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Experience an animated week at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film! Animation at it’s best, people up-close.

Programme 2026

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Film Competitions

In five competitions we show you a world you’ve never seen before. Meet the people behind the films and find out more about their working methods. Award-worthy: The ITFS is an Oscar-qualifying festival. Who wins the Grand Prix automatically gets longlisted for the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

ITFS International Competition

The best current shorts from all over the world – socially relevant, personal and innovative.

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Filmstills

ITFS Student Competition

Young and experimental: Short films by students from international film and art schools. Always at the cutting edge.

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ITFS Tricks for Kids Competition

Magical short films to discover, laugh and marvel at for all animation fans from daycare centres and primary schools to teenagers. Foreign-language films have a German live voice-over.

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ITFS Trickstar Nature Award

These short films are more relevant and pressing than ever. We are confronted with exposing injustices and challenging realities.

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ITFS AniMovie Competition

Our feature films grant a cinema experience over 60 minutes! New experiences for your eyes, ears, and hearts.

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Special Programme

More Film

We also show films outside the competitions. Premieres, extraordinary feature-length films, series specials or even the whole animated world of individual artists or entire countries.

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Insights

Professional Events

Exclusive talks and panels, workshops and master classes, school and studio presentations for professionals and students. Insights behind the scenes as well as tips and tricks from international experts. Pure inspiration!

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Young ITFS

For young Film Fans

From film programmes and film competitions to hands-on activities and workshops, Young ITFS combines film education, cultural diversity and the joy of discovery. This is where imagination comes to life!

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Open Air Schlossplatz

Stuttgart. But magic!

Enjoy animation as a live open-air experience and be part of Stuttgart’s largest public viewing! In addition to the festival programme in the cinemas, we offer you thrilling, inspiring films every day. Free of charge and in the fresh air. All you need is a picnic blanket.

GameZone

Digital Playground

Virtual worlds. Real emotions. The GameZone is for gaming enthusiasts and animation fans of all ages. Here animation and games merge. Immerse yourself in the worlds of the nominees for the Animated Games Award Germany. Game your way through the different genres and platforms, from adventure to action. Game over? Restart!

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