The Festival focus is on artistic animated films, innovations in the field of interactive and transmedia projects, as well as the promotion of young talent. A total of up to € 65,000 in prize money is awarded in the various competition sections.
The AniX Awards, taking place on Thursday, 25th April at 7:00 PM in the Festival Centre, is the industry’s platform showcasing the German Animation Screenplay Awards, the Trickstar Business Award, and the ASIFA Prize. On Sunday, 28th April at 7:00 PM, the grand ITFS Awards Ceremony will be held, featuring the Grand Prix alongside the Lotte Reiniger Prize, the Student Competition prize, the Trickstar Nature Award, AniMovie prizes, and the Animated Games Award Germany. The Tricks for Kids Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, 28th April at 3:30 PM on the main open-air stage.