Whether you are the owner of a video game, a publisher, a studio or a rights holder, France offers a unique environment to transform your IP into an animated series, live-action production or immersive experience.
Home to internationally acclaimed animation studios, world-class creative talent and strong public incentives, France has become a leading destination for cross-media storytelling. From animated adaptations of global gaming franchises to ambitious transmedia productions, French partners are helping IP owners expand their universes across formats and reach new audiences worldwide
5 Reasons to Choose France for IP Adaptation
International Hits Made in France
France has contributed to some of the world’s most successful screen adaptations and transmedia franchises. Productions such as Arcane, Captain Laserhawk, Skylanders Academy and The Super Mario Bros. Movie demonstrate the ability of French studios to work with leading international gaming IPs and deliver global successes.
A Creative Ecosystem Built for Cross-Media Projects
France offers a rare concentration of animation studios, video game developers, VFX companies, immersive content creators, and creative talent. This proximity fosters collaboration across industries and arts, enabling IP owners to build coherent strategies spanning games, animation, live-action, and emerging formats.
World-class Animation Talents
One of the world’s leading animation producers, France combines artistic excellence with technical versatility. French studios master 2D, 3D, hybrid pipelines, real-time technologies and virtual production, supported by internationally renowned schools such as Gobelins.
A Premium Location & Production Hub
France offers everything international productions need in one destination: iconic and diverse filming locations, world-class studios, highly experienced crews, cutting-edge VFX and post-production facilities, and service companies accustomed to supporting ambitious international projects. This unique combination makes France an ideal partner for bringing video game worlds to live-action
Competitive Financial Incentives
International animation, XR and live-action projects can benefit from the Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP), offering a 30% rebate on eligible expenditures incurred in France – going up to 40% for live-action and VFX-only projects with intensive VFX. Combined with experienced service companies and production partners, France delivers both creative and financial advantages for international IP adaptations.
IP Adaptation Made in France
Arcane
Animation Studio Fortiche Production
Super Mario Galaxy
Animation Studio Illumination Studio Paris
Captain Laserhawk
Animation Studio Bobbypills
Skylander Academy
Animation Studio Team To
Our support
- Clear guidance on everything international productions need to know when filming or producing in France
- Expert advice on Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP) and project eligibility
- Assistance with location scouting, filming, and postproduction in France
- Connection with animation, XR or VFX studios and production services companies
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Meet our Team
The Game France CNC team is present at various international events throughout the year such as: EFM berlin, London Game Festival, MIFA Annecy, Gamescom and Paris Game Biz.
We also have a representative office in Los Angeles.
Daphné Lora
Head of Film France & Game France
daphne.lora@cnc.fr