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11th

Pictoplasma
NYC

 
SEPTEMBER 25 + 26, 2025

 

 

This September, Pictoplasma — the leading character design conference from Berlin — returns to New York to present the freshest talents, probe the workings of their creative mind, and offer the chance to learn from and be inspired by some of today’s most innovative and avant-garde artists.

Attendee registration for the 11th Pictoplasma NYC edition is now online
with a special early bird offer, limited to the 100 first attendees completing the online registration process.

LIMITED

AVAILABLE NOW!

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. 

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Portfolio Reviews

Networking 

 

Do you want to showcase your animation project or hope for personal feedback on your illustration portfolio, crave to hook up with “the industry,” or just get some advice by someone who might be able to help recalibrate your character project? 

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, including the likes of Snyder, Hornet Inc., Jacky Winter, B&A and more.

Review slots are limited and pre-registration is required. Sign-up for all interested attendees begins on the first conference day during the first break, at the registration tables in the SVA Theatre lobby.

Participating Industry 

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B&A

Karol Wernek + Matthew Palizay

 

B&A is a leading artist representation agency known for partnering brands with top creative talent. Agents Matthew Palizay and Karol Kwernek look forward to meeting illustrators, animators, CGI and mural artists who have a unique voice that is applicable to editorial briefs, ad campaigns, and brand collaborations.

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TITMOUSE

Antonio Canobbio + Niko Guardia 

Titmouse is an Emmy-winning animation studio known for creating bold, boundary-pushing animated series and films with a distinct, irreverent style. VP/CCO Antonio Canobbio and art director Niko Guardia look forward to meeting you.

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SNYDER

Kristina Snyder

Kristina Snyder is the founder of SNYDER, a woman owned artist and creative production agency representing a dynamic and diverse group of artists and directors from around the world. Kristina looks forward to meeting illustrators and directors that aspire to be working in the commercial world and want to know more about representation. 

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Jacky Winter

Bianca Bramham + Delaney Cavanagh 

The Jacky Winter Group is an artist agency and production studio with offices in New York, London, and Melbourne, representing over a hundred commercial artists and producing thousands of creative projects annually for brands, agencies, and design studios. They are excited to connect with emerging talent who bring fresh perspectives to visual storytelling.

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HORNET INC

Natalie Labarre + Dez Stavracos 

Hornet is looking for animation artists in all mediums who are passionate about their craft, eager to learn, and inspired by Hornet’s body of work. They are currently seeking artists of all disciplines, with a focus on Nuke compositors, CG Generalists, Motion Designers/ Animators, and Designers. Portfolios/demo reels on laptops or iPads are preferred over mobile sites.

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WSM

Christine Cavallomagno

WSM is a premier global management agency representing an elite roster of artists and creatives. In 2025 WSM has started a new Illustration Dept where Christine Cavallomagno is representing a wide range of illustration talent—and after PictoNYC maybe also you?

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ustwo

Yvonne Romano

ustwo is an independent digital product studio delivering breakthrough experiences that people love, want and need. Design Lead Yvonne Romano is eager to connect with creatives who are curious about, or already diving into, the world of digital product design. 

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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 AJ Jefferies, Cat Johnston, Gabby Cherney, Will Anderson and Zohar Dvir..

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    THURSDAY, SEPT 25

     

    12:00 PM 

    DOORS OPEN:

    REGISTRATION

    1:30 — 3:00 PM

    LECTURES

    4 — 5:30 PM

    PANEL

    6:30 — 8 PM

    LECTURES

    8:30 — 9:45 PM

    ANIMATION SCREENING

    FRIDAY, SEPT 26

     

    11 AM — 12:30 PM

    PORTFOLIO REVIEWS 

    1:30 — 3 PM

    LECTURES

    4 — 5:30 PM

    LECTURES

    6:30 — 8:30 PM

    LECTURE
    ANIMATION SCREENING

    8:30 — 11 PM

    GOODBYE DRINKS

     

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.

FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS …

… and a hand full of answers:  

HOSTED BY 

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