Festival 2024

Discover all the highlights of the 28th edition of Cartoons on the Bay from May 29th to June 2nd 2024 in Pescara, Italy.

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Discover all the highlights of the 28th edition of Cartoons on the Bay from May 29th to June 2nd 2024 in Pescara, Italy.

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3 days of events to connect with the Italian and International industry

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Performances, exhibitions, and concerts for children and families

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3 mornings exclusively dedicated to elementary and middle school children

Previews, screenings and other events for the public of the Festival

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Pulcinella Special Awards

Pulcinella Career Award

John Musker

Director, Writer and Producer

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Pulcinella Special Award

Juanjo Guarnido

Artist, cartoonist

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Pulcinella Special Award

Leslie Iwerks

Director, Producer, Showrunner

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Pulcinella Studio of the Year

The SPA Studios

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Pulcinella Metaverse Award

Twilight Daycare

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Pulcinella Transmedia Award

LEGO DREAMZzz

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Pulcinella Diversity Award

Simone Albrigi (SIO)

Cartoonist

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Pulcinella Crossmedia Award

Altrevie

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Premio Sergio Bonelli 2024

Sara Pichelli

Cartoonist

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Guest Country 2024: Spain

The Industry Program of the Festival proposes a series of events to go in depth into the country’s production and to connect with the Italian industry in order to facilitate co-production agreements.

Topic of the year: Sport

Sport will be the central theme for COTB 2024. From inspiring tales of athletic triumphs and challenges to the exploration of different sports cultures around the world, the festival promises to highlight the dynamic and motivational aspects of sport as a powerful storytelling medium, offering unique and imaginative interpretations that celebrate both athleticism and artistic expression.

Partners

Discover all the partners of Cartoons On The Bay

Pulcinella Awards

Discover all the finalists

Preschool Tv Shows, Upper Preschool Tv Shows, Kids Tv Series, Youth Tv Shows, Interactive Animations, Live Action or Hybrid TV Series, Tv Pilots, Shorts Films and Animated Feature Films: the Festival offers an overview of the global production putting the spotlight on the most relevant titles which are part of the year’s competition

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Juries

The International Jury, the Feature Film Jury and the Pitch Me Jury! assign the awards during the Festival

Manifesti 2024

Discover the official 2024 poster and the Kids poster!