Pictoplasma
LONDON
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Pictoplasma is hitting the road! This November, the leading character design conference from Berlin heads to London’s Royal College of Art for a dense 1-day programme of featured artist lectures, animation screenings and playful opportunities to connect with a local community of character experts and enthusiasts.
ARTIST TALKS
Enjoy a compact celebration of all things character with 6 hand-picked lectures by some of today’s most influential graphic and illustration artists, upcoming talents and leading animation filmmakers.
Animade
UK
Animation and design studio on a mission to make the world a bit more characterful and finding the personality in every pixel
Aysha Tengiz
UK
Illustrator known for her colourful, vibrant and playful artwork, commonly exploring silly worlds, filled with an array of characters
Damselfrau
UK, NO
Norwegian artist creating wearable art, led by the phantasms appearing in the process of the making and the materials themselves
Eva Münnich
UK, GER
Director, animator, illustrator and ceramic artist telling relatable stories about cute, quirky characters who face the world with a huge smile
Fx Goby
UK
Director at Nexus Studios with countless awards under his belt, including two Emmy nominations and a Tribeca X win
MURUGIAH
UK, LKA
Multi-disciplinary British Sri Lankan artist, illustrator & designer using a colourfully surreal visual aesthetic to explore the macabre, bittersweet and joyful experience of his daily life & identity
ANIMATION SCREENING
Meet the latest generation of characters in motion: Pictoplasma London presents a feature-length selection of 16 fresh animated shorts and experimental narrations. A far cry from family-friendly entertainment, expect psychedelic eye-candy and storytelling genius with work by artists like Christopher Rutledge, Joe Bennett, Tobias Rud and Rachel Fitzgerald.
NETWORKING/
INDUSTRY SPEED DATING
Do you want to practice your animation project’s elevator-pitch or get personal feedback on your illustration portfolio? Do you crave to hook up with “the industry” or need advice by someone who might be able to help recalibrate your character project?
Pictoplasma’s rapid-fire industry speed-dating event grants attendees fast-paced private face-to-face time with a dozen industry leaders, agencies, production companies and talent scouts, including the likes of B&A Reps, Strange Beast, Brilliant Artists, Jacky Winter, Jelly, Snyder, Nexus and more …
No pre-registration: first come – first served!
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B&A Reps
„B&A is a leading global management agency celebrated for representing a diverse range of creative talent, from illustration and photography to much more. As a key member of the Great Bowery collective, B&A shapes the future of visual storytelling through cutting-edge campaigns, groundbreaking cross-studio collaborations, and innovative narrative curation. We are actively seeking visionary artists in illustration, CGI, animation, and mural work – creatives with a distinct voice that resonates across editorial projects, ad campaigns, and brand partnerships.“
#illustration #cgi #animation #murals
Brilliant Artists
„Brilliant Artists was founded in 2020 and represents a tightly curated roster of illustrators working across commercial, editorial, and publishing projects. We look for distinctive illustrators with unique creative voices and timeless appeal.“
#illustrators #3dartists #illustratorswhoanimate
Buck
“At BUCK, we’re always on the lookout for individuals who love design and animation just as much as we do. We love seeing each artist’s individual point of view! What gets us really excited is seeing the unique decisions they make, and how they bend or break the rules to their liking“
#animation #motiondesign #branding
Jacky Winter
“Jacky Winter is a global creative representation and production company. We’re always on the lookout for artists and image-makers who have a consistent, inimitable style, consistently push their craft, and inject their personality into everything they create.“
#illustration #animation #creativeproduction
Jelly
“At Jelly, we’re all about pushing boundaries and bringing stories to life through bold, design-led animation. We’re constantly on the hunt for fresh, talented artists and directors who not only have a passion for animation & design but also a knack for leaving a lasting impression. We want to see your perspective—how you weave your creativity into storytelling, take risks, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Show us how you bend the rules, captivate audiences, and create those unforgettable ‘wow’ moments.”
#animation #storytelling #motiondesign
Nexus
“As a nose-to-tail animation studio, Nexus is always looking for talented artists of all disciplines, who can bring their creativity, vision and personality to life in our diverse array of work. We are particularly interested in Motion Designers (2D and 3D), 3D Generalists (particularly at lead level) and FX Artists (Houdini) and Realtime Artists (Unreal and Unity). We’d love to talk and be inspired by some great reels!”
#motiondesign #3dgeneralist #realtime
Pocko
“Pocko is a creative platform and production agency with over 25 years experience nurturing and connecting global talent to the art, culture and communication fields. With our London base and outposts in Tokyo, Milan, Barcelona and Berlin, we thrive on brand collaboration and championing social causes. Our London and Tokyo galleries also showcases a rotating lineup of exhibitions, uniting the creative community even further. Our roster is a vibrant mix of talent, from traditional illustrators to digital animators and experiential artists. We’re all about helping artists thrive and connecting them with exciting creative opportunities.“
#artistplatform #animation #illustration #gallery #experiential
SNYDER
“SNYDER is a women owned agency representing illustrators and animators. We are based in NYC with an additional office in the UK, and we seek to match our global talent with commercial projects and opportunities that put creativity first.“
#illustration #animation #CG
Strange Beast
“Strange Beast is an award-winning, design-led animation studio based in London with a gender-balanced roster of directors. Our work spans quirky 2D, vibrant CG and tactile Stop-motion. Becky Perryman is a senior producer at Strange Beast and the creator of The Greenhouse, the emerging talent roster for Strange Beast and its sister studio, Passion Animation. Amy Ashton is an experienced producer and talent scout at Strange Beast. Amy has worked with brands such as Google, Meta, and BBC.“
#design #gender-balanced #animation
Studio AKA
“Studio AKA is always looking for artists who love the intersections between animation, character design, and story as much as we do. Whether you’re an animator, designer, or technical artist working in any medium, we’d love to see how you express your unique perspective and craft. Share your work and chat with us—we want to meet you!“
#animation #characterdesign #story
The Different Folk
“We are a London-based illustration and animation production company. We pride ourselves on a unique, diverse roster of illustrators and animation directors and on developing and representing artists from around the world.”
#production #illustration #animation
TICKETS
Registration payments were handled by secure credit card transaction and PayPal.
No physical tickets are sent out prior to the event. All attendees receive a unique registration code via email (sent a bit closer towards the event to the attendee email address used during purchase). Your conference passes (wearable, non-transferable wrist-bands) will be awaiting you directly at the venue.
Please read our terms & conditions before making the online payment.
Includes access to all London artist talks, screenings and art + networking happenings.
Exclusive offer for all PictoPRO members, requires an active PRO membership priced at 69 € (+VAT – billed annually, €5.75 / month)
VENUE
GORVY LECTURE THEATRE
Royal College of Art
Dyson Building
Riverside
1 Hester Rd
London, SW11 4AN
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, NOV 8
13:00
DOORS OPEN/
REGISTRATION
14:00 — 16:00
WELCOME
LECTURES/
Damselfrau, Murugiah, Aysha Tengiz
16:00 — 17:30
networking/
Industry speed dating
17:30 — 19:30
LECTURES/
FX Goby, Eva Muennich, Animade
19:30 — 20:15
Break
20:15 — 21:30
SCREENING/
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