Cartoons On The Bay
International Festival of Animation,
Transmedia and Meta-Arts
Pescara, May 29 – June 1, 2025
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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COTB 2025
Cartoons On The Bay 2025, consumer preferences and platform usage
In an evolving vision of content, the importance of paying attention to feedback and cross-media strategies. As part…
30 May 2025
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COTB 2025
“Cartoons On The Bay” 2025, the Bonelli Award goes to Lorenzo Ceccotti.
Attentive to new technologies with roots in tradition, the award to LRNZ is also an encouragement to keep surprising…
30 May 2025
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COTB 2025
“Vista mare” wins the Giuseppe Laganà Prize at Cartoons On The Bay 2025
The short film “Vista mare” by Nicola Bartoleschi, Nicoletta Busto, and Emanuele Ricciardi is the winner of…
29 May 2025
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COTB 2025
Pulcinella Awards Ceremony, World Premieres & Tributes to Industry Legends
Cartoons On The Bay, the International Festival of Animation, Transmedia, and Meta Arts, returns to Pescara from May 29…
26 May 2025
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COTB 2025
International animation takes the spotlight at Cartoons On The Bay with the Italian premiere of Maracuda – Growing…
8 May 2025
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COTB 2025
Cartoons on the Bay celebrates the talent and achievements of Rob Minkoff, awarding the American director…
29 April 2025
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COTB 2025
Bruno Bozzetto Brings “Rossi Boomer” to Pescara for Its World Premiere
Mr. Rossi returns to the screen in Rossi Boomer, a surreal and witty short film that sees the beloved character embark…
22 April 2025
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Quentin Blake’s Pulcinella in the Sea of Pescara is the star of the poster for Cartoons On The Bay 2025, set to…
6 March 2025
COTB 2025
29th Edition | Pescara,
29 May – 1 June 2025
Discover the highlights of the 2025 edition of Cartoons on the Bay. All the awards, guests, programs, the official competition, and more.
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.