Associated Partners

Aalto University is a community where people who think differently bring out the best in each other - a place where imagination meets reality and theory meets practice. Founded to unite diverse minds across science, arts, technology, and business, Aalto exists to create a better world by fostering collisions between quantum engineers, urban economists, and fashion designers. Driven by curiosity, responsibility, and radical creativity, we reimagine what a university can be - turning research into solutions, prototypes into breakthroughs, and differences into the force that propels us forward beyond the status quo.

Bokrijk is a unique cultural and natural heritage site in Belgium that bridges the past, present, and future. Rooted in a mission to preserve and reinterpret tradition, it functions as a living laboratory where craftsmanship, innovation, and social reflection intersect. Through its open-air museum, exhibitions such as De Sixties, and a strong focus on education and sustainability, Bokrijk invites visitors to explore how heritage continues to shape contemporary life. Spanning over 550 hectares of parkland and historical architecture, it stands as a dynamic space dedicated to cultural relevance, connection, and participation.

C-mine is a creative hotspot for artistic talent, clustered on a site with a unique heritage in industrial mining. Rooted in the past, C-mine’s aim is to help shape the future. We achieve this by forging strong partnerships and entering into dialogue with actors from various artistic fields; by involving the wider community in a versatile environment, focused on study, research, design, innovation and reflection.

Non-profit Cultural Association that started in 2001 with Porto – the European Capital of Culture and Porto City Hall, since then has been dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of Animation Cinema. It is currently the representative entity of the Portuguese animated cinema sector.

The Casa Museu de Vilar is a museum dedicated to animated films. The exhibition area is divided into three rooms: one dedicated to pre-cinema, another to the work of Abi Feijó and Regina Pessoa, and another to international animated films. The museum also has a library and a multipurpose room for educational and cultural activities.

The International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision - CILECT) was founded in Cannes, France in 1955, the brainchild of the two leading figures of the French film school IDHEC (Institut des Hautes Études Cinématographiques) – Marcel L’Herbier (IDHEC President) and Rémy Tessonneau (IDHEC General Director).

CINANIMA is an animation film festival organised by NASCENTE – Cooperative Society with Cultural Purposes, and by the Espinho City Hall. Ever since its first edition, back in 1976, it has been working continuously to promote this form of cinema and its authors. It has been considered a precursor of cultural decentralisation in Portugal, as CINANIMA has won international recognition while not belonging to the main cultural centres of Lisbon or Porto.

Dublin BIC has been helping to start and sustain small businesses for 25 years, providing practical assistance to entrepreneurs in internationally traded technology centric knowledge based enterprises.

For 11 unforgettable days in February, Dublin transforms into a vibrant hub of cinematic excellence. DIFF brings the best of Irish and international cinema to the capital for a celebration of storytelling.

Estórias em Movimento's main objective is to stimulate the training, creation and production of animated image content in Montemor-o-Novo, through the establishment of cooperative partnerships with academia, associations and businesses.

Based in Lier, in the Flemish part of Belgium, Fabrique Fantastique develops, produces, licenses, and operates high-quality intellectual properties (IP) and brands globally. Our focus is on creating a unique universe filled with wonder and fantasy, grounded in strong storytelling and featuring authentic characters, meaningful for a broad audience.

FilmEU is more than a project. It is unlike any other undertaking in arts and culture education. Each of the partners of FilmEU – originally four now eight – have embraced this European Alliance for Film and Media Arts. FilmEU is the most positive and transformative whole of higher education initiative yet conceived for the sector in Europe. With the European Universities programme, the EU is building bridges between institutions and countries.

Drawing on its rich tradition, the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, School of Arts of the Erasmus University College Brussels, trains musicians and performers to become excellent artists and artist-teachers.

Monstra it’s an animation international film festival in Lisbon, Portugal. It was created in 2000 and it has grown into one of the most important animation film festivals in the world.

Mooov is a creative studio established by leading specialists with more than two decades of experience in the computer graphics industry. The company provides a comprehensive range of services covering the entire development and visual production cycle — from concept design and pitching materials to budget planning for VFX and the delivery of final high-resolution graphics for color correction.

The Museum Dr. Guislain explores the historical, cultural, and social dimensions of psychiatry and mental health. In line with ICOM’s definition of a museum, it preserves and presents the heritage of humanity to promote education and reflection. Through its exhibitions and programs, the museum challenges perceptions of “normality” and “madness,” highlighting how social and ideological contexts shape our understanding of mental illness and the human condition.

It's a portuguese production house dedicated to animation films.

Praça Filmes is an animation film production company based in Portugal. It was founded by the José Miguel Ribeiro, one of biggest animation directors in Portugal.

RITCS is a leading institution for education in audiovisual and performing arts, located in the heart of Brussels. Committed to collaboration, diversity, and innovation, it prepares future creators for meaningful artistic careers. Guided by experienced professionals, students develop their skills and discover their unique creative voices within a dynamic and socially engaged learning environment.

A production house for animated film, based in Brussels, founded by Geert Van Goethem and Linda Sterckx.

Studio Meala Limited is an animation studio dedicated to producing high end animated content based in the west of Ireland.

Take It Easy is a production company founded in 2001.We are an independent company producing commercials, photography and all sorts of image content for all types of media. We are based in Lisbon, Portugal.