International Animation Festival
21—27 September 2026
Syros Island, Cyclades, Greece

Media Literacy Programs

ANIMASYROS returns with a rich educational programme inspired by this year’s central theme, “Animated Cosmos”. Under the guidance of experienced instructors from Greece and abroad, children, teenagers, adults, people with disabilities, and seniors aged 65+ will have the opportunity to bring to life planets, stars, cosmic creatures, and imaginary galaxies – traveling through dreamlike, colorful universes in the most fun and creative way.

Workshops

Animation Workshop For Teenagers

Space Out – Stop Motion Workshop

Instructor: Coke RiobĂło Cortes
Dates: 23, 24 & 25 September
Time: 16:00 – 19:00
Workshop for students and young professionals

Cosmic Worlds

Instructor: Antonija Veljačić
Dates: 23, 24 & 25 September
Time: 11:00 – 14:00

Overview & Objectives

Media Literacy Programs aim to strengthen critical thinking, creative expression, and visual storytelling skills through animation. The programs focus on empowering participants to understand, interpret, and create audiovisual content in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Inclusive and Accessible Animation Workshops

Workshops designed to be open and accessible to diverse audiences, adapting content, tools, and methods to different abilities, ages, and learning needs.

Animation Workshop For Teenagers

Space Out – Stop Motion Workshop

Instructor: Coke RiobĂło Cortes
Dates: 23, 24 & 25 September
Time: 16:00 – 19:00

Collaborations

The programs are developed in collaboration with schools, NGOs, cultural organizations, and educational institutions, fostering long-term partnerships that support inclusive education and creative participation.