The Pictoplasma conference confirms its Berlin date for 2026. From May 7 to 10, Silent Green will host the 22nd edition of this unique event, established since 2004 as the global epicenter for character-based visual storytelling. Under the theme In and Out of Character, it will bring together the professional and emerging community around character design, animation, and culture in all its facets. 🎨
A comprehensive program for training and professional networking 🤝
The main program includes more than 20 talks by world-class artists such as illustrator Christoph Niemann or drawer Gemma Correll. Beyond the talks, Pictoplasma stands out for its balance between theory and practice. It offers a theoretical symposium, short film screenings, and a platform for independent projects. Its most professional facet materializes in specialized workshops, portfolio review sessions, and networking activities designed to directly connect artistic talent with industry opportunities.
More than an event, a vital node for the community 💬
Pictoplasma transcends the concept of a traditional conference. It functions as the essential annual meeting point where character animation is experienced, discussed, and driven forward. It is the space where enthusiasts and professionals share inspiration, where art meets industry, and where the essence of the character as a narrative vehicle is celebrated and reinvented. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the current pulse of this creative discipline.
How can character animators integrate contemporary design trends, such as those explored at Pictoplasma, without sacrificing the narrative and emotional authenticity of their creations?
(P.S.: Animating characters is easy: you just have to move 10,000 controls to make them blink.)