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Animation at the Heart of Stuttgart Animation is diverse and socially relevant. This is demonstrated by the 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), taking place from 5 to... Mehr lesen

First Competition Films and international Guests announced for the 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film Accreditations, Festival Passes and Day Tickets for the 33rd Stuttgart International Animation Film Festival... Mehr lesen

Open Air & Activity Zelte Festival Week 5 to 10 May 2026 The International Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart (ITFS) is one of the leading festivals for animated film and... Mehr lesen

Fancy games, great people and a cool event? For the GameZone of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, we are looking for volunteer helpers to support visitor services, assist... Mehr lesen

How do children and young people learn not only to consume media, but also to critically question it and use it creatively themselves? The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film... Mehr lesen

The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film offers a diverse Festival Week from 5 to 10 May 2026, in the city centre. The festival combines film history with easily accessible... Mehr lesen

Monday, 15 December 2025 | 6:45 p.m. Cinema (Innenstadtkinos Stuttgart) Tickets Experience the magic of international animated films at the Christmas special of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film... Mehr lesen

Friday, 28 November | 8 pm (Doors open: 7:30 pm) "Star Stage" (Atrium, Messe Stuttgart, Entrance East) More info and tickets Kick-off Cinema Screening for COMIC CON Stuttgart 2025 What... Mehr lesen

Sunday, 23 November | 8:30 pmEM 2, Innenstadtkinos StuttgartMore info and tickets ITFS goes Weird Weekender This animated masterpiece is not to be missed. Visually stunning, eerie, and quirky, I... Mehr lesen

Wednesday, 12 November | 8:30 pm EM 2, Innenstadtkinos StuttgartTickets available here ITFS Animation Special at Weird Wednesday Every third Wednesday of the month is Weird Wednesday: selected cult films from... Mehr lesen

Starting 1 November 1, projects, screenplays, and games can be submitted for the following competitions:   German Animation Screenplay Award Deadline: 1 February 2026 Award for the best screenplay for... Mehr lesen

Together with MFG and Animation Media Creators Region Stuttgart (AMCRS), the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film is hosting Pre Fixe with Animation Lounge as a prelude to the monthly... Mehr lesen

Let's Play meets BEYOND FUN When: 24–26 October 2025Where: Kunstverein Wagenhalle e. V. (Innerer Nordbahnhof 1, 70191 Stuttgart) Admission free The world of digital games is vast – new titles... Mehr lesen

It’s time! Three programmes, one tour: every spring, the world of animated film gathers in Stuttgart at the International Festival of Animated Film. Now, a selection of the best festival... Mehr lesen

ITFS Animation Special & Premiere for Children and Families When: Saturday, 18 October, 3 PM Where: EM 1 (Innenstadtkinos Stuttgart) On 16 October, the German animated film STITCH HEAD will... Mehr lesen

Animated film by Lauris and Raitis Abele (Latvia, USA 2025) Latvian/German with English subtitles | 95 min | 18+ In cooperation with fantasy filmfest Perpetually enraged priest Buckholz justifies his... Mehr lesen

Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of Europe’s leading animation festivals, is now open for submissions for its 2026 edition, taking place from 5 – 10 May 2026... Mehr lesen

The ITFS mourns the passing of Phil Mulloy, the legendary British master of socially critical animation, who died on 10 July 2025. His provocative storytelling and distinctive minimalist style will... Mehr lesen

Guest: Dr Andreas Bareiß The upcoming Pre Fixe event will focus entirely on the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. The new director, Dr Andreas Bareiß, will discuss the future of the FABW, how... Mehr lesen

ITFS Animation Special as part of the CSD Culture Weeks 2025 When: Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:45 pm Where: Cinema (Stuttgart Innenstadtkinos, Bolzstr. 10) Tickets An animated documentary by Uli... Mehr lesen

Hard to believe it’s already been four weeks since the festival! That’s why it’s time to shine the spotlight once again on the amazing filmmakers who joined us at ITFS... Mehr lesen