Take a Deep Dive into the colourful World of Animation!

During the festival week, filmmakers and audiences together immerse themselves in the world of animation. Moreover, whoever wins the International Competition in Stuttgart automatically qualifies for the Oscars.

Schedule (PDF)

Festival Guide (PDF)

All competitions at a glance:

International Competition

Short Films

Student Competition

Short Films

AniMovie

Feature Films for adults and kids

Tricks for Kids

Short Films

Trickstar Nature Award

Short Films

We also show films that are not in competition!

The SPECIAL PROGRAMME brings even more animation to the screen: premieres, exceptional feature films, series specials or the complete works of individual filmmakers.

In the Special Focus Ireland we take a look at the young, progressive animation scene of the Emerald Isle and in the German Animation section we focus on the domestic animation industry.

Programme Tips:

Still not sure which event you want to visit at the festival? We have put together some very special tips and recommendations that are definitely worthwhile.

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Insights

Meeting point for the industry:

The world of animated film comes together in Stuttgart and celebrates the STUTTGART ANIMATED WEEK together with the APD and the FMX. To see, discuss, network, learn, doubt, marvel. With exclusive insights, talks and panels, workshops and masterclasses, school and studio presentations.

Open Air

Stuttgart, but magic!

The Schlossplatz is transformed into an open-air cinema thanks to the giant LED screen. With short and feature films for kids and families, for blockbuster fans and independent cinema enthusiasts. Free open-air cinema for everyone.

GameZone

Welcome to the GameZone! This is where gaming enthusiasts of all ages meet to play games or discuss the latest gaming trends.

Tricks for Kids

Age-appropriate programmes are available for families, daycare groups and school classes. Experts put together and moderate special film programmes for children and young people, and in workshops join them in immersing themselves in the exciting world of animated films.

ITFS Animation Tour

The Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film has been organizing a yearly tour programme with a selection of some of the best animated films from the previous Festival. The programme comprises: Best of International Competition, Best of Tricks for Kids and Best of Trickstar Nature Award.