ANIMA SPIRIT 2026 in Trieste begins!
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 18–20 January 2026.
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 Canada—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 2026 edition of Anima Spirit are:
Antoinetta Bruni, Indyca Srl, Italy
Francesco Bruschettini, Kahuna Film S.r.l., Italy
Maria Eugenia Lombardi, Damita Joe SL, Spain / Ginevra Films SRLS, Italy / 80 Mundos SRL, Argentina
Arantza Maldonado, Productions Casa Creative, Canada
Alexandra Orfanidou, Tanweer Productions, Greece
Giulia Paganucci, Fantasmagorie Studio, Italy
Maria Tsigka, Fiction Park, Germany
Gabrielė Vaičiūnaitė, WHY Films, Lithuania
Aneta Zagórska, Krakow Animation Center, Poland
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.