The first edition of the FAN Symposium took place in Spain, in 2025. Six expert speakers will conduct a multidisciplinary analysis of selected films, representing the creative output of Spain.
Entitled “Perspectives on European Animation”, the event will bring together animation researchers, film academics, industry professionals, and students to discuss the evolving role of European animation in art and culture. The Symposium seeks to explore the artistic, cultural, social, and intellectual value of animation, fostering dialogue across film theory, culture, and creative practice.
Conceived as a specialised event, it aims to support the growth of academic studies in animation in a multifaceted way, providing analytical depth, and is directed at a specialised and qualified audience interested in European animated cinema.
The FAN Symposium will continue to travel across partner festivals and institutions, expanding its themes, geographic focus, and research collaborations. Each edition aims to shed light on crucial chapters of European animation history – connecting past and present to shape a more complete and representative future for the medium.
