The Festival returns to Syros island, Greece, September 22 - 28 for a cosmic themed edition; film entries being accepted until June 1.
ANIMASYROS 2025 returns to Syros island, Greece, September 22 - 28 for a cosmic themed edition.Creators are invited to submit their films until June 1.
The program includes eight competition sections, special tributes, the Agora, educational workshops, a VR lounge, parallel events, and new international and local collaborations.The main focus of this year's event, entitled , is dedicated to space and will be reflected across all pillars of the Festival.The animation scene in Central Europe will be celebrated with a special tribute to Croatia, curated by Daniel Šuljić, animator and artistic director of ANIMAFEST Zagreb.
The ANIMASYROS Agora continues its strategic partnership with the Annecy International Animated Film Festival with the support of the French Institute of Greece.This year’s Agora agenda includes presentations, roundtable discussions, seminars, masterclasses, networking events, speed dating sessions, and work-in-progress showcases.The Agora welcomes international guests and covers a wide range of topics, with a special focus on character development, production execution, sound design, practical applications of animation, and promotional strategies.
Greek animation remains central to the Festival., a tribute and exhibition curated by director and animator Kleopatra Korai and visual artist Dimitris Bellos, pays homage to the pioneers of animation in Greece.The visual identity of the 18th ANIMASYROS is created by visual artist Alexandra Manousakis.
Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Manousakis moved to New York City and studied Fine Arts at NYU.During her childhood summers in Chania, she was captivated by the Cretan lifestyle and later took over the family winery in the village of Vatolakkos. Honoring the ancient practice of ceramic art, she creates handmade objects informed by culture clashes in contemporary Greek island life.Speaking about her inspiration, Manousakis said, “The universe has preoccupied us since the beginning of time.
Is there life out there? How does it parallel us? Is time the same? How many universes are there? Where does it end? [...] This drawing I have made for ANIMASYROS is about aliens having the same thoughts as us humans about their existence and their surroundings.There is no answer that we know of, either for us nor for the aliens- or maybe there is.”
The call for participation in the ANIMASYROS 2025 Agora Pitching Forum will be announced soon.
Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologist—L'Wren brings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.
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