FRAME Films
Cyprus
Curated by Animafest Cyprus
Freedom
By Ghulam Zubaidah Nasim Andriana; Zavou Maria; Theodorou Andreas; Koiliari Andriana; Kozakos Christos; Manos Angelos; Mina Xrysovalanto; Nikolaou Rodiana; Panagi Pandelis; Shiakalli Natali; Stavrou Rafail; Fragkou Andreas; Christoforou Nicolas; Workshop Facilitators: Yiorgos Tsangaris & Giorgos Y. Tsangaris
The result of the FRAME workshop aimed at 6-9 years old is a collective short-film, composed from a compilation of animated sequences created by the students participating. The anchor point for developing the film was the addition of each student to the phrase “I feel free when….” Each student completed the phrase and then visualized it with the help of our facilitators, by using either traditional frame-by-frame animation, cut-out stop motion animation or a combination of the two.
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Memory I
By Eleftheriou Margarita Andria; Stavrou Anastasia; Christoforou Elli; Glaykou Andriani; Ioannou Elena; Kozakos Georgios; Konstantinou Anna Maria; Chralambous Christos Workshop Facilitators: Marianna Parisi
The result of this FRAME workshop, aimed at 6-9 years old is a collective short-film, compiled from 3 separate animated stories, developed by students in 3 teams. All the sequences derived from the same concept – The students were asked to bring the workshop an object linked with a memory they have. Then, the children worked in teams to come up with an animated scene or interaction between these objects, creating through this process a new, shared memory between them. The result is a playful, unexpected and surreal interaction between elements and characters that would normally not be associated with each other.
Cyprus . 0:02:30 . 2025 . Colour . Cut-outs
Memory II
By Straka Zoe; Christou Andriana; Evangelou Andreas; Konstantinou Stylianos; Symeonidis Georgios Workshop Facilitators: Giorgos Y. Tsangaris
The result of this FRAME workshop, aimed at 6-9 years old is a collective short-film, compiled from 2 separate animated stories, developed by students in 2 teams. All the sequences derived from the same concept – The students were asked to bring the workshop an object linked with a memory they have. Then, the children worked in teams to come up with an animated scene or interaction between these objects, creating through this process a new, shared memory between them. The result is a playful, unexpected and surreal interaction between elements and characters that would normally not be associated with each other.
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Greece
Curated by Animasyros
Ziller & Syros
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Workshops during AnimaSyros.
Through hands-on animation workshops, provided by FAN Frame, children and young people across Europe are discovering new ways to express themselves with creativity and imagination.
From the first drawings to moving images, these moments capture creativity, collaboration and the joy of making films together, guided by professional animators, within schools and beyond.
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Space Out
By
Workshops during AnimaSyros.
Through hands-on animation workshops, provided by FAN Frame, children and young people across Europe are discovering new ways to express themselves with creativity and imagination.
From the first drawings to moving images, these moments capture creativity, collaboration and the joy of making films together, guided by professional animators, within schools and beyond.
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Planet Pals
By
Workshops during AnimaSyros.
Through hands-on animation workshops, provided by FAN Frame, children and young people across Europe are discovering new ways to express themselves with creativity and imagination.
From the first drawings to moving images, these moments capture creativity, collaboration and the joy of making films together, guided by professional animators, within schools and beyond.
Greece . 0:01:19 . 2025 . Colour . Cut-outs
Memories From a Space Odyssey
By
Workshops during AnimaSyros.
Through hands-on animation workshops, provided by FAN Frame, children and young people across Europe are discovering new ways to express themselves with creativity and imagination.
From the first drawings to moving images, these moments capture creativity, collaboration and the joy of making films together, guided by professional animators, within schools and beyond.
Greece . 0:02:25 . 2025 . Colour . Cut-outs
Italy
Curated by IMAGINARIA
The Memory of Gifts
By Istituto Comprensivo “Via Eva Gioia” – Gioia del Colle (BA)
“The Memory of Gifts” invited 9–11-year-old students to explore the emotional world connected to meaningful gifts they had received. After watching and discussing a selection of animated shorts, each child created a small illustrated box containing their personal story, which was then transformed into a cut-out animation scene. The group built sets, objects and titles, working together in stop motion to bring the collective film to life. The atmosphere was warm and reflective, with students sharing memories openly and supporting one another throughout the process. Teachers observed how the workshop encouraged deep concentration, empathy and a poetic sense of storytelling.
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Traces of animation, an indelible mark in memory
By Imaginaria Experience (held during the festival) – Conversano (BA)
By Imaginaria Experience (held during the festival) – Conversano (BA)
Through hands-on animation workshops, provided by FAN Frame, children and young people across Europe are discovering new ways to express themselves with creativity and imagination.
From the first drawings to moving images, these moments capture creativity, collaboration and the joy of making films together, guided by professional animators, within schools and beyond.
Italy . 0:03:38 . 2025 . Colour . Cut-outs
I Remember When
Istituto Comprensivo “Via Firenze-Forlani” – Conversano (BA)
“I Remember When…” introduced primary school students to cut-out animation through a playful and structured approach. After exploring the basics of animated cinema, each child created an articulated paper character and contributed to a collective story starting from the prompt “I remember when…”. The group built backgrounds, characters and props, animating them frame by frame and recording their own voice-over to enrich the final short film. The atmosphere was collaborative and imaginative, with students listening to one another and weaving fragments of memory into a shared narrative. Teachers noted how the workshop strengthened focus, cooperation and the joy of seeing ideas take shape on screen.
Italy . 0:03:43 . 2025 . Colour . Cut-outs
The Memory of Dreams
Istituto Comprensivo “Via Eva Gioia” – Sammichele di Bari (BA)
The workshop “The Memory of Dreams” engaged a group of 10–11-year-old students in a creative journey inspired by their own dreams. After warming up with storytelling games and a selection of animated shorts, each child wrote a personal dream-based story and transformed it into a cut-out animation scene. The group worked collaboratively in stop motion, creating characters, sets, narration and sound effects during the session. The atmosphere was warm and imaginative, with the students showing deep curiosity and a strong sense of teamwork. Teachers noted how confidently the children shared their inner worlds and how proudly they contributed to the collective animated film.
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Portugal
Curated by CINANIMA
The Legend of Abidis
by José Tiago Rocha, Sara Manuela Silva, Laura Berta Rocha, Vera Lúcia Oliveira, João Rafael Carvalho, José Eduardo, Márcio Rogério Santos
In the ancient land of Santarém, Ulysses, the Greek hero, disembarks and falls in love with the beautiful Portuguese princess Calipo. From this love, a baby is born, Abidis, who is rejected by the king for being a bastard son. Abidis is thrown into the river, where he is taken in by a she-wolf to live in the forest… Will he be able to overcome the dangers of life and ascend to the throne?
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View of the Universe
by Students from the 3rd year class at Escola do Alto da Bandeira, in Guimarães
On the most colourful planet in the universe, an enchanted party brings together creatures from all corners! Amid laughter, stories and hugs, everyone celebrates their differences and discovers that, together, they can take care of the universe with joy, friendship and lots of colour!
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New Friends, New Solutions
by Afonso Assunção, Afonso Ribeiro, André Cardoso, Benedita Martins, Duarte Tiago, Francisca Rocha, Francisco Silva, Francisco Valente, Gonçalo Carvalho, Lívia Dias, Margarida Carvalho, Maria Araújo, Maria Francisca Sousa, Maria João Silva, Maria João Silva, Miguel Gomes, Christina Darckovna, Pilar Lima, Ruben Almeida, Santiago Ferreira, Vicente Ferreira
This essay highlights the importance of seeking peaceful solutions in the midst of conflict. Even in situations of war, hope and creativity can transform the world.
Portugal . 0:02:54 . 2025 . Colour . Cut-outs
The life of a frog, told by a frog
by Afonso Vieira, Bianca Beleza, Duarte Alves, Duarte Santos, Felícia Arzuza, Francisco Costa, Frederica Rocha, Gabriel Costa, Gabriel Pereira, Gabriela Neves, Gustavo Ribeiro, Henrique Pais, Igor Melo, Madalena Oliveira, Maria Benedita Maia, Matias Reis, Pedro Henriques, Rafaela Santos, Tomás Mota, Tomás Pereira
In this film, a frog documents his life since he was a tadpole and shows that growing up is not just about changing, it’s also about discovering.
Portugal . 0:02:03 . 2025 . Colour . Cut-outs
Carte Blanche
by Students from class 3V2, 3rd year, AE Vale d’Este – EB de Viatodos
This essay highlights the importance of seeking peaceful solutions in the midst of conflict. Even in situations of war, hope and creativity can transform the world.
Portugal . 0:07:45 . 2025 . Colour . Cut-outs
3 O’Clock Session
by 170 secondary school students and teachers from nine schools across Espinho, Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, S. João da Madeira, Santa Maria da Feira and Ovar
Created during the 2025 Artistic Animation Workshop and Artistic Residency at CINANIMA. Developed under the theme of Memory and structured in three phases: teacher training, in-school mentorship, and a six-day artistic residency, the workshop invited participants to both watch and make cinema. Guided by professional animation mentors, students explored personal and collective memories, transforming them into a shared visual narrative.
This film is dedicated to the memory of the iconic cinemas of our cities. Cinema S. Pedro, Espinho, demolished to make way for a residential building. Cine-Teatro Imperador, S. João da Madeira, after extensive and transformative works, is now Casa da Criatividade, without a cinema. Cinema Trindade, Porto, survives with a small auditorium after being stripped of its terrace with open-air cinema and esplanade, to make way for a bingo hall and a hotel.
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