10th
Pictoplasma
NYC
SEPTEMBER 19 + 20, 2024
This September, Pictoplasma — the leading character design conference from Berlin — returns to New York for its tenth anniversary US edition. Pictoplasma NYC presents the freshest talents, probes the workings of their creative mind, and offers the chance to learn from, be inspired by and rub shoulders with some of today’s most innovative and avant-garde artists.
CONFERENCE
ARTIST TALKS & LECTURES
Pictoplasma NYC presents 10 hand picked key lectures by the world’s most influential artists and upcoming talents, cutting-edge graphic, toy and game designers and leading animation filmmakers.
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FIRST CONFIRMED
SPEAKERS
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Helen Ratner
USA
Brooklyn based artist with a quirky sense of humor specializing in animation, motion graphics, and art direction
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Jordan Speer
USA
Kentucky-based artist independently creating uniquely recognizable animations, illustrations, games, and comics for over a decade
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Lance Inkwell
USA
Award winning cartoonist, children’s book illustrator and toy designer famed for his pivotal role as Concept and Lead Visual Supervisor on Studio MDHR’s critically acclaimed game Cuphead
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Lorenzo Fonda
IT/USA
Filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist based in Italy, using character-powered community projects to celebrate his wife’s life and creative legacy
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Mauro Gatti
IT
New York based Italian artist sharing heart warming stories and acts of kindness via ‘The Happy Broadcast’ to remind us there’s still so much good in the world
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Mumbot
USA
Artist, storyteller, world-builder, toy designer & founder of the international creative community GHOST CLUB
Natali Koromoto Martinez
VE
Venezuelan illustrator and designer bringing her creation to life as playful accessories, apparel, toys, and homeware
Paul Andrejco
USA
Founder of Puppet Heap, an independent entertainment company specializing in stories told through iconic characters across media
Sarah Ann Banks
USA
Digital artist working primarily with 3D animation software to storytell and explore fixations in her daily life
More Speakers
TBA
ANIMATION SCREENINGS
Big screen psychedelic eye-candy …
… and storytelling genius: Pictoplasma NYC presents a feature film length selection of 16 fresh animated shorts and experimental narration a far cry from family entertainment, featuring the latest generation of characters in motion, including work by Christopher Rutledge, Joe Bennett, Tobias Rud and Rachel Fitzgerald.
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Child Predator
2023 / US / 00’27’’ Nate MiltonFootball
2021 / US / 01’14” Joseph Bennett, Martin StarrLittle Taste of Joy
2023 / BE, UK / 02’12’’’ Jonathan Djob NkondoI Would Eat If I Could
2024 / HU / 10’00’’’ Bence HlavaySaw Dolphins Today
2023 / US / 02’00’’’ David GelfandZeppo!
2024 / US / 09’44’’’Noah MauchlyTimber Timbre – Sugar Land
2023 / FR / 03’19’’’ Elenor KopkaLarry
2023 / US / 04’00’’’ Takeshi Murata, Christopher RutledgeFurrie
2023 / FR / 08’36’’’ Lucie GrannecTrichotillomania!
2021 / US / 04’02’’’ Kelly SchiesswohlNightpay
2023 / IE, UK / 03’50’’’ Rachel FitzgeraldMe and Burd
2023 / UK / 07’48’’’Greg McLeodAt Last
2023 / UK / 00’34’’’ Frida EkThe Tobos
2023 / DK / 13’00’’’ Tobias RudBoring Ghost
2020 / US / 01’14’’’ Michael BuchinoThe Final Nail In The Coffin
2023 / IE / 09’50’’’Conor Kehelly
Portfolio Reviews
Networking & REVIEWS
Friday morning’s rapid-fire networking event grants conference attendees private face-to-face time with ten industry leaders, agencies, production companies and talent scouts. You’ll have exactly 6 minutes to make a lasting impression and gather valuable feedback before the gong sounds and a new face takes your place.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, SEPT 19
3PM
DOORS OPEN: REGISTRATION
4PM
LECTURES
6:30PM
LECTURES
8:30pm
Animation Screenings
FRIDAY, SEPT 20
11AM
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
1:30PM
LECTURES
4PM
LECTURES
6:30PM
LECTURES
8:30PM
GOODBYE DRINKS
TICKETS
IRL (IN PERSON) & VIRTUAL (ONLINE) TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
VENUE
SVA THEATRE
333 West 23rd Street
between 8th and 9th Avenues
New York, NY 10011
www.svatheatre.com
Featuring two theaters, an elegant lobby and green room designed by Milton Glaser, the SVA Theatre hosts both intimate and extravagant events and has been home to red carpet premieres, awards shows, film festivals, and theatrical events.