International Animation Day (IAD) is a celebration of all things Animation. The day is coordinated by Association Internationale du Film d’Animation (ASIFA) [International Animated Film Association]. They started in 2002 to honour the birth of animation: the first public performance of projected moving images by Emile Reynaud’s Theatre Optique in Paris, on the 28th October 1892.

This year’s poster has been created by Lucija Mrzljak.

Comments about the inspiration for the poster:

For my ASIFA World Animation Day poster, I embraced a classical approach, working with graphite and colour pencil on paper to create a tangible, hand-drawn aesthetic. The central inspiration behind the poster is the concept of animation as “light in the dark,” a creative force that illuminates and brings life to the unseen. I also drew inspiration from the visionary pioneers of animation, such as Émile Reynaud, Eadweard Muybridge, Joseph Plateau, and Simon Stampfer. The poster pays homage to their legacy while celebrating the timeless artistry of animation. Animation continues to evolve as a powerful medium for storytelling and self-expression, inspiring new generations to push creative boundaries and keep the light shining.

TWO programs of films.

A terrific selection of new animated shorts from all over the world screening thoughout the day. Curated into two programs to showcase the diversity of styles, genres and stories that only animation can deliver.