Cartoons On The Bay
International Festival of Animation,
Transmedia and Meta-Arts
29 May – 2 June 2024, Pescara
Set in the breathtaking scenario of the Italian coasts,
Cartoons on the Bay is Italy’s primary event dedicated
to the animation and children’s entertainment industry.
Promoted by Rai and organized by Rai Com,
the Festival has been connecting Italian
and International key players since 1996.
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Portfolio review
Portfolio Review, on May 30th and 31st at the AURUM in Pescara
The Portfolio Review of Cartoons On The Bay 2024 shall take place at the AURUM in Pescara, on Thursday 30th and…
22 March 2024
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Career Award
In over forty years of activity in the animation world, John Musker has signed some of Disney masterpieces such as The…
5 March 2024
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Pitch Me!
Cartoons on the Bay 2024, Pitch Me! Competition entries open for projects
Until April 15, projects can be submitted for the Pitch Me! Pierluigi De Mas Competition, the COTB event…
28 February 2024
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COTB 2024
Cartoons on the Bay announces call for entries
The International Festival of Animation, Transmedia, and Meta-Arts will take place in Pescara (Italy) from May 29th to…
19 February 2024
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Winter Edition
Cartoons on the Bay 2023 Winter Edition
L’Aquila, Nov. 29th – Dec. 1st, 2023 Pera Toons meets with kids and signs copies of his latest book, animated…
22 November 2023
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Pitch Me! Contest 2023
The Winner of the Pitch Me! Contest flies to Cartoon Springboard
The Pitch me! Contest of Cartoons on the Bay creates new opportunities for young Italian talents that aim to access the…
23 October 2023
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COTB 2023
All the awards of the 27th edition
Ari Folman’s Anna Frank wins best animated feature, good ranking for Italy with two awards for Rai Kids The 27th…
5 June 2023
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COTB 2023
Lucia Borgonzoni on how Italian animation is in profound evolution and the central role of Rai
In Pescara to attend “Cartoons On The Bay », the undersecretary for Culture Lucia Borgonzoni stressed the…
2 June 2023
COTB 2024
28th Edition | Pescara,
29 May – 2 June 2024
Discover the highlights of the 2024 edition of Cartoons on the Bay. All the awards, guests, programs, the official competition, and more.
COTB 2023
27th Edition | Pescara,
May 31st – June 4th
Discover the highlights of the 2023 edition of Cartoons on the Bay. All the awards, guests, programs, the official competition, and more.
Hall of fame
Prominent animation industry creators and authors have been special guests at Cartoons on the Bay over the years.
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L’Aquila
Nov 29th – December 1st
Cartoons on the Bay offers an exclusive Winter Edition for children and families from L’Aquila and surroundings.
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4 days
An intense program of b-to-b and b-to-c events.
400 titles
A high-profile selection of films, TV shows, shorts, and interactive animation.
60 countries
A large selection of titles from all over the world.
1200 attendees
A must-attend industry event in Italy.