Pictoplasma Berlin 2023 Animation Festival

The Pictoplasma Berlin 2023 Animation Festival has been recently opened for entries, calling for animation submissions for the “Characters In Motion” international screenings.

Pictoplasma Festival every year transforms Berlin into the world’s most exciting meeting point for a diverse scene of international artists and creatives, trailblazing the face of tomorrow’s visual culture.

The “Characters In Motion” screenings offer an overview of international animations, short films, motion graphics, and experimental work, focusing on stylish and fresh character-driven visuals and narratives.

The Pictoplasma Festival showcases latest trends in character design and art, cutting edge screenings bring the latest animation eye-candy to the big screen, and numerous exhibitions throughout the city invite all to experience original works and outstanding character craftsmanship.

High-grade Characters in animation, narration, music visuals, experimental work or motion graphics, from any part of the world, are accepted.

Pictoplasma Berlin 2023 is scheduled for 3rd-7th May 2023.

Submission requirements

✤ All animated short films (experimental, narrative, non-narrative, commissioned, or student films) will be considered for the official 2022 festival selection.

✤ Please send your submissions as Full HD Quicktime (ProRes 422 HQ or H.264 codec).

Eligibility

The Pictoplasma Berlin 2023 Animation Festival accept any high-grade characters in animation, narration, music visuals, experimental work or motion graphics, from any part of the world.

Prize

Selected works will become part of the Characters in Motion 2023 screenings and the official Pictoplasma Berlin 2023 festival program.