Numerous prizes were awarded in the 14 competitions: In addition to the Grand Prix, which automatically qualifies for the Oscar longlist, the competitions Young Animation, Tricks for Kids, AniMovie – Feature Film, German Screenplay Award, Germany’s Next Animation Talent, Animated Games Award, Trickstar Business Award, Arab Animation Forum and Crazy Horse Session – 48h Animation Jam were awarded. One of many highlights was the German Voice Actor Award with the nominees Aylin Tezel, Nellie Thalbach and Otto Waalkes as well as Bernd Kohlhepp, Dodokay and Eric Gauthier at Renitenztheater.
Industry representatives could find out about the latest business models for animation and the combination of animation, technology and pop culture. On Friday and Saturday, the band Der Plan presented in two concerts how animations can be used for artistic stage sets. In addition to the varied film programme with short and feature films for adults and children, In Persona presentations by renowned filmmakers and school and studio presentations, the GameZone at Kunstgebäude showed the latest games developments. Managing Director Dieter Krauß: “We have once again succeeded in bringing the international world of animation together in Stuttgart and in changing the state capital with its many guests from all over the world noticeably and visibly during these six days and making it more vibrant”. Managing Director Ulrich Wegenast: “The ITFS has shown more than ever that it is not only a central place for technological innovation and film art, but also a festival that brings together a wide variety of people and positions to celebrate animation and democracy – just as we imagine Europe to be! The cinemas were particularly full this year – the first day of the festival attracted around twice as many spectators as last year. The 26th festival was all about Europe: Already at its opening on April 30, Shadi Adibs animation film for Europe “Ode” premiered and then ran daily on the big open-air screen. Around 80,000 film fans came to the cinemas, the GameZone, numerous special events and, despite bad weather with winterly temperatures, to the open air at the Schlossplatz in the city centre. The winner of the Grand Prix, the award for the best animated short film, is called “Bloeistraat 11” by Nienke Deutz.
Six festival days ended successfully with the grand Award Ceremony in Gloria 1 on Sunday evening, May 5.
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