Cartoon Club events

Screening and meeting with Riccardo Mazzoli and Federico Fiecconi The animated film Acquateam – The Great Adventure at Sea is produced by Federico Fiecconi for GraFFiti Creative in collaboration with Rai Kids, and co-produced by Toonz Media Group (India) and Telegael (Ireland). Written by Colin and Jonathan Davis, the film is directed by Riccardo Mazzoli […]

A fierce soul wrapped in soft, shiny velvet! The Velvet Claws are ready to entertain you with a fun, exhilarating, and at times biting performance. Which side will win this time? Come find out!

She comes from the world of opera and her unique look reveals her nerdy, Disney-esque personality. She loves to sing crossover-style soundtracks: from ethereal siren songs to video game soundtracks, from Final Fantasy to Skyrim, through sea monsters, fauns and elves.

Le Stelle di Hokuto are seven nerd-hearted musicians who have been performing live shows since 2009, bringing to the stage the most beloved anime theme songs and the soundtracks of iconic Disney movies. Having toured all over Italy, they’ve shared the stage with artists like Cristina D’Avena, original theme song composers, and well-known Italian voice […]

KaleidosPop is not just a show—it’s a dynamic and thrilling journey through pop-nerd musical culture!Starting with beloved J-pop and anisongs, moving through explosive and engaging K-pop, and arriving at the epic soundtracks of video games, TV series, and films, you’ll be guided on this adventure by the voice of Shizen and the energy of the […]

Director: Chris SandersProduction: DreamWorks Animation, Universal PicturesUnited States, 2024Runtime: 101 minutes After a shipwreck, a container full of robots washes ashore on a wild and pristine island. Among them, only one reactivates: Rozzum, or Roz for short, a robot designed for caregiving. At first confused and unsuited for the natural environment, Roz gradually learns to […]

The event explores the legacy of Superman, created in 1938 by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, as a symbol of justice and hope. In both comics and cinema — from Superman: The Movie (1978) to the DC Extended Universe — he has become a global icon. In the 1940s, the Fleischer brothers produced an animated […]

At the dawn of time, in an age of mighty gods and extraordinary heroes, nine celestial sisters were entrusted with the protection of the Arts. These sisters, known as the Muses, were tasked with passing down to the world the sweetness of music, the power of dance, and the epic grandeur of ancient verse—making them […]

The Festival opens with screenings from the Cartoon Club Award, one of the most eagerly awaited competitive sections, dedicated to professional animated short films. The competition aims to highlight the technical and narrative quality of works created by animation studios, established directors, and emerging young talents. The selected works stand out for their attention to […]

SOSOSO_tokyo_berlin is a Nippo-English indie duo formed by Japanese model Miyu Ukiyo (Tokyo) and German music producer DRFTR (Berlin). A very recent project, they have been creating songs and performing live together since 2023. This artistic project includes fashion, art, and futuristic pop rock music — a wild cocktail between Tokyo’s kawaii and Berlin’s raw […]

Conversation with the directors and animators attending the Festival. Matteo Burani is an animation content director born in Bologna in 1991. A self-taught artist, he began his experience in stop motion in 2010 by founding Studio Croma, where he worked as a puppet maker and character designer on various projects. After experimenting with numerous animation […]

Lady Gaga is back in the spotlight with a highly anticipated musical comeback! This year, the Gaga Night Show rides the wave of her renewed success by bringing to Riminicomix an exclusive, never-before-seen show: Monsters Never Die. Inspired by Gaga’s legendary Coachella performance, this tribute show is a powerful and visionary journey that revives the […]