From September 21 to 27, the island of Syros hosts the Animasyros 2026 festival, which launches its call for the Pitch Forum with a deadline of July 1. The event offers workshops and talks for animation professionals, aiming to develop projects and facilitate connections with the industry. For the public, this means access to cultural content and potential job opportunities in the creative sector, as well as boosting the local economy and the dissemination of animated art.
Tools and networks: the technical engine of the forum 🛠️
The Animasyros 2026 Pitch Forum focuses on pitch methodologies and the use of 2D and 3D animation software, along with sessions on financing and digital distribution. Participants will have access to mentoring with renowned studios and streaming platforms. Techniques of visual storytelling and rapid prototyping will be addressed, using tools such as Blender or Toon Boom. The goal is to bridge the gap between the creative concept and its commercial viability, offering resources for projects to meet market standards.
The perfect pitch: coffee, sweat, and a projector ☕
Because presenting your animation project to producers is like going on a blind date: you've been preparing for months, but in the end, you just hope they don't notice the continuity error from minute 3. At Animasyros, in addition to serious workshops, you'll have the chance to see that your idea of an astronaut octopus isn't so crazy... until someone presents a rapping shrimp. All in the name of the local economy and animated art.