ANIMA SPIRIT 2025 in Trieste starts today!

Inspirational Lab Anima Spirit in collaboration with When East Meets West

CEE Annimation Workshop is happy to be back in beautiful Trieste, Italy and continuing a partnership with When East Meets West, part of which is also Anima Spirit Inspirational Lab – a 3-day workshop that will take place between 19–22 January 2025.

Anima Spirit unites passionate professionals in the animation film industry under the expert guidance of top tutors and the CEE Animation Workshop team.

The Lab’s mission is clear: to encourage idea-sharing, build strong networks, and boost international cooperation in animation. It serves as an entry point for producers and filmmakers from live-action and documentary backgrounds, offering them a fascinating introduction to the world of animated film production.

Led by industry experts Sabine Andersone (Atom Art, Latvia) and Martin Vandas (MAUR film, Czech Republic), the workshop combines group work, one-on-one consultations, networking opportunities, and pitching sessions for a comprehensive learning experience.

This year, nine participants from seven countries—spanning both developed regions and non-EU areas like Chile—bring their unique skills and a shared enthusiasm for animation. Their diversity enriches the Lab and maximizes its potential.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners at When East Meets West and Creative Europe – MEDIA for their continued support. Together, we’re creating a space to inspire, connect, and elevate animation creators worldwide.

Selected participants of the 2025 edition of Anima Spirit are:

Adrian Bîlă, Adenium Film, Romania

Anna M. Bofarull, Kaboga Art & Films, Spain

Nicolás Britos, Mil Monos Cine, Spain

Edina Csüllög, Undi Teod, Estonia

Nicholas Hooper H., CUBHO Audiovisual, Chile

Dan Radu Mihai, Dash Film, Romania

Nenad Mikalački, Druid, Serbia

Piergiuseppe Quarto, Nowhere Pictures, Italy

Martin Vallejos, Fish in Water Films, Netherlands

The ANIMA SPIRIT Inspirational Lab is organised in collaboration between CEE Animation Workshop and When East Meets West.

CEE Animation Workshop is supported by Creative Europe – MEDIA and the Ministry of Public Administration of the Republic of Slovenia.

 

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CEE Animation is supported by the Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the European Union and co-funded by state funds and foundations and professional organisations from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.

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