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Our Creators @ ITFS on Saturday, May 9, 2026!

Let’s head into the weekend – and into Day 5 of STUTTGART ANIMATED WEEK 2026! Enjoy your time at ITFS and check out who from our CREATORS – and which of their projects – will also be featured there on Saturday, May 9. In the evening, the big ITFS awards ceremony will take place – we’re keeping our fingers crossed for all the nominees!

ITFS, Photo: Max Kullmann

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-8/

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

10:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Eugen-Bolz-Saal
Work in Progress: ZAKO
https://itfs.de/en/show/work-in-progress-zako-2/

10:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Veronika-Saal
Workshop: AR Story Telling
https://itfs.de/en/show/workshop-ar-story-telling-2/

11:00
ITFS, Gloria 2
Tricks for Kids 3: Komm, ich helfe dir!
“3 Kapitäne” by Julia Ocker, Thomas Meyer-Hermann (producer, Studio Film Bilder); “Kito, Maja und die Kugelkiste – Vom PUMPHUT und der Windstille” by Eliza Plocieniak-Alvarez, Alumna Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/tricks-for-kids-3-komm-ich-helfe-dir-2/

12:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Filmmakers‘ Lounge
Filmmakers’ Talk: Student Competition 3+4
https://itfs.de/en/show/filmmakers-talk-student-competition-34-4/

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

13:00
ITFS, Gloria 1
International Competition 1: Path of Life (Repetition 2)
“With Tapes and Toasts in the Car” by Kiana Nagshineh, Alumna Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/international-competition-1-repetition-2-2/

14:00
ITFS, Open Air
Rabbit Academy – Die Häschenschule
SERU
https://itfs.de/en/show/rabbit-academy-die-haeschenschule-2/

14:00
ITFS, Festival Centre, Eugen-Bolz-Saal
Work in Progress: Animation from Kenya
https://itfs.de/en/show/work-in-progress-animation-from-kenya-2/

14:30
ITFS, Open Air, Activity Area
Helden-Workshop: Rabbit Academy
Workshop for kids 6+ with the characters of the animated series “Rabbit Academy” (SERU)
https://itfs.de/en/show/helden-workshop-rabbit-academy-2/

15:00
ITFS, Gloria 2
Tricks for Kids 4: Nach Hause kommen
“Lenas Hof: Volles Nest” by Elena Walf. Thomas Meyer-Herrmann (Producer), Studio FILMBILDER
https://itfs.de/en/show/tricks-for-kids-4-nach-hause-kommen-2/

15:00
ITFS, Cinema
School Presentation: Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg & Animationsinstitut
Projects of Animationsinstitut / FABW students & alumni
https://itfs.de/en/show/school-presentation-filmakademie-baden-wuerttemberg-animationsinstitut-4/

15:05
ITFS, Open Air
Trickstar Nature Kids & Family: Kleine Grosse Welt
“Lenas Hof: Volles Nest” by Elena Walf. Thomas Meyer-Herrmann (Producer), Studio FILMBILDER
https://itfs.de/en/show/trickstar-nature-kids-family-kleine-grosse-welt-2/

16:00
ITFS, Staatsgalerie, Metzlersaal
Game Talk: Hochschule der Medien
https://itfs.de/en/show/game-talk-hochschule-der-medien-2/

16:05
ITFS, Open Air
Alles voller Monster
Pixomondo, Lavalabs, won German Animation Screenplay Award
https://itfs.de/en/show/alles-voller-monster-2/

16:30
ITFS, Festival Centre, Eugen-Bolz-Saal
Workshop Talk: Speaking Minion
https://itfs.de/en/show/workshop-talk-speaking-minion-2/

17:00
ITFS, Staatsgalerie, Metzlersaal
Game Talk: Studio Seufz
https://itfs.de/en/show/game-talk-studio-seufz-2/

17:30
ITFS, Open Air 
ITFS Connects: Comic Battle
Host: Barbara M. Eggert, Merz Akademie
https://www.merz-akademie.de/en/veranstaltungen/merz-akademie-itfs-connects-comic-battle/

19:00
ITFS, Gloria 1
Award Ceremony ITFS 2026
https://itfs.de/en/show/award-ceremony-4/

20:00
ITFS, Gloria 2
German Animation 2: Playgrounds
“Dr. Dr. Themefart” by Andreas Hykade, Studio FILM BILDER
https://itfs.de/en/show/german-animation-2-playgrounds-2/

20:00
ITFS, Cinema
Best of ITFS 2025
“Pear Garden” by Shadab Shayegan, Alumna Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/best-of-itfs-2025-2/

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!

Our Creators @ FMX, ITFS and APD on Tuesday, May 5, 2026!

Let’s dive into STUTTGART ANIMATED WEEK 2026! Animation, VFX and games fans, professionals, and students from around the world are coming together in Stuttgart to explore the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, stunning projects, and the most exciting stories. With FMX – Film & Media Exchange (On Site: May 5-7, Online & On Campus: May 8, On Demand: May 9 – June 9), the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (May 5-10) and the Animation Production Days (May 5-7), there’s a lot to look forward to!

FMX, Photo: Dominique Brewing

Alongside numerous highlights, of course our CREATORS are on board as well! Let’s take a look at how they’re contributing during these inspiring days: the talks, presentations, and workshops they’re leading, where you can meet and chat with them in person, what they’ve curated – and which of their projects you can see on site or even try out for yourself. You can find more information via the links. We’re kicking things off on Tuesday, May 5, 2026!

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

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

10:00
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
Resilience as a Collective System, Not an Individual Trait
Kader Bagli, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35030

10:00
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal & VOD
SWR multicam VP pilot
Panel “Tech Talks” curated by Volker Helzle, CLI
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35064

11:15
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal & VOD
Fighting Fake News and Pirates: Media Provenance for Safe and Fair Generative AI
Panel “Tech Talks” curated by Volker Helzle, CLI
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35065

11:45
FMX, Raum Reutlingen & VOD
Accenture Song Recruiting Presentation
Lutz Marquardt, Jennifer Scheffel, Accenture Song VFX
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36155

12:30
FMX, Meidinger-Saal
How to Turn Actors into Animals: The VFX Behind Woodwalkers S2
Max Riess, Pixomondo
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/34981

12:30
FMX, König-Karl-Halle
The Animation of Zoomania 2
Jacob Frey, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35140

12:30
FMX, Bertha-Benz-Saal & VOD
Introduction to Carl Laemmle Institute for Research & Media Innovation (CLI)
Volker Helzle, Jonas Trottnow, CLI
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35066

13:45
APD, Festival Centre
APD Conference
Welcoming Speeches Carl Bergengruen, MFG, Marlene Wagener, APD
https://animationproductiondays.de/event/conference/

14:00
APD, Festival Centre
Conference Part 1 / Panel Discussion “Artificial Intelligence in Film: Practice, Education, Society”
Nira Bozkurt, FABW Curator and Host: Lilian Klages
https://animationproductiondays.de/event/conference/

14:30
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
FILMAKADEMIE PROJECTS: AniTrailer/AniPlay
projects of Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35008

15:30
APD, Festival Centre
Conference Part 2: The First Yes!
https://animationproductiondays.de/event/conference/

15:45
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
Graduation Projects Animationsinstitut: Animation & Interactive Media I
projects of Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35009

15:45
FMX, Raum Reutlingen
AI-Driven Workflows in Adobe Creative Cloud mixed with timeless filmmaking tricks
Steffen Hacker, Alumnus Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35992

17:00
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
Graduation Projects Animationsinstitut: Animation & Interactive Media II
projects of Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35010

17:00
FMX, Meidinger-Saal
How do tech and business realities shape the way we tell stories?
Jan Pinkava, Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35041

17:00
FMX, Raum Reutlingen
It’s Not All AVATAR – Managing Small to Mid-Sized VFX Projects
Juri Stanossek, Alexandra Stautmeister, LAVAlabs
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36230

18:15
FMX, Turm Aalen & VOD
FILMAKADEMIE PRESENTATIONS: Technical Directing and VFX Projects
projects of Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/35011

18:30
FMX, Raum Reutlingen & VOD
RISE Recruiting Presentation
Marian Dobrunz, RISE | Visual Effects Studios
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36136

19:00
ITFS, Gloria 1
Festival Opening with International Competition 1: Path of Life
“With Tapes and Toasts in the Car” by Kiana Nagshineh, Alumna Animationsinstitut / FABW
https://itfs.de/en/show/festival-opening-international-competition-1-2/

19:00
FMX, In front of Haus der Wirtschaft
Get-Together sponsored by Houdini
https://fmx.de/en/program/program-2026/detail/event/36149

Open Stage Games BW goes ITFS with Studio Seufz

Whether independent game studios or major publishers, recent graduates or recruiters looking for artists and graphic designers:  Open Stage Games BW offers a platform for a wide range of players in the games industry to connect, exchange ideas, and bring their topics to the stage. This time, Open Stage Games BW is taking place in cooperation with the GameZone of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) (May 5-10, 2026)!

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in line with the ITFS GameZone and the nominated titles for the Animated Games Award Germany, you can look forward to an impulse talk from the Games BW industry on the intersection and development of animation and games: Anselm Pyta (Studio Seufz) will present “Animation und Immersion in The Longing und Lucky Tower Ultimate.”

Lucky Tower Ultimate, Studio Seufz

After the talk, the stage will – as usual – be open to everyone. Got a topic you’d like to share or want to introduce yourself, your team, or your project? Then decide spontaneously during the event and simply sign up. During the networking session afterwards, you’ll have the chance to connect with others over drinks and light snacks.

The event is free of charge. Registration is required by May 5, 2026.

Date: May 6, 2026, 19:00-22:00 CET | Location: Museum Der Bildenden Künste / Alte Staatsgalerie, Metzler Saal, Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 32, 70173 Stuttgart

At the ITFS GameZone, animation, games, and interactive experiences merge. From May 6 to May 10 (daily 11:00-20:00 CET, Sunday until 17:00 CET), you can discover and try out current games, creative projects, and new forms of digital storytelling. Visit the ITFS GameZone on May 6 before 19:00 CET and then join the Open Stage with your drink!

Open Stage Games BW goes ITFS is jointly organized by MFG Baden-Württemberg, Game Baden-Württemberg, CyberForum, K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro der Stadt Karlsruhe and Film Commission Region Stuttgart, in cooperation with the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart (ITFS), and supported by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg.

Source, further information, and registration: https://www.mfg.de/veranstaltungen/detailansicht/2334-open-stage-games-bw/ | https://itfs.de/en/show/open-stage-games-bw-2/

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

The AMCRS are FMX 2025 Gold Partner!

We, the Animation Media Creators Region Stuttgart, are beyond excited and very proud to be a GOLD PARTNER of FMX 2025! This year, from May 6 to May 9, 2025, FMX – Film & Media Exchange will offer an outstanding program on-site at the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart – this time under the motto “RHYTHM OF CHANGE”. A large portion of the presentations will also be available online on demand from May 10 to June 10.

The FMX Program will go public in early March. You can find the first FMX program information here (we recommend subscribing to their newsletter!).

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!

FMX 2025 Trailer
FMX 2024 Highlights

TALENT Meet-Up BW 2025

TALENT Meet-up BW 2025 offers young professionals the opportunity to experience the Stuttgart Animated Week 2025 – FMX – Film & Media Exchange (May 6-9), the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (May 6-11), and the Animation Production Days Conference (May 6) – with a free Combi Ticket. This initiative supports participants in networking, provides personalized program recommendations, and creates an optimal framework for exchange – both among attendees and within the international industry. Additionally, participants will get to know regional support programs and key contacts.

Ahead of Stuttgart Animated Week, the Studi Stage, part of the Open Stage Games BW on March 12, 2025, in Stuttgart, offers a great opportunity for initial networking and exchanges. The official kickoff of the TALENT Meet-up BW 2025 program will take place on May 5, from 14:00 to 16:30 CET in Stuttgart, bringing participants together to start the week. To wrap up the eventful days, a Get-Together on May 9, from 12:30 to 15:00 CET provides a space for sharing experiences and reflections.

Specifically for talents and start-ups from Stuttgart, Wirtschaftsförderung der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart offers additional support: Through the FMX NEW_Comer program, they have the opportunity to secure a booth, a workshop slot, and a speaker badge at FMX 2025 (for more information, please get in touch with Hannah Schneider at hannah.schneider@stuttgart.de).

The TALENT Meet-up BW 2025 program is aimed at individuals who are at the beginning of their own startup journey, those in the midst of developing animation-based content – such as games, XR, VFX, and animation – or those from non-industry but related fields, such as students of (humanities) sciences, who want to connect with professionals from the animation, film, and games industries.

Source (MFG Baden-Württemberg) and more information | Applications are possible until February 17, 2025. The program is free of charge.

Initiated and organized by: MFG Baden-Württemberg, Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart, Film Commission Region Stuttgart, Wirtschaftsförderung der Stadt Stuttgart, Animationsinstitut (Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg) and AMCRS

Night of Shame on April 26, 2024!

Night of Shame

Night of Shame is the curated film show that celebrates filmmakers’ worst! From charmingly incompetent to all out shameful – established directors excavate their questionable films and submit them to the fascinated gaze of a live audience. An introduction, a screening and an on-stage interview with our host Michael Bohnenstingl. Slightly uncomfortable or outrageously funny! Finally our filmmaker is rewarded by the redemptive applause of a loving crowd. Night of Shame makes you feel humbled, elated, and a bit closer to each other. Because ultimately: “We’re all the same in our shame.”

Be there on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 20.00 CET – during Stuttgart Animated Week (aka ITFS (April 23-28, 2024), FMX (April 23-26, 2024) and APD (April 23-25, 2024)) – when it gets really embarrassing again, but also incredibly funny!

Location: Contain’t, Container City Kunstverein Wagenhalle, Nordbahnhofstraße 1, 70191 Stuttgart

Get your tickets as soon as possible, as experience shows that the show is booked up pretty quickly!

Further information on the Night of Shame website and Instagram

The Night of Shame has already taken place at Animationsinstitut, at the Kaboom Festival in Amsterdam and twice during the Stuttgart Animated Week. It is an event organized by Studio Seufz, hosted by ITFS and Animationsinstitut der Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and supported by AMCRS, Film Commission Region Stuttgart, Kulturförderung der Stadt Stuttgart, Sono2, contain’t e.V. and Soybloq.