Immerse yourself in 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.

ITFS catalogue 2024

All competitions at a glance:

International Competition

Shorts

AniMovie

Feature-lenght films ­– for adults and kids

Student Competition

Shorts

Trickstar Nature Award

Shorts

Tricks for Kids

Kurzfilme

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.

Furthermore:

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.