More than just a Festival

Stop e-Motion (SeM) Days was created to strengthen the cultural landscape of Mestre and Venice through a unique international event dedicated to stop-motion animation.

We believe that contemporary cultural events can redefine how cities are experienced, encouraging high-quality tourism and attracting creative communities from Italy and abroad.

Our goal is to create events of clear artistic and cultural value, capable of engaging a wide and diverse audience – from industry professionals to families, from students to passionate cinephiles.

Why does SeM Days exist?

How do we do it?

We achieve this by organizing the first Italian festival entirely dedicated to stop-motion animation, combining artistic excellence, education, and industry dialogue.

The festival program includes:

• International stop-motion film screenings

• Talks with animation professionals and filmmakers

• Masterclasses and workshops

• Educational activities for children and students

• Retrospectives and special events

By connecting artists, professionals, institutions, and audiences, SeM Days contributes to the cultural ecosystem of Mestre and the wider Venice area.

What do we do?

Stop e-Motion (SeM) Days is Italy’s first stop-motion animation festival.

The festival takes place annually at M9 - Museo del ’900 in Mestre, part of the metropolitan area of Venezia.

SeM Days celebrates the art, technique, and innovation of stop-motion animation, offering a professional and cultural platform for filmmakers, animation studios, students, and audiences.

The festival is a project by Quarta Parete, a film collective committed to promoting cinema culture and supporting emerging talents in the audiovisual sector.