Cartoons On The Bay
International Festival of Animation,
Transmedia and Meta-Arts
31 May – 4 June 2023, 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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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
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COTB 2023
Ari Folman to inaugurate the 27th edition of the Festival
Twenty-seven years of animation, creativity, technological innovation, always looking at the future. The 2023 edition…
1 June 2023
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COTB 2023
In Pescara to focus on transmedia storytelling and metaverses
For its 27th edition, COTB presents more than 300 works in competition selected in over 50 countries, Germany as the…
29 May 2023
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Preview
“Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac” will take place at Cartoons On The Bay 2023
On June 1st, the Italian premiere of the film “I Cavalieri dello Zodiaco” (Saint Seiya: Knights of the…
16 May 2023
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Career Award
Pescara, May 31 / June 4, 2023 British film director and producer Peter Lord will receive the Lifetime Achievement…
3 April 2023
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Poster 2023
Monica Manganelli creates the 27th edition “Cartoons On The Bay” poster
A tribute to surrealist painting and to theater masks with a reference to the first historical festival logo, Monica…
7 March 2023
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Career Award
Film Director Ari Folman celebrated with Career Award at ‘Cartoons On The Bay’
Pescara, May 31 / June 4, 2023 Israeli film director, screenwriter and composer Ari Folman will receive the Pulcinella…
6 March 2023
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
Join us for a special Winter Edition of COTB in Pescara. Stay tuned, 2023 dates will be announced soon!
The numbers
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.