The New French Wave of IP: Artistry, Hybridization & Global

Event ID: PP1163040

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue: Venue 6

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Summary

From artistic craftsmanship to transmedia innovation, this session explores the strategies, tools, and creative processes driving the rise of France’s new generation of IPs. Media Participations, Makma, and Gao Shan Pictures will share concrete case studies—from animation to comics to screen universes, tracing the full lifecycle of an IP, from its creative spark to its international expansion.

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