The first signs of Spring for me are the flowers in my garden and the International Trick Film Festival in Stuttgart. After over twenty years of work on his film, it was finally screened in the Stuttgart Feature Film Competition. Nik and I gave a presentation of my book ON THE ANIMATION TRAIL 20 Years of Animation Festival History. RHYTHM OF CHANGERunning concurrently with the festival for four days, FMX (Film & Media Exchange) is a leading conference for media and entertainment professionals and students. THE REFUSERSDirector: Wiep Teeuwisse - Netherlands 2024AniMovieAward for the best animated feature film with a cash prize of 3,000 €, sponsored by SWR (regional Broadcasting for Southwest Germany).