Sections
The heart of Fantoche are the competitions for animated short films. Since its first edition in 1995, the international competition has been held, and in 2009 the Swiss competition and the children’s film competition were added. Find out what other sections and programmes Fantoche has to offer.
Latest feature Films
Fantoche presents a selection of current feature films, some of them as Swiss premieres. Whenever possible, Fantoche invites filmmakers and producers to personally present their films to the audience.
Animation goes multimedia
We are expanding our horizons and pushing the boundaries of animation and beyond: ‘Animation goes Multimedia’ encompasses various formats that explore the interface between animation and gaming. For the second time, the Game Pop-Up will take place on the Saturday of the festival, offering up-and-coming game developers a platform to present their games to a wider audience.
For professional audiences
The Artists’ Brunch takes the form of a relaxed morning discussion with animation filmmakers. Moreover, Swiss producers will have a chance to network with filmmakers at the “Find a Producer” event. The motto of this year’s Industry Day is “Think Outside the Frame”.
Kids & Family
Fantoche shows animated films made by children and young people in the "Kids for Kids" and "Toons by Teens" programmes. All Fantoche guests can try their creative hand at the walk-in workshop.
Artists' Present
This year, top animation filmmakers visit Fantoche to present their work. Nina Gantz, Lucija Mrzljak, and David Szauder feature in "Meet the Artist". Making-ofs include Lesbian Space Princess, Le Parfum d'Irak, and the stop-motion game Harold Halibut. The retrospective honours Jesús Pérez, and Nicolas Mahler and Stefan Holaus showcase their One Minute Movies.
Extras
The Fantoche Grab Bag: the film programme at Bagno Popolare, the Royal Fish, the beloved Music Video Darlings our new this year the "Midnight Snacks" – everyone will find a favourite here!
Exhibition
In cooperation with local museums such as the Aargauer Kunsthaus, the Gluri Suter Huus in Wettingen, the Badener Kunstraum and other partners, Fantoche presents various exhibitions and creates crossovers between art, animation and illustration.
