Nocturna, byVictor Maldonado and Adrian Garcia, has become the thousandth co-production towin support from Eurimages, the Council of Europe fund for the co-production,distribution and exhibition of European films.

Ananimated film for children, Nocturna is co-produced by Spain, France andGreat Britain.

"I am particularly pleased that, the coincidence ofbeing the 1,000th co-production to be supported has put this film in thelimelight," said Eurimages President Jacques Toubon. "Eurimages isreceiving more and more requests to support animated films for which Europe is(re)discovering its talent and potential," he added.