South Africa as a Guest in Stuttgart, Artificial Intelligence in Animation and other Highlights from the ITFS Supporting Programme is confirmed

Press release, Stuttgart, March 02, 2023 The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), which will take place from April 25 to 30, 2023, is now offering a glimpse of the supporting programme for the 30th edition: From “Best of Programmes” to the country focus on South Africa and the latest topics such as “AI…

The first cinematic highlights of the ITFS programme

Press release, Stuttgart, 23 February 2023 “Animation Connects!” is the motto of the anniversary edition of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, which will take place from 25 to 30 April 2023 for the 30th time. True to this motto, the ITFS will focus on connections between the audience, professionals, artists, talents and established…

The ITFS celebrates its 30th anniversary

January 31st, 2023 SpongeBob, Minions or Peppa Pig – Successful Filmmakers launched Careers at ITFS in Stuttgart   The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) will take place for the 30th time from April 25 to 30, 2023. Since its beginnings in 1982, it has established as a meeting place, think tank and career…

30th ITFS is now open for submissions!

From April 25 to 30, 2023, the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The festival focuses on artistic animated film as well as innovative interactive and transmedia works. Comprehensive film and competition programs as well as curated supporting programs guarantee exciting and extraordinary inspirations and insights. During six days,…

Ulrich Wegenast leaves Film- und Medienfestival gGmbH (Stuttgart Inter-national Festival of Animated Film, Raumwelten Ludwigsburg …)

Prof. Ulrich Wegenast is leaving Film- und Medienfestival gGmbH (FMF) after 17 years as Managing Director. At his own request, he will end his employment at FMF on 15 September to take on a new professional challenge and has asked the FMF supervisory board to terminate his contract prematurely. The supervisory board complies with this…

ITFS back in Stuttgart and online worldwide – First hybrid Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2022 successfully concluded

The 29th Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film came to an end on the evening of May 8, 2022 with the grand ITFS awards ceremony after six exciting days full of highlights from the world of animation. Under the motto “Black is Back!”, with a top-class competition programme and extensive supporting programmes such as “Wonderwomen…

The Tricks for Kids Awards Winners

At the 29th Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, the winner of the Tricks for Kids competition for animated short films for children has been chosen! The prize of 4,000 euros (donated by Studio 100 Media) was awarded at TREFFPUNKT ROTEBÜHLPLATZ of vhs stuttgart on Saturday, May 7. The winning film was chosen by a…