Key points from the Animation Festival Article
– The 17th annual ANIMASYROS festival is taking place from September 23 to 29.
– This festival is a collaboration between the Municipality of Syros-Hermoupolis, the Region of the South Aegean, and the Cyclades Chamber.
– The festival is held in the Capital of the Cyclades.
– This year, the Cyclades Chamber is joining the event for the first time.
– Full Festival Programme for ANIMASYROS 2024 was just revealed!
My Hot Take
Well folks, grab your popcorn and 3D glasses because it’s that time of year again! Our favourite animation bender, ANIMASYROS, is setting sail for its 17th year. (I know, it just gets better with age, doesn’t it?)
Get ready for some high-quality time in the capital of the Cyclades, where cliff meets sea and animation meets the heart! Hope the people of Syros-Hermoupolis are ready to see cinematic works that range from ‘Whoa’, ‘Huh?’ and oh, yes… ‘I think I have something in my eye’.
And guess who’s joining the party this year? The Cyclades Chamber! If that doesn’t scream “breaking news” in the animation world, I’m not sure what does. And if these tidbits have whet your appetite, guess what just popped out? The full festival programme! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to find a way to that Greek island paradise. After all, someone’s got to keep you updated on all things animated, right?
Get ready to experience the 17th annual dynamic Animation Fest – ANIMASYROS powered by PPC, unfolding from September 23 to 29 in the ever-charming Cyclades’ capital. Walk hand-in-hand with us along with the Municipality of Syros-Hermoupolis, the South Aegean Region, and the Cyclades Chamber of Commerce, as we unravel a grand feast of animation, supported by the Ministry of Culture – our financial backbone and PPC – our official sponsor for the third year running.
Prepare to be dazzled by the richest programme yet – The largest Animation Festival in Greece, featuring a whopping 261 films from 50 different countries. Witness a surfeit of competitions, educational activities, tributes, international collaborations, and parallel events that make our festival one of the top 20 in Europe.
Join us as we light up multiple picturesque venues across Syros, including the Apollon Theatre, Hermoupolis Cultural Centre, Tsiropinas Mansion in Poseidonia, Capuchin Monastery in Ano Syros, Miaouli Square, and Finikas Square. Plus, we extend our reach beyond Syros, spreading the festival vibe to seven branch offices of the Chamber in Greek islands.
Key Highlights
This year’s festival theme – “Africa: An Animated Continent”, dedicated to exploring the animated narratives of Africa, runs through all Festival grounds. Seize this opportunity to watch an array of foreign films paying tribute to Africa and its history, along with short and feature films from budding and legendary filmmakers alike.
Not overlooking our vivacious European animation scene, we’re screening selected animated films from Slovakia, Mexico, and the Czech Republic. Finally, do not miss our themed tributes and the latest animated productions handpicked from our Greek director’s favourite pool.
International Panorama & Screaming Competitions
Hold your breath for a deluge of breathtaking international feature films exploring compelling themes from science fiction to climate crisis, in addition to an exceptional lineup for the International Panorama which brings to you 21 revolutionary films from around the world, embracing pressing global concerns.
With a whopping 118 films battling it out in eight competitive sections, this year’s ANIMASYROS 2024 powered by PPC is an exciting ride offering a splash of diversity from children’s stories to social issues, TV productions, and those embracing European values.
All competition section films and tribute films can be viewed here.
Juries & Tributes
Meet the jury for ANIMASYROS 2024 powered by PPC, an august panel of seasoned professionals from the cinema and animation industry, ranging from animators, directors, festival organizers to artistic directors from across the globe.
Highlights
Presenting for the first time in Greece and in the stunning backdrop of ANIMASYROS, the prestigious “Emile Awards” marking a glorious return after a four-year hiatus. Come join us for the grand celebration of European animation as the distinguished animation fraternity unites to appreciate the best films of the year and laud their creators’ talent and milestones.
Learning opportunities abound with our host of Educational Workshops covering a variety of themes, from African mask making, animating savannah animals, and navigating desert landscapes to an exclusive scriptwriting and storyboarding workshop for animation students and young professionals. More details can be found here.
Not missing out on social events, networking opportunities, and parties, ANIMASYROS 2024 powered by PPC comes packed with a plethora of parallel activities to engage, entertain, and inspire its patrons. Check out the list of parallel events for more details.