In this new episode of The Animashow, my guest Aton Soumache — iconic producer and founder of Method Animation, On Kids & Family, and now Magical Society — looks back on more than three decades of shaping the animation landscape. From “The Little Prince” and “The Little Nicholas” to “Miraculous Ladybug”, “Playmobil: The Movi”e, “Little Vampire”, and more recently “A Magnificent Life”, Aton has brought to life some of the most ambitious and emotionally rich animated films of recent years. In our conversation, he dives into the delicate art of pitching — how to spark desire and trust in just five minutes — and reflects on the power of encounters, the role of ambition, and the magic of staying connected to one’s childhood imagination. We explore the unique challenge of adapting beloved literature for the screen, the importance of creative collaboration, and how AI and new technologies are reshaping the industry. With clarity and passion, Aton shares his vision of animation as both an art and an adventure — where every story begins with a leap of faith.
