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Our Creators @ FMX, ITFS und APD on Thursday, May 7, 2026!

Our CREATORS are involved in numerous talks, presentations, screenings, meetings and events at FMX, ITFS and APD on Thursday, May 7 – Day 3 of the STUTTGART ANIMATED WEEK 2026. Find out where and when, and discover many more highlights!

ITFS, (c) Reiner Pfisterer

9:30-18:00
FMX, Eyth-Saal, Recruiting Hub
Accenture Song VFX, LAVAlabs, Recom Film, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36132

9:30-18:00
FMX, Steinbeis-Saal, School Campus
Animationsinstitut / FABW, Hochschule der Medien
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36126

9:30-18:00
FMX, List-Saal Turm A, Market Place
AMCRS / MFG, CLI / FABW, RnDeep, Sandbox – Startups made in THE LÄND (incl. HdM Startup-Center)
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36143

9:30-18:00
FMX, Steinbeis-Saal
Week’s Notice Exhibition
Animationsinstitut / FABW students
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36208

11:00-20:00
ITFS, Staatsgalerie Säulensaal
GameZone Extended
Hochschule der Medien, Animationsinstitut / FABW, Merz Akademie, Studio Seufz
https://itfs.de/en/show/gamezone-extended-2/

9:00-12:15
APD, Landesmuseum Württemberg – Altes Schloss
Co-Production and Financing Market, Tailored One-to-One Meetings
“The Little Dormouse”, gretels gold
https://animationproductiondays.de/programme/market/

10:00
FMX, Raum Reutlingen
Innovation in Creative Processes
Panel “Fresh Visions” curated by Christian Müller, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35068

10:00
FMX, König-Karl-Halle
The Craft of Sound: Innovation and Workflows at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Panel “Sound Design” curated by Nami Strack, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35083

10:00
FMX, Raum Reutlingen
From Prototype to Market: Building the Next Wave of Creative Startups and Founders in Baden-Württemberg
Veljko Sekelj, Hochschule der Medien, Panel “LÄND-made” curated by Christian Müller, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35068

10:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Filmmakers‘ Lounge
Filmmakers’ Talk: International Competition 2
https://itfs.de/en/show/filmmakers-talk-international-competition-2-4/

10:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Making of: German Children’s Series
“Kito & Maja – The Dream Globe Tales” by Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez & Carol Ratajczak, Alumni Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/making-of-german-childrens-series-2/

10:55
FMX, Raum Mannheim
Crafting the Wasteland 2.0: Scaling Procedural Destruction for Fallout Season 2
Andreas Giesen, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36483

11:15
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal & VOD
“Stop Motion Guerrilla Style!”
Andy Kaiser, Alumnus FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35070

11:15
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
State of the VFX Industry/ Is VFX a sustainable Business Model?
Heiko Burkardsmaier, Accenture Song VFX
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35046

11:15
FMX, Raum Reutlingen & VOD
From Student Oscars to Annie Awards: Our Journey with A Sparrow’s Song (and what we learned)
Tobias Eckerlin, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW, AMCRS friend, Lilli-Luisa Heckmann, Alumna Animationsinstitut / FABW; Panel “LÄND-made” curated by Christian Müller, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35069

11:15
FMX, Meidinger-Saal & VOD
The Cutting Edge: Storytelling with Sound
Panel “Sound Design” curated by Nami Strack, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35084

11:15
APD, Landesmuseum Württemberg – Altes Schloss
Roundtable, Adult Animation in Europe, Discussion & Exchange
https://animationproductiondays.de/event/roundtable-2/

12:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Filmmakers‘ Lounge
Filmmakers’ Talk: Student Competition 1
https://itfs.de/en/show/filmmakers-talk-student-competition-1-4/

12:30
FMX, Meidinger-Saal & VOD
From Pixels to Waveforms: How AI Bridges the Gap Between Picture and Sound
Panel “Sound Design” curated by Nami Strack, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35085

12:30
FMX, Raum Reutlingen & VOD
Visual Alchemy
Jan Burda, Animationsinstitut / FABW, Accenture Song VFX
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36111

12:30
FMX, Raum Karlsruhe
State of the Industry panel
Paolo Tamburrino, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36383

12:30
ITFS, Gloria 2
German Animation 2: Playgrounds
“Dr. Dr. Themefart” by Andreas Hykade, Studio FILM BILDER, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/german-animation-2-playgrounds-4/

13:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Workshop Talk: Animated Films – Recoupment of Financing
https://itfs.de/en/show/workshop-talk-animated-films-recoupment-of-financing-2/

14:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Eugen-Bolz-Saal
Trickstar Business Pitches
https://itfs.de/en/show/trickstar-business-pitches-4/

14:30
FMX, König-Karl-Halle
All practical CG for The Lost Bus
Florian Gellinger, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35050

15:00-18:00
FMX, Filmakademie Campus
Diploma Showroom
Diploma projects of Animationsinstitut / FABW 2026
https://animationsinstitut.de/en/diploma-showroom-2026

15:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Workshop Talk: German Animation Screenplay Award – The Nominees Presentation of this year’s nominees for the German Animation Screenplay Award, and “The Last Whale Singer”
https://itfs.de/en/show/workshop-talk-german-animation-screenplay-award-the-nominees-2/

16:00
FMX, Raum Tübingen
Fishbowl: Creative Media Education and Industry – it`s a match !?
Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35013

17:00
FMX, Raum Reutlingen & VOD
Adult Animation in a Kids’ Industry: Making Task Force Querlitz in Germany
Arne Hain, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW; Panel “Fresh Visions” curated by Christian Müller, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35022

17:30
ITFS, Gloria 2
Student Competition 2: The Weight of Presence
“Gaïa” by Gwenolo Heck, “The Sky Was Candy” by Anh Tú Nguyen, “Sensual” by Tanja Nuijten (Germany Premiere)
https://itfs.de/en/show/student-competition-2-the-weight-of-presence-4/

18:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Studio Presentation: Spotted Bird & Submarine
https://itfs.de/en/show/studio-presentation-spotted-bird-2/

18:00
ITFS, Staatsgalerie, Metzler Saal
Maschinenblick: Macht, Mythos und Manipulation der KI-Bilder
https://itfs.de/en/show/maschinenblick-macht-mythos-und-manipulation-der-ki-bilder-2/

18:15
FMX, König-Karl-Halle
THE ROAD AHEAD: We’re Still Here (Closing Panel)
Paolo Tamburrino, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35053

18:15
FMX, Turm Aalen
Visions of Change Panel
Ilja Brunck, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35076

19:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Eugen-Bolz-Saal
AnixAwards
German Animation Screenplay Awards (sponsored by AMCRS, Sola Media), Trickstar Business Award
https://itfs.de/en/show/anixawards-2/

21:30
Die Note, Berliner Platz 1
Animation Lounge AMCRS

Our Creators @ FMX, ITFS and APD on Wednesday, May 6, 2026!

Day 2 of the STUTTGART ANIMATED WEEK 2026! Discover when and where our CREATORS are participating at FMX, ITFS, and APD on Wednesday, May 6! And further highlights!

APD Conference © Reiner Pfisterer

9:30-19:00
FMX, Eyth-Saal, Recruiting Hub
Accenture Song VFX, LAVAlabs, Recom Film, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36132

9:30-19:00
FMX, Steinbeis-Saal, School Campus
Animationsinstitut / FABW, Hochschule der Medien
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36126

9:30-19:00
FMX, List-Saal Turm A, Market Place
AMCRS / MFG, CLI / FABW, RnDeep, Sandbox – Startups made in THE LÄND (incl. HdM Startup-Center)
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36143

9:30-19:00
FMX, Steinbeis-Saal
Week’s Notice Exhibition
Animationsinstitut / FABW students
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36208

11:00-20:00
ITFS, Staatsgalerie Säulensaal
GameZone Extended
Hochschule der Medien, Animationsinstitut / FABW, Merz Akademie, Studio Seufz
https://itfs.de/en/show/gamezone-extended-6/

9:00-12:15
APD, Landesmuseum Württemberg – Altes Schloss
Co-Production and Financing Market, Tailored One-to-One Meetings
“The Little Dormouse” (gretels gold)
https://animationproductiondays.de/programme/market/

10:00
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal
„The Lost Bus“ – How to light up California’s biggest wildfire
Jann-Matis Armbröster, Luca Schippmann, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35370

10:00
ITFS, Robert-Bosch-Saal (vhs Stuttgart)
Kitaprogramm: Komm, ich helfe dir!
“3 Kapitäne” by Julia Ocker, Thomas Meyer-Hermann (producer, Studio Film Bilder); “Lenas Hof: Volles Nest” by Elena Walf, Thomas Meyer-Hermann (producer, Studio Film Bilder); “Kito, Maja und die Kugelkiste – Vom PUMPHUT und der Windstille” by Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez, Alumni Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/kitaprogramm-komm-ich-helfe-dir-2/

10:00
ITFS, Festival Centre Filmmakers‘ Lounge
Filmmakers’ Talk: International Competition 1
Kiana Nagshineh, Alumna Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/filmmakers-talk-international-competition-1-4/

10:00
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
CrossDot / Umbraven – A Dark Fantasy Short / On the Road to Caen / Blue Tent / Hang In There
School Presentations, presented by Alexandra Joshi, Animationsinstitut / FABW and Mark Szilagyi, FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35005

10:00
FMX, Raum Reutlingen & VOD
Business Skills for Artists
Denis Krez, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35942

10:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Making of: Drachenreiter & Die Schule der Magischen Tiere
https://itfs.de/en/show/making-of-drachenreiter-die-schule-der-magischen-tiere-2/

11:15
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
DOPAMIN100 / The Tyrant / SCREWED / Vincent
School Presentations, presented by Alexandra Joshi, Animationsinstitut / FABW and Mark Szilagyi, FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35006

11:15
FMX, Raum Mannheim & VOD
Crafting prehistoric realms for Netflix’s The Dinosaurs
Andreas Feix, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36021

11:15
FMX, Raum Ulm
Deep into Foundation III
David Anastacio Fereira, Accenture Song VFX
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36572

11:15
APD, Landesmuseum Württemberg – Altes Schloss
Roundtable, YOUNG HORIZONS Case Study Session
https://animationproductiondays.de/event/roundtable/

12:30
ITFS, Gloria 2
German Animation 1: Memories, What Remains
“A Sparrow’s Song” by Tobias Eckerlin, AMCRS friend, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/german-animation-1-memories-what-remains-4/

12:30
FMX, Turm Aalen
What the Studios Say: Using AI on your Reel
Nira Bozkurt, FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35007

12:30
FMX, Raum Reutlingen & VOD
Trash Island: Building a CG Wonderland from Garbage – A Procedural Real-Time Pipeline for „The Last Whale Singer“
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/34989

13:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Lecture: A New Playbook for Original IP
https://itfs.de/en/show/lecture-a-new-playbook-for-original-ip-2/

13:00
ITFS, Gloria 1
International Competition 1: Path of Life (Repetition 1)
“With Tapes and Toasts in the Car” by Kiana Nagshineh, Alumna Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/international-competition-1-repetition-3/

14:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Eugen-Bolz-Saal
Work in Progress: Almost Financed
“Ouch!” by Bianca Scali, Alumna Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/work-in-progress-almost-financed-2/

14:30
FMX, König-Karl-Halle
Designing VFX for Foundation S3
Stephan Schaefholz, Accenture Song VFX
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35092

14:30
FMX, Turm Aalen
Imagine the ideal location for creative founders
Michael Bohnenstingl, AMCRS Friend, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW; Panel “Fresh Visions” curated by Christian Müller, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36491

14:30
FMX, Raum Mannheim
Surface stories: Texturing the Wasteland of Fallout Season 2
Jenny Leupold, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36451

15:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Panel: Shaping the Future
https://itfs.de/en/show/panel-ag-animationsfilm-2/

15:45
FMX, Turm Aalen
In the creative industries, how do start-ups compare to founders
Christian Müller, Animationsinstitut / FABW, also curator of Panel “Fresh Visions”
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35033

15:45
FMX, Steinbeis-Saal
Week’s Notice | Talk
Diploma project Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36205

16:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Eugen-Bolz-Saal
Panel: Told for Adults – The Untapped Power of Animation
Red Parrot Studios
https://itfs.de/en/show/panel-told-for-adults-the-untapped-power-of-animation-2/

16:45
FMX, Steinbeis-Saal
Week’s Notice | Link-Up
Diploma project Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36211

17:00
FMX, Turm Aalen
PANEURAMA: future-proofing creative industries creators
Christian Müller, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35035

17:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Filmmakers’ Lounge
Get Together: Students and AG Animationsfilm
https://itfs.de/en/show/get-together-students-and-ag-animationsfilms-2/

18:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Studio Presentation: Toon2Tango & Fabian&Fred
https://itfs.de/en/show/studio-presentation-toon2tango-fabianfred-2/

18:15
FMX, König-Karl-Halle & VOD
30 years of Independence Day with director Roland Emmerich
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35016

18:15
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
The future of immersive excellence, innovation, and collaboration in THE CYBERLÄND.
Maximilian Schmierer, b.ReX, Panel “LÄND-made” curated by Christian Müller, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35036

19:00
ITFS, Staatsgalerie, Metzler Saal
Open Stage Games BW, Keynote „Animation und Immersion in The Longing und Lucky Tower Ultimate“ 
Anselm Pyta, Studio Seufz, MFG
https://itfs.de/en/show/open-stage-games-bw-2/

19:45
FMX, Metropol Cinema
METROPOL CINEMA: Special Screening of Independence Day with Introduction by Roland Emmerich
To attend the screening, pick up your ticket at the ticket counter on Level 0 starting on Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00!
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36445

22:30
ITFS, Gloria 2
AniMovie Special: Tanz der Schatten
Susanne Marschall, Universität Tübingen/Research Center for Animation and Emerging Media
https://itfs.de/en/show/animovie-special-tanz-der-schatten-2/

22:30
ITFS, Cinema
German Adult Animation
Series “Friedefeld”, Red Parrot Studios
https://itfs.de/en/show/german-adult-animation-series-2/

19:00
FMX, In front of Haus der Wirtschaft
Get-Together sponsored by ROE Visual
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36444

19:45
Lindenmuseum
AMCRS / MFG Reception
Invitation only!

AMCRS are FMX 2026 Gold Partner!

We, the Animation Media Creators Region Stuttgart, are beyond excited and very proud to be the first GOLD PARTNER of FMX 2026! At FMX – Film & Media Exchange, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, an outstanding program awaits you from May 5-7, 2026, at the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart – this time under the theme “THE ROAD AHEAD.”

On May 8, the program continues with the “On Campus” segment. True to the motto “FMX is coming home!”, events will take place at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and its Animationsinstitut, featuring a special program with a focus on talent and education. Online, a full day of exclusive sessions awaits you on May 8 on the website of FMX www.fmx.de.

Many of the presentations will be available online on demand from May 9 to June 9.

The first program highlights for 2026 have already been announced: https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026X/schedule. FMX is excited to welcome a very special guest to its 30th edition: the internationally renowned director, producer and screenwriter Roland Emmerich is returning to his home town of Stuttgart to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his blockbuster hit “Independence Day”.

To the FMX Ticket Shop (Early Bird tickets are available until March 20).

In the coming weeks we’ll keep you posted on the topics and events the AMCRS HEROES will be involved in at the Stuttgart Animated Week aka FMX, Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) and Animation Production Days (APD). We look forward to seeing all of you there!

The trailer for FMX 2026 was created by students from the Animationsinstitut. Read more about it here: Press Release & Trailer Credits

Trailer FMX 2026

TALENT Meet-up BW 2026

In 2026, the TALENT Meet-up BW will once again offer young professionals the opportunity to experience the Stuttgart Animated Week (FMX – Film & Media Exchange (May 5 to 7, 2026), Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (May 5 to 10, 2026), and the APD Conference (May 5, 2026)) with a free combi ticket. The program supports participants in networking, provides personalized program recommendations, and creates a framework for optimal exchange – both among participants and within the international industry. In addition, attendees will get to know regional support services and contact persons.

The program is aimed at individuals who are at the beginning of their own startup journey, currently developing animation-based content such as games, XR, VFX, or animation, or who are from related but non-industry fields, such as students in (humanities) sciences seeking to network with professionals from the animation, film, and games sectors. The offer is free of charge.

Applications are open until February 23, 2026, with responses provided by March 19, 2026. Apply now via the online form!

Program coordinators are MFG Baden-Württemberg, Animation Media Creators Region Stuttgart (AMCRS), Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart (WRS), Film Commission Region Stuttgart, Wirtschaftsförderung der Stadt Stuttgart and the Animationsinstitut of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg.

Source and further informations: MFG Baden-Württemberg

Animation Production Days 2026: Call for Projects

Animation Production Days (APD) is the most important co-production and financing market for animation in Germany. It brings together co-production, financing and distribution partners for animation projects in efficient one-to-one meetings and offers focused debates and lectures on current challenges of the industry in a conference. APD is organized by Film- und Medienfestival gGmbH, is a Joint Venture of Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) and FMX – Film & Media Exchange, and takes place from May 5 to 7, 2026, in Stuttgart.

APD 2025 Co-Production Market, Photo: Reiner Pfisterer
APD 2025 Talent Pitch, Photo: Reiner Pfisterer

APD is open to:

(European) Producers with a new animation project looking for partners (Registration/Submission Deadline: February 4, 2026, Early Bird Deadline: January 15, 2026) –> Producer Accreditation

Emerging European talents (up to 35 years old) with a project of their own (Registration/Submission Deadline: February 4, 2026) –> Talent Accreditation

Studios and companies looking to co-produce or offer services (Registration/Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026) –> Co-Producer Accreditation | Co-Producer Accreditation (online)

Broadcasters, streamers, distributors, investors and sales agents interested in fresh content, and film and media funding institutions (Registration/Submission Deadline: February 4, 2026, Early Bird Deadline: January 15, 2026) –> Investor Accreditation

APD 2025 Best of Trailer

German Reception at Annecy Festival 2025

A few days ago, the Festival d’Animation Annecy (June 8 to 14, 2025) came to a close, with numerous people and projects from the AMCRS in attendance.

Traditionally, German Films, Animation Germany, AG Kurzfilm – Bundesverband Deutscher Kurzfilm, AG Animationsfilm, Animation Media Creators Region Stuttgart, Animation Production Days, FMX, Animationsinstitut of the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung, MFG Filmförderung Baden-Württemberg and ITFS invited to the German Reception.

What a wonderful afternoon it was! Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone involved and present for the great organization and all the amazing conversations!

Annecy Filmfestival: https://www.annecyfestival.com/en

Impressions Annecy 2025, German Reception, all photos: Louis Nauche

Annecy 2025

From June 8 to 14, 2025, this year’s Annecy Festival will take place. As part of the festival, the MIFA animation film market will be held from June 10 to 13. Numerous projects by filmmakers from our network will be featured.

Film still from “Stitch Head”. © Gringo Films

In the competition category “TV Films,” “Lena’s Farm” is represented with the episode “Volles Nest” by Elena Walf, produced by Thomas Meyer-Hermann (Studio Film Bilder). More info

The Animationsinstitut of the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is also represented: in the “Graduation Films” category, “Detlev” by Ferdinand Ehrhardt (director and producer) and Saskia Stirn (producer), with distribution by Fabian Driehorst, will be screened. More info
Selected for the “VR Works” category is “lichtung” by Aria Wolf and Janina Zlotos (directors), produced by Cyril Fischer and Christoph Mohr. More info

The animated feature film “Stitch Head” by screenwriter and director Steve Hudson will be shown in the “Annecy Presents” section and will celebrate its world premiere! At ITFS 2020, the screenplay received the AMCRS-sponsored award for Best German-language Screenplay for an Animated Feature Film. The film was supported by MFG and involved the studios LAVAlabs Moving Images and PIXOMONDO in its production. More info | News article by MFG

The talent panel “Shape Your Future: Moving European Animation Forward” will present the innovation network PANEURAMA, with Christian Müller from the Animationinstitut joining the discussion. More info

At the German Films booth at MIFA, representatives of our member organizations will be present on site. This year’s German Reception will take place on Tuesday, June 10 (by invitation only) – a joint event organized by German Films, Animation Germany, AG Kurzfilm – Bundesverband Deutscher Kurzfilm, AG Animationsfilm, Animation Media Creators Region Stuttgart, Animation Production Days, FMX, Animationsinstitut of the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung, MFG Filmförderung Baden-Württemberg and ITFS

Thank you to our CREATORS!

We want to sincerely thank all you amazing CREATORS for the wonderful time we shared during the STUTTGART ANIMATED WEEK 2025 – at FMX – Film & Media Exchange, the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, the Animation Production Days (APD), and other events throughout the past week.

Thank you for your inspiring work, your creativity, expertise, and incredible dedication. But most of all, thank you for the many enriching encounters and conversations – it was truly a pleasure!

Animation Media Lounge on May 7, 2025

STUTTGART ANIMATED WEEK 2025 is in full swing! Thanks to the event trio of FMX – Film & Media Exchange (May 6-9, 2025), the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (May 6-11, 2025) and the Animation Production Days (May 6-8, 2025), the capital of Baden-Württemberg is currently the global hotspot for the animation and VFX industries. To make sure there’s also time to celebrate, we’re inviting all participants of the three events to a very special party – the “MASSIVE MEGALOMANIAC ROCKSTARLICIOUS MONSTER PARTY“ aka Animation Media Lounge 2025 on May 7, 2025! Come by!

When: May 7 2025, starting at 21:30 CET
Where: Die Note, Berliner Platz 1, 70174 Stuttgart

Invitation Flyer

Our Creators @ FMX, ITFS and APD on Wednesday, May 7, 2025!

Day 2 of the STUTTGART ANIMATED WEEK 2025! Discover when and where our CREATORS are participating at FMX, ITFS, and APD on Wednesday, May 7!

Animation Production Days 2024, Photo: Reiner Pfisterer

9:00-12:15
APD, Landesmuseum Württemberg – Altes Schloss, Schillerplatz 6
Co-Production and Financing Market (pre-arranged one-to-one meetings)
3 CAPTAINS (Studio FILM BILDER), 48ers (The M.A.R.K.13™ – Group), A Trip with a Drip (gretels gold)
https://animationproductiondays.de/projects-2025/

9:30-19:00
FMX, List-Saal, Marketplace
MFG / AMCRS, RnDeep
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/32710

9:30-19:00
FMX, Max-Eyth-Saal, Recruiting Hub
Accenture Song VFX, Pixomondo, Recom Film, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/33030

9:30-19:00
FMX, Steinbeis-Saal, School Campus
Animationsinstitut / FABW, Hochschule der Medien, Merz Akademie
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/32825

11:00-17:00
ITFS, Staatsgalerie, Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 30-32, GameZone
Hochschule der Medien, Animationsinstitut / FABW, Merz Akademie
https://itfs.de/en/show/gamezone-4/

09:00
ITFS, Robert-Bosch-Saal (vhs Stuttgart), Rotebühlplatz 28
Schulprogramm SBBZ
Trudes Tier: Hallo Suse (Studio Soi); Der Stachel im Po (Studio FILM BILDER)
https://itfs.de/en/show/schulprogramm-sbbz-2/

10:00
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal & VOD
VFX for THE ASSESSMENT
Rolf Muetze & Matthias Backmann, LAVAlabs
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/31815

10:00
FMX, Turm Aalen
PANEURAMA: future-proofing creative industries creators
Christian Müller, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/32298

10:00
ITFS, Cinema
School Presentation: Nanyang Technological University & Hochschule für Musik Trossingen
Hochschule für Musik Trossingen
https://itfs.de/en/show/school-presentation-nanyang-technological-university-hochschule-fuer-musik-trossingen-2/

10:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Making of: Stitch Head
LAVAlabs, Pixomondo
https://itfs.de/en/show/making-of-stich-head-2/

12:30
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
Adapt and Adopt: What do I need for a future job?
Constanze Bühner, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/31833

14:30
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
Technical Directing and Setextension Workshop
various Animationsinstitut / FABW projects
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/31893

14:30
FMX, König-Karl-Halle
Creating the spaceport environment for Dune: Prophecy
Peter Lames & Apollonia Hartmann, Accenture Song VFX
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/3223

14:30
FMX, Raum Karlsruhe
Building Los Angeles for Westworld 3 with CityEngine
Michael Shelton, Pixomondo
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/32123

14:30
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal & VOD
The Rise of African Animation, VFX and Content Development – How Cultural Differences are fueling Industry Growth
Panel “Managing Change” curated by Imke Fehrmann, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/list?t=1810

14:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Filmmakers‘ Lounge
Get together AG Animationsfilm
https://itfs.de/en/show/get-together-ag-animationsfilm-2/

14:45-18:00
APD, Landesmuseum Württemberg – Altes Schloss, Schillerplatz 6
Co-Production and Financing Market (pre-arranged one-to-one meetings)
3 CAPTAINS (Studio FILM BILDER), 48ers (The M.A.R.K.13™ – Group), A Trip with a Drip (gretels gold)
https://animationproductiondays.de/projects-2025/

15:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Making of: Auf Fritzis Spuren
Studio FILM BILDER
https://itfs.de/en/show/making-of-auf-fritzis-spuren-2/

15:35
ITFS, Open Air
Die Heinzels: Neue Mützen, Neue Mission
Seru, Sola Media
https://itfs.de/en/show/die-heinzels-neue-muetzen-neue-mission-2/

15:45
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal & VOD
Watch Your Language!
Florian Gellinger, RISE | Visual Effects Studios (Panel “Managing Change” curated by Imke Fehrmann, RISE | Visual Effects Studios)
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/31825

15:45
FMX, Raum Tübingen
Future-Proofing-Fishbowl for creative industries creators
Diana Arellano, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/31887

15:45
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
School Presentations: Painting Greys / Rebound / Nebeldrache / Divine Machinery / The Endling
Panel “School Presentations” presented by Alexandra Joshi, Animationsinstitut / FABW, Mark Szilagyi, FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/31832

17:00
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal & VOD
The Art of Producing for VFX
Imke Fehrmann, RISE | Visual Effects Studios (Panel “Managing Change” curated by Imke Fehrmann, RISE | Visual Effects Studios)
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/31826

17:00
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
Diploma Projects Animationsinstitut: Animation & Interactive Media 2
various Animationsinstitut / FABW projects
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/31883

17:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Eugen-Bolz-Saal
Panel: Animation Coproductions with Switzerland
Lilian Klages, Eagle Eye Filmproduktion (tbc)
https://itfs.de/en/show/panel-coproduction-between-switzerland-and-eu-countries-2/

18:00
ITFS, Gloria 1
Trickstar Nature Award
Rise Age (Can Erduman, Tatjana Theuer, FABW)
https://itfs.de/en/show/trickstar-nature-award-2

18:15
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal & VOD
Story Telling for War Children: Extremist and counter-Extremist Narratives
Panel “Managing Change” curated by Imke Fehrmann, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/list?t=1810

18:15
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
School Presentations: Flamin‘ Hot / Beyond Boundaries / The Goo / Lonely / Cyclus / FATIMA
Mariana Mendes dos Santos, Alex Ferstl, Merz Akademie (Panel “School Presentations” presented by Alexandra Joshi, Animationsinstitut / FABW, Mark Szilagyi, FABW)
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2025/detail/event/31835

18:00
ITFS, White Noise, Eberhardtstr. 35
Exhibition: It’s Just a Whole
Exhibition by Animationsinstitut / FABW graduate Bianca Scali / Winner ITFS 2024 “Student Competition“
https://itfs.de/en/show/exhibition-its-just-a-whole-4

21:30
Die Note, Berliner Platz 1
Animation Lounge by AMCRS