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Best Animated Feature nominees ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ top the...

The event marks its 40th edition with a rebrand as the Festival of Gaming, expanding its scope to reflect the broader, interconnected games industry; GDC...

The event marks its 40th edition with a rebrand as the Festival of Gaming, expanding its scope to reflect the broader, interconnected games industry; GDC 2026 takes place March 9-13 in San Francisco...

The Annies are Coming! Headline News

53rd Annual Annie Awards Nominations Announced

Best Animated Feature nominees ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ top the expansive list of category nominations; animation’s biggest awards ceremony is scheduled to return live on Saturday, February 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall

In 2D, 3D, Acting, Anime, Awards, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Interactive, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All

Game Conferences Events

GDC Festival of Gaming

Begins: March 9, 2026

The event marks its 40^th edition with a rebrand as the Festival of Gaming, expanding its scope to reflect the broader, interconnected games industry; GDC 2026 takes place March 9-13 in San Francisco, CA.

In 3D, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Event, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Technology | Event Types: Conferences

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Animation Festivals Events

Animateka International Animated Film Festival Runs December 1-7

Begins: December 1, 2025

Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Motion Graphics, Technology | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Entertainment Market Events

MIPJUNIOR 2025

Begins: October 11, 2025

The content market dedicated to kids’ entertainment returns to Cannes, France October 11-12 with networking, screenings, keynotes, and conferences.

In 2D, 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Games, Immersive, Interactive, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Conferences

SPARK ANIMATION 2025

Begins: September 18, 2025

Spark CG returns to Vancouver with its animation festival and conference featuring an expansive program of talks, presentations, screenings, and network opportunities; the events run September 18-21.

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Art, Awards, Broadcast Design, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective

There’s one script marketplace that consistently delivers on its mission to connect writers with real producers, managers, and employers

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Production, Television, Writing | Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All

Conferences Events

Cartoon Forum 2025

Begins: September 15, 2025

The pitching and co-production forum for animated TV projects returns to Toulouse September 15-18, 2025; projects are now being accepted through May 7, 2025.

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Licensing, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Production, Short Films, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production | Event Types: Conferences

Animayo Festival 2025

Begins: May 7, 2025

Established in 2006, the Oscar qualifying event returns to Canaria, Spain May 7-10, 2025; the event promotes creative development in animation, visual effects and new technologies.

Festivals Events

Cartoons on the Bay 2025

Begins: May 29, 2025

International Festival of Animation, Transmedia and Meta-Arts returns to Pescara, Italy May 29 – June 1, 2025.

Animation Festival Events

Anifilm 2025

Begins: May 6, 2025

The International Festival of Animated Films runs May 6-11 in Liberec, Czech Republic.

In 2D, 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, Art, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Short Films, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

CTNX 2025

Begins: November 20, 2025

The 4-day event transforms the city’s ‘Animation Week’ into a hub for seasoned and emerging creators to recharge, inspire, celebrate, and ignite their passion for storytelling, running November 20-23 in Burbank, California.

The Road to Turin Events

VIEW Conference 2025

Begins: October 12, 2025

Italy’s premiere animation and visual effects event runs in-person October 12-17 in Torino, Italy with a focus on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.

Conferences Events

SIGGRAPH 2025

Begins: August 10, 2025

The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Vancouver, BC August 10-14.

Heading to Stuttgart Events

FMX 2025: Rhythm of Change

Begins: May 6, 2025

The 4-day event returns to Stuttgart, kicking off May 6; on-demand presentations are available May 10 – June 10.

Animation Festivals Events

Fantoche International Animation Film Festival

Begins: September 3, 2024

The festival, a meeting place for industry professionals and the public alike, the 22^nd edition of the annual event returns to the Swiss town of Baden September 3-8.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Interactive, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

The Road to Turin Events

VIEW Conference 2024

Begins: October 14, 2024

Italy’s premiere animation and visual effects event runs in-person October 14-19 in Torino, Italy with a focus on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.

Conferences Events

SIGGRAPH Asia 2024

Begins: December 3, 2024

The annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Tokyo, Japan December 3 – 6; will once again the Electronic Theater and Animation Theater will celebrate the best in computer animation.

In 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Immersive, Interactive, Motion Graphics, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences

LightBox Expo 2024

Begins: October 25, 2024

The 3-day event returns to Pasadena to celebrate the best in live-action, animation, illustration, and gaming with panels, programs, and demos featuring industry leading artists, creators, and studios; the event runs October 25-27.

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Art, Business, Cartoons, CG, Comics/Manga/Webcomics, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Illustration, Immersive, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Conferences

SIGGRAPH 2024

Begins: July 28, 2024

The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques returns to Denver, home of the event’s inaugural 1974 edition, running July 28 – August 1.

In 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, Interactive, Motion Graphics, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences

Stampede Ventures Taps Former UTA Animation Head Anna Berthold-Zuk

Former rep for global sensation ‘Bluey’ joins global media company Stampede as Executive Vice President of Animation and Kids & Family.

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America

In Passing Headline News

Animation, Film, and Media Creator Eli Noyes Dies at 81

The multi-talented artist’s innovative 1964 student Oscar nominated clay animation film ‘Clay, or the Origin of Species’ remains a classic of stop-motion filmmaking.

In Digital Media, In Passing, Interactive, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Paw-Some Adventures Headline News

Neon Wild Launches ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Interactive Experience on iOS and Android

Storytelling app’s ‘Hear Your Name’ technology lets kids become part of Gabby’s paw-some animated adventure stories; the series is now streaming on Netflix.