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In recent months, we have received numerous requests for updates on the upcoming edition from authors, industry professionals, and audiences.

At this time, we believe it is important to share transparently that the festival will most likely not take place this spring.

The collaboration with Rete Doc — the cooperative that has overseen the Festival’s production since 2021 and played a key role in its post-pandemic relaunch — comes to an end following the celebration of the Festival’s 25th anniversary.

24FRAME Modena: the Best of the 25th Edition, October 17–19, 2025

THE AUDIENCE HAS SPOKEN! 🏆

The winners of the short film competition at 24FRAME 2025 have been chosen by our audience.

Three categories, three different ways to imagine the future of animation:

Best Traditional Short Film
– AGGUATO by Maël Horiot, Anne-Laure Magdeleine, Enzo Maneret, Corentin Robert (France, 2024)

Best Experimental Short Film
– Devil is… by Artyom Filatov (Russia, 2024) – 7′

Best AI Short Film – Joint Winners
– The Last Chant of the Chosen Few by Espen Tversland (Norway, 2025) – 10′
– Sky-Looker by Wang Pin (China, 2024) – 8′

We’re live: the program for the Modena edition is ONLINE!

Discover it here

From October 17 to 19, Modena becomes the beating heart of animation with a unique event exploring the animated worlds of cinema, visual effects, media arts, and artificial intelligence.

WHERE & WHEN

📍 Cinema Astra – Via Francesco Rismondo, 21, Modena
📍 Ex Albergo Diurno – Piazza Mazzini, 41121 Modena
📝 From October 17 to 19, 2025, from 9:30 AM until late at night

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

✨ FREE ENTRY (no reservation required) for:

• Ex Albergo Diurno for short film screenings

• Cinema Astra foyer for the exhibition by artist Yumi Karasumaru

🎟 TICKETS – Cinema Astra

• Single film → €5 (+€0.75 booking fee)

• Open Pass → €20 (+€3.00 booking fee)

• Cinema + sushi aperitif 🍣 → €12 (+€1.80 booking fee)

• Cinema + KIDS snack 🍭 → €7 (+€1.05 booking fee)

💡 Follow us on Instagram to discover all the animated stories waiting for you on the big screen!

Relive the best moments of the 25th edition of the 24FRAME!

The 24FRAME Future Film Fest 2025 brought the best of international animation to Bologna, Italy, from the Oscar-winning Flow, to the 30th anniversary of Toy Story, including experimental and indie works, as well as major Korean anime creators. Five
intense days of screenings, events, and workshops for both the general public and the industry professionals.

🎬 The full festival program is now available in English!
Discover all screenings, workshops, talks, and special events happening from April 9–13, 2025 in Bologna.

Serial animation takes the spotlight at the 25th edition of 24Frame Future Film Festival with a dedicated competition section that explores the evolving language of animated storytelling for TV and digital platforms.