“Pony, Pony” with the Young Horizons Industry Award at m:brane

We are extremely happy to present the winning project of the Young Horizons Industry exchange award at m:brane. And the award went to… “Pony, Pony”. Congratulations!

The awarded project will be presented on stage during Young Horizons Industry 2026. “Pony, Pony” is the first project that was selected to the Young Horizons Industry official selection.

The award is part of the long-term partnership with a m:brane forum.

Thomas Borch Nielsen and Viola Gabrielli. Photo courtesy: m:brane

“Pony, Pony”

“Pony Pony” is a TV series about having had enough of being rejected because of short legs and questionable gaits. The vengeful, cynical, and proactive ponies Cleo, Sally, and Zoro want leading roles in the stable, and they are not afraid to use every trick in the book (including the dirty ones) to secure a spot in the spotlight.

Creators statement

The project stands out through its strong originality, distinctive character design, and a universe that clearly sets it apart from the crowd. The defiant, quirky underdog ponies are funny, charming, and full of potential, with an energy and dynamic interplay that creates strong relationships and opens up rich opportunities for physicality and movement in the animation. The tone and humour resonate strongly with the target audience, especially through the combination of a raw, unpolished visual style and clear, relatable themes of courage, friendship, and the struggle to find one’s place in the hierarchy. Altogether, “Pony Pony” is a project with a clear and unique voice that both entertains and engages. The IP now consists of a comic book with three volumes in the making and the TV series is in development. Further down the line we will also be looking into a feature film and a game.

Pony Pony is supported by DR TV and The Danish Film Institute.

Format: Animated web/tv series
Target audience: 6-9yo
Country of production: Denmark
Production company: Nice Ninja
Producers: Thomas Borch Nielsen & Mette Valbjørn Skøtt
Director: Lowe Haak
Co-Director: Kirsten Skytte
Writer: Pernille Bønløkke
Art Director: Thomas Hjorthaab