Cartoons On The Bay
International Festival of Animation,
Transmedia and Meta-Arts
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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Winter Edition
Cartoons On The Bay Winter Edition 2024 (L’Aquila, December 12-14)
Sio designs the poster, to Silver the Pulcinella Award for Lifetime Achievement The festival’s poster, designed by…
6 November 2024
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Pulcinella Best Animated Feature
The Hungarian film “Pelikan Blue,” directed by László Csáki, won the Pulcinella Award for Best Animated Feature…
1 June 2024
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Pulcinella Awards
“Cartoons On the Bay” international jury awards
French success in as many as four categories. For Italy and Rai, an award goes to Bruno Bozzetto with “Sapiens” A…
1 June 2024
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Pitch Me!
Cartoons On The Bay, the winners of the Pitch Me! contest
A story that interweaves family and environmental protection, the world of work that transforms humans into magical and…
31 May 2024
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Pulcinella Crossmedia Award
Antonella Ruggiero and Roberto Colombo have been honored with the Pulcinella Crossmedia Award
In recognition of their album Altrevie, which embodies the essence of music, experimentation, and the convergence of…
15 May 2024
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Pulcinella Diversity Award
The Pulcinella Diversity Award celebrates the artistry of SIO
Cartoons on the Bay bestows the Pulcinella Diversity Award upon cartoonist and YouTuber Simone Albrigi, also known as…
14 May 2024
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Transmedia Award
Cartoons On The Bay presents Lego DreamZzz with the Pulcinella Transmedia Award
On the closing day of the Cartoons On The Bay Festival, LEGO® receives the Pulcinella Transmedia Award for its…
14 May 2024
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Pulcinella Special Award
Pulcinella Special Award. Cartoons honors the talent of Juanjo Guarnido
Cartoons On The Bay bestows the Pulcinella Special Award 2024 upon Juanjo Guarnido. A world-renowned cartoonist,…
14 May 2024
Winter Edition 2024
L’Aquila
December 12th -14th
Cartoons on the Bay offers an exclusive Winter Edition for children and families from L’Aquila and surroundings.
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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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Winter Edition
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.