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VIEW Conference 2025

Begins: October 12, 2025

Italy’s premiere animation and visual effects event runs in-person October 12-17 in Torino, Italy with a focus on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.

Animation Festivals Events

Animocje - International Animated Film Festival 2025

Begins: April 8, 2025

The international animation festival returns April 8-13 to Bydgoszcz, Poland for short film competitions, animation screenings, masterclasses, and workshops.

In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Animation Festival Blogs

Open call for submissions of animated films

The main focus of this year's AnimaSyros, entitled Animated Cosmos, is dedicated to space

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

The Road to Turin Headline News

2024 VIEW Awards Announced

9 animated short films recognized for their excellence by an international jury include Grand Prize winner ‘Inkwo for When the Starving Return’ and Jury Award winners ‘Have I Swallowed Your Dreams’ and ‘Jour de Vent;’ View Conference 2025 runs October 12-17.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Event, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

Animation Festival Blogs

31st Etiuda&Anima International Animation Festival: 22 – 27 October 2024 inKrakow Poland

Etiuda&Anima was founded in 1994, making it the oldest and largest Polish Animation Festival

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Business Headline News

Industry Vets Launch ‘Creative Sprouts’ Consultancy

Marion Edwards, Jodie Morris and Chris Rose have partnered on the collective, which offers hands-on creative workshops to give kids’ IP creators tailored, high-impact support.

In Business, Digital Media, Films, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

The Road to Turin ANIMATIONWorld

VIEW 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence

Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez’s annual ‘must attend’ confab in Turin, Italy has been bringing the industry together for a quarter century, an event where top professionals from across animation, VFX, and games share their latest achievements and future plans… whether in front of an eager audience or a gleaming white bowl of pumpkin risotto; this year’s celebration of all things animated runs next week, October 14-19.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

The Place to Be for Designers and Artists Headline News

LightBox Expo Reveals ‘The Wild Robot: Art & Technical Strategies Behind the Scenes’ Panel

In this new addition to the show’s already expansive lineup, the October 26 panel will share with audiences some of the artistic and technical strategies used to create DreamWorks Animation’s beautifully animated and emotionally compelling new feature.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Education and Training, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

On the Road to Ottawa! Blogs

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2024 Highlights

Exuberant self-expression dotted with wrestling self-reflection.

In 2D, 3D, Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Ambling Around | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

Awards Headline News

‘La Voix des Sirènes,’ ‘Flow’ Lead OIAF 2024 Winners

Gianluigi Toccafondo takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Gintz Zilbalodis takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 48th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: All

Conferences Headline News

ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum Announces Program Highlights

The 5-day event for stop-motion animation professionals and enthusiasts welcomes industry leaders for a lineup of masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one consultations; the event runs October 13-17 in Lodz, Poland.

In Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Competitive Festivals Events

CINANIMA 2024

Begins: November 8, 2024

The Oscar qualifying event returns to Espinho November 8-17 to promote animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, Education and Training, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

VIEW 2024 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

Jonathan Nolan, Fede Alvarez, Kelsey Mann, and Chris Sanders are just a few of the top speakers who’ll be attending as the English-speaking event celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing together industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest achievements in animation, VFX, and games; the event runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin, Italy.

In AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

The Place to Be for Designers and Artists Headline News

LightBox Expo Reveals Expansive 2024 Program Lineup

The 3-day event, a celebration of the best in Animation, Live Action, Illustration and Video Games, returns to Pasadena October 25-27; over 200 hours of featured programming includes presentations, panels and workshops from leading industry talent.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Broadcast Design, Business, CG, Comics, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Lightbox Expo | Geographic Region: North America

Events Events

Weird Market - 16th Edition

Begins: October 1, 2024

The international animation, video game, and new media market will take place October 1-6 in Valencia, Spain.

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Broadcast Design, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Licensing, Production, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Conferences

Animation Festivals Events

Animest International Animation Film Festival 2024

Begins: October 4, 2024

The 19^th edition of Animest, the only Oscar qualifying event in Romania, will take place October 4-13.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, Music Videos, Short Films, Technology | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

The Road to Turin Headline News

Fede Alvarez to Deliver Keynote at VIEW 2024

Award-winning ‘Alien: Romulus’ director will present live at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

In CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

call for entries Headline News

Call For Entries: Black Sea '24 Animation Workshop

10 selected project creators from Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Georgia will be invited to attend a 5-day workshop in Tbilisi, Georgia November 26–30, with 5 workshopped projects selected for presentation at the MIFA market in June 2025; submission deadline is October 6.

In Call for Entries, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe

Discover the Origins of Roz Headline News

OIAF 2024 Panel Set: Go Behind the Scenes of ‘The Wild Robot’

Writer/director Chris Sanders will lead a discussion exploring the story and artistry of DreamWorks Animation’s new film at the Ottawa International Animation Festival, North America’s leading animation festival, which runs September 25-29.

In 3D, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

Heading to Ottawa! Headline News

OIAF 2024 is Around the Corner – Get Ready!

Here’s what you need to know to make your festival stay a bit easier; the oldest and largest North American animation runs September 25-29, 2024.

In 2D, 3D, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

The Road to Turin Headline News

Jonathan Nolan to Keynote VIEW 2024

The award-winning writer, director, producer and ‘Fallout’ EP will appear in person, in conversation with VFX supervisor Jay Worth, at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

In Digital Media, Event, Games, People, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

Animation Festival Blogs

Priit Pärn to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at Frederikstad Animation Festival

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Events Events

14th StopTrik International Film Festival

Begins: September 25, 2024

The international festival dedicated to stop-motion animation takes place in Maribor, Slovenia September 25 – 29 and Łódź, Poland December 5 – 8.

In Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

The Road to Turin Headline News

More VIEW 2024 Speaker Updates: Alec Gillis to Talk ‘Alien: Romulus’

The creature FX designer will present ‘Practical Character Effects and Why They Still Matter’ at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2024 Speaker Updates: Swen Gillberg to Talk ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

The VFX supervisor shares the digital magic that helped bring together two of the world’s most popular superheroes at Italy’s premier animation and visual effects event that runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.