2026 Program
See the lineup of talks for this year's Festival in Sydney
2026 Special Award-Winners
Congratulations to the companies who set the region's benchmark for craft excellence.
STORIES
News and insights from across the CICLOPE Asia Pacific community.
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Behind the Brand: Telstra
Telstra’s Head of Strategy and Creative Excellence, Nicky Bryson, talks joyful work in a world increasingly optimised for efficiency, and how commitment to craft saw the brand named CICLOPE Asia Pacific Brand of the Year 2026.
Behind the craft
Meet the Directors: Patrick Fileti, Atsushi Makino & David Robinson-Smith
The CICLOPE Asia Pacific Director(s) of the Year 2026 shared their unique lenses on what it takes to craft outstanding animation, short films, and branded content that transcends geographic borders and unites audiences.
Behind the craft
CICLOPE Asia Pacific Awards: 2026 Winners
The Winners of the 2026 CICLOPE Asia Pacific Awards are here, setting the region’s new benchmark for excellence in craft. Congratulations to all of this year’s Award-Winners!
Behind the craft
CICLOPE Asia Pacific Awards: 2026 Shortlist Announcement
The Shortlist for the 2026 CICLOPE Asia Pacific Awards is here. Winners will be celebrated on stage at the Awards Ceremony at Sydney’s Rebel Theatre on 28 May. Congratulations to all Finalists!
Behind the craft
Meet the Director: Tim Bullock, Scoundrel
Tim Bullock and Scoundrel -which he co-founded- were named CICLOPE Asia Pacific’s 2025 Director and Production Company of the Year respectively. In our chat with the internationally acclaimed comedy director, Tim shared his insights on not being afraid to pass on scripts, and fostering young talent in the industry.