Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), founded in 1982, is Germany's largest animation festival and one of the world's most important events for animated film, attracting up to 100,000 visitors annually. It showcases the full diversity of animation—including artistic shorts, feature films, and works intersecting with games, visual effects, and VR—through five Oscar-qualifying competitions, open-air screenings at Schlossplatz, and industry conferences like fmx. The festival serves as a vital global meeting place for professionals and a career springboard for new talent, cementing Stuttgart as a central hub in the international animation circuit.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+58 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 44 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Various Stuttgart venues
- Named jury members
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
1982
Venue
Various Stuttgart venues
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
6
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