Here are our best selections from the short films nominated for the International Competition at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) 2026.
Atomik Tour [France, Czech Republic, 2025] Director: Bruno Collet Producers: Mathieu Courtois and Martin Vandas
Una vez en un cuerpo (English title: Once in a Body) [Colombia, USA, 2025] Directors: María Cristina and Pérez González Producers: Mauricio Cuervo Rincón, Mireia Vilanova, James Belfer, and Adam Belfer
My Brother, My Brother [Egypt, Germany, France, 2025] Directors: Saad Dnewar and Abdelrahman Denwar Producers: Abdallah Dnewar, Lucas Tothe, Jessica Arfuso, and Hesham Marold
Zwermen [Netherlands, Belgium, 2025] Directors: Janneke Swinkels and Tim Frijsinger Producers: Annemie Degryse, Peter Lindhout, Tim Frijsinger, and Janneke Swinkels
Dieu est timide (English title: God is shy) [France, 2025] Director: Jocelyn Charles Producers: Ugo Bienvenu, Félix De Givry, and Joséphine Mancini
Amarelo Banana [Portugal, Hungary, 2025] Director: Alexandre Sousa Producers: Jonas César, Tiago Ribeiro, Bella Szederkényi and Bálint Gelley