited to show what we’ve been working on,” said President & CEO Marco Balsamo. “With a revitalized slate of originals, powerful new technology, and the capacity to take on world-class service work, we’re stepping into a bold new chapter.”
Tara Sibel, Executive Producer, TeamTO, added, “This moment is about honoring everything TeamTO has built while reimagining what’s possible for the next generation of creators. From bold storytelling to empowering tools, we’re here to support artists in every way we can.”
Find TeamTO at Annecy’s MIFA market and conference in exhibition booth G.21.
