Chris Hoffmann at Pictoplasma 2023
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
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.
Daan Botlek
NL
Eric Althin
USA
Hel Covell
UK
Johana Kroft
CZ
Johnny Kelly
IE
Kensausage
SP
Ketnipz
UK
Lalalimola
SP
Moki
DE
Beth Frey
CA
YONK
NL
Zeloot
NL
TICKETS AVAILABLE
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
15:00 – 20:00
FESTIVAL EXHIBITION OPENING
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20:00
PICTOPLASMA 2023 WELCOME MEET ‘N GREET
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THURSDAY, MAY 4
10:30 – 12:00
OFFICIAL ANIMATION SELECTION – PROGRAM 1
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13:00 – 20:00
CONFERENCE ARTIST TALKS
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14:30 – 20:00
CHARACTER LAB WORKSHOP
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20:00 – 22:00
CHARACTER ART HAPPENINGS
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FRIDAY, MAY 5
10:30 – 12:00
OFFICIAL ANIMATION SELECTION – PROGRAM 2
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13:00 – 20:00
CONFERENCE ARTIST TALKS
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14:30 – 20:00
CHARACTER LAB WORKSHOP
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22:00 – 00:00
OFFICIAL ANIMATION SELECTION – PROGRAM 3
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SATURDAY, MAY 6
10:30 – 12:00
OFFICIAL ANIMATION SELECTION – PROGRAM 4
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13:00 – 20:00
CONFERENCE ARTIST TALKS
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14:30 – 20:00
CHARACTER LAB WORKSHOP
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22:00 – LATE
POST-PICTO PARTY
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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
