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Chris Hoffmann at Pictoplasma 2023 

#PICTOPLASMA2023

19th CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL OF CONTEMPORARY CHARACTER DESIGN AND ART

NEXT MAY 3–7, 2023 …

Pictoplasma welcomes all character design pioneers, creatives and enthusiasts for its 19th Berlin edition and 2023’s biggest celebration of the very best in contemporary character design and art!

Conference

Artist Talks

Panel Discussions

Networking

CHARACTER LAB

Workshops

Character Market

Attendee Stage

FESTIVAL

Animation Screenings

Exhibitions

Performances & Parties

TICKETS AVAILABLE

SPEAKERS 2023

The central Pictoplasma Conference presents 18+ key lectures by the world’s most influential artists and upcoming talents, cutting-edge illustrators, game designers and leading animation filmmakers, offering the chance to learn from and be inspired by some of today’s most innovative and avant-garde artists.

TICKETS AVAILABLE

SCREENINGS 2023
Catisfaction by André Almeida

The 2023 official animation section will screened 70+ selected short films in four programs, featuring the latest and freshest generation of characters in motion, be it narrative shorts, music visuals, experimental animation, and anything in between – with many of the filmmakers present to discuss their work in Q&A sessions. 

 

ATTENDEE STAGE &
CHARACTER MARKET 2023

Pictoplasma 2023 is pleased to announce the return of the Attendee Stage and Character Market and cordially invites all registered attendees to shape the programme, take the stage and share their work with the Pictoplasma public + Berlin audience.

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Speak on the Attendee Stage


Conference attendees are invited to take the stage themselves – and present their work, latest project, new character concepts, or anything else that inspires them…

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Sell at the Character Market


The final festival day welcomes the Berlin public and Picto-curious to the Open House Sunday at Silent Green for a cosy character market hosted by Pictoplasma attendees and friends, offering their zines, art collectables, toys, apparel, buttons, prints, drawings, sculptures, and other character related products.

Spots are limited! Applications for the stage and market are open exclusively for registered attendees – all information on how, what and when is sent out via Email to attendees who register before April 9.

 

BERLIN VENUE 2023
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Pictoplasma Berlin 2023 takes place at the extensive premises of a former crematorium, the Silent Green, a beautiful, vibrant cultural venue that has already hosted several memorable Pictoplasma events. Silent Green houses all activities at one lively venue, with conference talks, panels, animation screenings, workshops and exhibitions happening both inside and Open Air — all taking into account the governing rules of hygiene and social distance, while delivering tons of infectious character inspiration.

ROUGH SCHEDULE 2023

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 

15:00 – 20:00
FESTIVAL EXHIBITION OPENING

20:00
PICTOPLASMA 2023 WELCOME MEET ‘N GREET

THURSDAY, MAY 4

10:30 – 12:00
OFFICIAL ANIMATION SELECTION – PROGRAM 1

13:00 – 20:00
CONFERENCE ARTIST TALKS

14:30 – 20:00
CHARACTER LAB WORKSHOP

20:00 – 22:00
CHARACTER ART HAPPENINGS

FRIDAY, MAY 5

10:30 – 12:00
OFFICIAL ANIMATION SELECTION – PROGRAM 2

13:00 – 20:00
CONFERENCE ARTIST TALKS

14:30 – 20:00
CHARACTER LAB WORKSHOP

22:00 – 00:00
OFFICIAL ANIMATION SELECTION – PROGRAM 3

SATURDAY, MAY 6

10:30 – 12:00
OFFICIAL ANIMATION SELECTION – PROGRAM 4

13:00 – 20:00
CONFERENCE ARTIST TALKS

14:30 – 20:00
CHARACTER LAB WORKSHOP

22:00 – LATE
POST-PICTO PARTY

SUNDAY, MAY 7

12:00 – 18:00
OPEN HOUSE CHARACTER MARKET
FESTIVAL SCREENING RERUN

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CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL VENUE

Gerichtstr. 35
13347 Berlin

SUPPORTED BY

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

PRESENTED BY

FESTIVAL PARTNER

THANK YOU