No one saw it coming… TeamTO’s bold new chapter is set to redefine animation. In this episode of The Animashow, I dive into the unexpected acquisition of TeamTO by Tara Sibel Demren and Marco Balsamo, co-founders of RIVA Studio, and uncover their ambitious vision for transforming the iconic French 3D animation studio. Together, we explore how TeamTO will be restructured into three entities—Films, Animation, and Technology—and how this bold move is paving the way for groundbreaking creativity and new stories for global audiences. We also discuss the inspiration behind their first adult animated series, JJ, a psychological thriller, the strategic use of AI to enhance efficiency while keeping artists at the core of creation, and their mission to internationalize French animation while preserving its artistic essence. Finally, we dive into their ambition to make TeamTO the "A24 of Animation", where innovation, ambition, and authenticity drive every project forward.
