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Attention all Minion fans: On Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May, you can meet the iconic yellow characters at the Open Air on Schlossplatz: they’ll be on site as... Mehr lesen

ITFS 2026 is waiting for you – use the festival as a platform for your artistic voice, connect with the animation industry, and discover outstanding short and feature films in... Mehr lesen

Feature Film Highlights at ITFS 2026 Animation for adults can do anything, be anything and push boundaries. That is why, alongside films for children and families, we are presenting special... Mehr lesen

The GameZone at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) is opening the free GameZone, an interactive space dedicated to games, artistic... Mehr lesen

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