Quentin to receive 'Pulcinella Career Award' at the International 'Cartoons on the Bay' Festival

Friday 2nd May 2025


The 'Cartoons on the Bay' Festival, set on the beautiful Italian coast, returns to Pescara for its 25th event,  being held 29 May - 1 June 2025.  Ahead of the Festival opening, winners in their anuual 'Pulcinella' awards have been announced. 

Quentin is delighted to have been named as the winner of the 'Career Award', in particular for his contribution to the animated series 'Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures' which was aired on the BBC in 2024-2025.  It was created by a highly-skilled international team of animators, headed by Eaglet Films, who themselves win the Pulcinella for 'Studio of the Year'.

One of Italy’s primary events dedicated to the animation and children’s entertainment industry, the Festival has been connecting the Italian and international community since 1996.

Find out more about this year's award winners and upcoming events on the 'Cartoons on the Bay' website, or on Instagram and Facebook  #cartoonsonthebay