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Discover all the highlights of the next edition of Cartoons on the Bay! We look forward to seeing you in Pescara 025

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Discover all the highlights of the next edition of Cartoons on the Bay! We look forward to seeing you in Pescara 025

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Take part

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

Quentin Blake

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Pulcinella Career Award

Rob Minkoff

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Pulcinella Special Award

Noah Falstein

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Pulcinella Special Award

Lillo e Greg 610

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Pulcinella Studio of the year

Eaglet Films

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Pulcinella Transmedia Award

The Angry Birds x Legends

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Pulcinella Diversity Award

Barbie (Mattel)

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Sergio Bonelli Award

Lorenzo Ceccotti (LRNZ)

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Guest Countries 2025: Scandinavian countries

This year, Cartoons on the Bay celebrates the creativity of the Nordic countries, one of the most dynamic regions in European animation. The production of animated and children’s content in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland is supported by a thriving industry known for developing high-quality original IPs. The event at Cartoons on the Bay offers a unique opportunity to explore stories and talents that resonate with global audiences and to build new connections with the Italian industry.

Topic of the year: Artificial Intelligence in Animation

Artificial Intelligence in animation will be the central theme at COTB 2025

Partners

Discover all the partners of Cartoons On The Bayrn

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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 Festivalrn

Discover all the Festival Juries