– Title: ITFS and APD 2025: Emphasis on Stop Motion, Focus on Switzerland and Fresh Audio-Visual Candies
– 32nd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) highlights hand-crafted animations, particularly stop motion genre.
– The Animation Production Days (APD) takes a dive into Swiss animation, presenting a delightful cine journey to festival-goers.
– New exciting trailers, adding a dash of anticipation and surprise to the festivities, are also part of the event.
H1: Clay Party in Germany’s Swabian Metropolis!
H2: Handmade cinematic feast gets the jiggle
Well, get ready for a ‘clay-ful’ adventure, ’cause the ITFS and APD 2025 are throwing a party with a clumpy centerpiece – stop motion animation. Here, meticulous craftsmanship meets eye-pleasing aesthetics at the 32nd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film. And guess what? Our Swiss neighbors are the ‘belle’ of the ball this year, stepping away from their chilly Alps to join the animation fiesta.
H3: Bring on the Swiss Fondue… in Stop Motion!
Nope, we’re not talking about cheese (though that would be equally exciting). ITFS and APD are serving a delicious Swiss animation feast. So open your cine-palette and relish the artistically nuanced presentations that Swiss animation offers.
H2: Trailers to tease and tantalize
Oh, and the ‘cherry-on-top,’ delightful trailers making a grand entrance, giving us the giggles, gasps, and goosebumps. Who needs spoilers when we can have exciting bits of anticipation and surprise?
H1: Hot Take
So, it turns out stop-motion isn’t just for Wallace and Gromit anymore! ITFS and APD 2025 are breathing new life into this classic animation technique, and it’s as charmingly Swiss as a mountaintop yodel. Can you ‘hand-le’ the excitement? Better warm up your claymation appreciation muscles – this festival is going to be a rollicking play-doh disco!
Entering the wondrous world of animation at the 32nd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), where the incredible art of handmade films takes center stage. With a special spotlight on Switzerland’s thriving animation industry, ITFS and Animation Production Days (APD) promises an exhilarating experience from 6 to 11 May 2025. Feast your eyes on the brand-new trailers for ITFS and APD that give a sneak peek into the animation extravaganza.
Artistic animated film takes the limelight at ITFS 2025, especially stop motion animation. The unique storytelling format of Puppet animation has been trending for years, and ITFS acknowledges this creative rebirth through its competition programmes. Tune in for two intriguing programmes, curated by Olga Bobrowska from the StopTrik Festival, highlighting the best and historical puppet animation films.
The festival line-up also includes recently released feature films such as MEMORY HOTEL and VENGANCE MOST FOWL. Renowned animator and director from Aardman, Will Becher, will be sharing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories in ITFS 2025 Masterclass.
Take a cinematic trip to Switzerland
Close to home yet exceptional in its craft, the Swiss animation industry is a powerhouse of creativity. As the country focus for 2025, ITFS collaborates with SWISS FILMS, Swiss Consulate General, and GSFA to showcase fresh talents and seasoned animators from Switzerland.
Explore the unique world of Swiss animation through series of programmes, exhibitions and masterclasses led by industry insiders such as animator Elie Chapuis.
A Tale of Two Trailers
In contrast to the unified source of trailers last year, 2025 sees multiple creative teams bringing diverse perspectives. Produced by Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, the ITFS and APD 2025 trailers encapsulate the essence of dynamic and engaging animation.
Welcome to the New Age with our revamped website
A new year brings a new face to itfs.de. Kicking off 2025 with a fresh design and enhanced user experience, the website partners with Stuttgart studio panorama to deliver up-to-date information and application details for upcoming awards.
IImpressive awards await potential participants in categories like the German Animation Screenplay Award, Animated Games Award Germany, and others. Get the chance to present your projects to industry professionals for the Trickstar Business Award in the newly launched Professional Afternoon.
A Festival for All
For families, animation enthusiasts, young children, ITFS promises an immersive and engaging experience. Applications are open for the children’s jury for ITFS where ten- to twelve-year-olds can contribute to the festival.
Get Ready for ITFS and APD
Being Germany’s largest and one of the world’s most significant animation festivals, ITFS draws industry professionals, families, gaming enthusiasts, and everyone with a passion for animation. Held alongside FMX, ITFS turns Stuttgart into the heart of the animation world every May.
Spread across numerous competitions and boasting a total prize money of nearly €60,000, ITFS acts as an unrivalled platform for networking, exchange, and celebration of animation.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/itfs-apd-2025/