CICAF is a state-level professional cartoon and animation festival in China,sponsored by the National Radio and Television Administration of the People’s Republic of China and Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government. This annual event has been held in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, since 2005. CICAF has become the main engine for Hangzhou to promote the ACG industries and also a “Golden Business Card” to showcase the beautiful city to the world, which enjoys a great popularity among general public, especially the young people.
The 15th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival(CICAF) was held between 30th April to 5th May 2019 in White Horse Hotel,Binjiang District,Hangzhou, China.The festival is composed with 45 activities launched in the main venue and 12sub-venues,focusing on five main components of Expo, Forums, Business, Competitions and Events.They attracted 1.436 million audiences from 86 countries and regions,including 2,645 Chinese and foreign enterprises ,and 5,778 exhibitors and professionals. Among them,381,000 participants visited the main venue, signing contracts or cooperation intentions for 1368 projects, worth 13.984 billion yuan,,and relating to 2.520 billion yuan in composite consumption, totaling 16.504 billion yuan.
Listen to the dialogues among masterminds and draw inspiration from the wits of the professionals. Over 1000 experts, scholars, veteran professionals and animation fans participate in the series forums with different topics where sparks of thoughts bursti
The largest and most popular exhibition of its kind in China, CICAF is credited, by the China Animation Association (CAA), as the country’s most influential animation festival.
Business sessions held throughout the festival provide opportunities for professionals in the industry to meet, discuss and do business deals in both domestic and international markets.
Festival highlights include the presentation of the prestigious Golden Monkey King Award (GMKA), which is given to esteemed academic institutions and professionals for excellence in the cartoon and animation industry.