Media Literacy Programs
ANIMASYROS returns with a rich educational programme inspired by this yearâs central theme, âAnimated Cosmosâ. 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
Space Out â Stop Motion Workshop
Space Out â Stop Motion Workshop
Description:
Internationally acclaimed Spanish animator and director Coke RiobĂło Cortes invites participants to create their own visual universe through the art of stop-motion animation. Drawing inspiration from space, the history of animation, and the visual arts, the young friends of the Festival will learn how to tell stories – without words, using only movement! This hands-on workshop requires no prior experience – just a vivid imagination and a willingness to experiment and collaborate.
Participation :
Participation in the workshop is free, but reservations are required. Applications can be submitted to the email address education2@animasyros.gr by Monday 15 September.
Cosmic Worlds
Cosmic Worlds
Description:
Cosmic Worlds is a creative stop-motion animation workshop that invited students and emerging professionals to design and construct their own cosmic environments and original life formsâfrom distant planets to alien species. Using hands-on animation techniques, participants will bring their galactic landscapes to life, frame by frame, exploring new and imaginative approaches to visual storytelling.
Participation :
Participation in the workshop is free, but reservations are required. Applications can be submitted to the email address education2@animasyros.gr by Monday 15 September.
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.
Space Out â Stop Motion Workshop
Space Out â Stop Motion Workshop
Description:
Internationally acclaimed Spanish animator and director Coke RiobĂło Cortes invites participants to create their own visual universe through the art of stop-motion animation. Drawing inspiration from space, the history of animation, and the visual arts, the young friends of the Festival will learn how to tell stories – without words, using only movement! This hands-on workshop requires no prior experience – just a vivid imagination and a willingness to experiment and collaborate.
Participation :
Participation in the workshop is free, but reservations are required. Applications can be submitted to the email address education2@animasyros.gr by Monday 15 September.
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.