The Hungarian animation industry underwent a huge transition in 1990 when the government withdrew support for the country’s largest animation studio, the Pannónia Film Studio. This, together with the newfound access to the free market, triggered a wave of change, and many of the animators who had worked with Pannónia branched out to establish their own studios.

Today, animation studios in Hungary are largely dependent on outsourced contracts or subcontracts from international studios. They’re also involved in co-productions with global partners and clients such as the BBC, S4C, NHK, HBO and Warner Bros. Varga Studio is one of the largest animation studios in Hungary, while other leading studios include Kecskemétfilm Kft, InterPannonia Film, and Studio 2. The last of these produced the full-length feature film Egérút (1999), directed by Béla Ternovszky.

Hungary offers state support in areas such as production, distribution, training and research through the central government body, the Motion Picture Public Foundation of Hungary (MMK).

  • There are more than 20 animation studios In Hungary with expertise in 2D and 3D animation
  • The animation industry in Hungary has existed since the 1930s
  • The majority of Hungary’s animation industry is located in Budapeš?
  • The industry currently employs more than 1,000 people

The source: 3D World (text) + Digital Vector (statistics)