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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Pulcinella Studio of the Year Award
The SPA Studios receives the Pulcinella Studio of the Year Award
Cartoons On The Bay honors The SPA Studios with the Pulcinella Studio of the Year award. The recognition will be…
7 May 2024
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Pulcinella Metaverse Award
Twilight Daycare: The Show earns the Pulcinella Metaverse Award
Twilight Daycare: The Show, the inaugural series entirely produced within Roblox, crafted by the Canadian studio Wind…
7 May 2024
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Kids Poster
Sio designs the Kids poster for the 2024 edition
The comic artist known as Sio (Simone Albrigi) has crafted the children’s poster for the 2024 edition of Cartoons…
30 April 2024
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Poster 2024
Silvia Ziche, renowned illustrator and cartoonist, has crafted the poster for the 2024 edition
In the spotlight is Lucrezia, the witty and irreverent character brought to life by Silvia Ziche, gracing the poster…
23 April 2024
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Exhibition
Exhibition of visionary artist Stefano Bessoni – Stop-motion e altre Scienze inesatte
Stefano Bessoni’s artistic creations, featuring Stop-motion e altre Scienze inesatte, will be exhibited at…
18 April 2024
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Leslie Iwerks is awarded the Pulcinella Special Award 2024
Cartoons On The Bay honors the talent of American producer, director and writer Leslie Iwerks with the Pulcinella…
10 April 2024
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Sergio Bonelli Award
Sergio Bonelli Award 2024 to comic book artist Sara Pichelli
During the 28th edition of Cartoons On The Bay, Sara Pichelli, one of the most highly regarded Italian comic book…
4 April 2024
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Renato Pallavicini Special Award
Renato Pallavicini
Special AwardCartoons On The Bay gets a new Special Award in the Feature Film category, the Renato Pallavicini Special…
3 April 2024
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.