WORLD OF GRA – Official Trailer APD 2024 out now!

The APD Trailer 2024 is here: Finding together in THE WORLD OF GRA The first new APD trailer in years originates in WORLD OF GRA, a story world created by Clara Deitmar, graduate of Animationsinstitut at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. The stories of WORLD OF GRA are designed to fit various media platforms. “There are countless possibilities,”…

Call for Projects 2024 is online – Submit Now!

Call for Projects 2024 now online! APD is searching for innovation in animation! We’re on the lookout for creative and original: Feature Films; TV Series; Mobile Content and Games; Cross- and Transmedia projects! Submit your projects in the concept or development stage at APD. Your project should have potential for brand development and be open…

Special Focus on Ireland at APD 2024

Special Focus on Ireland at APD 2024 Irish animation studios are developing a wide range of talent and have earned a worldwide reputation for their storytelling, visual artistry and new technology. In 2024, the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) and APD will focus on Irish animated film and celebrate the richness and diversity…

Review: Kids Kino ROUND TABLE @ Animation Production Days (APD)

Review: Kids Kino ROUND TABLE @ Animation Production Days (APD) TRANSMEDIA STORYTELLING CASE STUDY: JOURNEY TO YOURLAND By Viola Gabrielli Kids Kino Industry hosted a ROUND TABLE at the APD on Transmedia Storytelling – exploring how to develop a universe on diverse platforms that are coherent, the motivation behind new dimensions and the challenges working together…

The 2023 edition of APD successfully ended

The 2023 edition of APD successfully ended The 17th edition of the Animation Production Days (APD), ended after an intensive three-day programme, on the afternoon of 28 April. Around 900 pre-planned meetings took place in the Landesmuseum Württemberg and online, giving producers and creatives the opportunity to present their projects to potential co-production and financing…

50 Projects Selected From Over 100 Submissions!

50 Projects Selected From Over 100 Submissions! The jury has selected 50 outstanding projects from 18 countries to take part in this year’s Animation Production Days. Of the 50 selected projects, 15 come from Germany, followed by five from Spain and four each from Denmark and France. Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, Ireland, Italy,…

First broadcasters and investors confirmed!

First broadcasters and investors confirmed! Registrations for the Investor Programme are still open until 2 March. The first representatives of broadcasters, distributors and investors have already confirmed their participation, including: BBC Children’s // Blue Zoo Rights // Edel Music & Entertainment // Jetpack Distribution // KidsMe – DaAgostini // KiKA – The Children‘s Channel of…

Animation Production Days 2023 – Call for Projects

Animation Production Days 2023 – Call for Projects Projects can now be submitted for the 17th Animation Production Days (APD). We are looking for original and innovative animation projects in the fields of: Feature film TV series Mobile content, games Cross- and transmedia All projects can be submitted in the concept or development stage. Applications…

First hybrid edition of the APDs successfully ended

First hybrid edition of the APDs successfully ended The 16th edition of the Animation Production Days (APD), which took place for the first time this year as a hybrid edition, ended at noon on Friday, 6 May. In almost 700 individually planned meetings online and on site at the Landesmuseum Württemberg, 35 selected animation projects…