DOK Industry 2026
Roundtable: Adult Animation in Europe
Adult animation is a growing topic across the industry, but how do we turn conversation into action? This roundtable is the second installment of a new and ongoing joint initiative between DOK Industry and Animation Production Days (APD), alternating sessions to exchange experience and ideas.
A survey ahead of the inaugural APD session revealed key pressure points: 36% called the sector “growing but fragmented,” 32% “underdeveloped,” and 57% named broadcaster/streamer risk aversion as the biggest barrier to growth.
This follow-up brings together creators, producers, and experts for a candid look at where European adult animation stands and what needs to happen next: explore structural gaps, share experiences from across the sector, and identify practical paths to collaboration, investment and scale.
Language:
English
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Accredited guests welcome
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Marky Sparky Media Ltd is a boutique consultancy founded by Mark Taynton on a mission to scale adult animation coming from Europe, and beyond. With 20+ years of global media experience, including more than a decade at Warner Bros. Discovery nurturing Rick and Morty and launching Adult Swim internationally, Mark’s new venture supports creators, studios, platforms across editorial development, IP, franchise and distribution strategies,launch marketing, community building and fan engagement.Mark also regularly hosts events, takes part in panels and provides thought leadership.
DOK Industry is realised with the support of Creative Europe MEDIA Programme of the European Union, the Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) and the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media upon a Decision of the German Bundestag.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
