The Festival of Animation Berlin (FAB) is the first film festival dedicated to animation in Germany's capital. With the festival focus being on artistic animation of all kinds – from traditional cartoon, Stop Motion to CGI and Cross-Media-Experiments – FAB annually presents the best animated films in both regional and international categories. FAB aspires not only to promote numerous filmmakers but also to pay tribute to the art of animation. Filmmakers from Berlin and across the globe get the opportunity to associate with like-minded people and present their work to the public. Apart from competition categories, the festival comprises a rich side programme revolving around animation related themes. As a platform where inspiration, creative exchange, innovation, and communication come together, it seeks to create a point of connection between both emerging and established filmmakers as well as local audiences.