28 & 29 August 2026 · Rotterdam
28 & 29 August 2026
· Rotterdam ·
IMPORTING TALENT · EXPORTING CREATIVITY
IMPORTING TALENT
EXPORTING CREATIVITY
Keynotes, live demos, portfolio reviews and an afterparty with world-renowned artists from film, games, fashion and entertainment
28/29 august
+20 international Speakers
2 days
28 august Annabel in Rotterdam
29 august gathering in Rotterdam
Limited tickets
28/29 august
+20 international Speakers
2 days
28 august Annabel in Rotterdam
29 august gathering in Rotterdam
Limited tickets
28/29 august
+20 international Speakers
2 days
28 august Annabel in Rotterdam
29 august gathering in Rotterdam
Limited tickets
MEET THE LINEUP
Meet the artists, designers and founders shaping the future of film, games, fashion and entertainment.
Andrée Wallin
Director | Concept Artist
Star Wars | Rogue One | Godzilla vs. Kong
Andrée Wallin
Director | Concept Artist
Star Wars | Rogue One | Godzilla vs. Kong
James Paick
CEO / Creative Director for Scribble Pad Studios
The Last of Us | Call of Duty | Halo
James Paick
CEO / Creative Director for Scribble Pad Studios
The Last of Us | Call of Duty | Halo
Maxx Burman
CO-CEO of KITBASH3D/Greyscale Gorilla
Godzilla | Terminator Dark Fate | Ironman 3
Maxx Burman
CO-CEO of KITBASH3D/Greyscale Gorilla
Godzilla | Terminator Dark Fate | Ironman 3
Jama Jurabaev
Founder Big Medium Small | Concept Artist
Star Wars | Jurrasic World | Ready Player One
Jama Jurabaev
Founder Big Medium Small | Concept Artist
Star Wars | Jurrasic World | Ready Player One
Stephy Fung
Digital fashion artist
GUCCI | Lenovo | DELL
Stephy Fung
Digital fashion artist
GUCCI | Lenovo | DELL
Wojtek Fus
Director | Concept Artist
The Witcher 3 | Love Death & Robots | Bloodshot
Wojtek Fus
Director | Concept Artist
The Witcher 3 | Love Death & Robots | Bloodshot
Florent Lebrun
Concept artist | Matte painter
The Last of Us Part I & II | Wildwood | Sword of the Sea
Florent Lebrun
Concept artist | Matte painter
The Last of Us Part I & II | Wildwood | Sword of the Sea
Juliet Nneka
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATOR
DC Comics covers | Procreate | Warner Bros
Juliet Nneka
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATOR
DC Comics covers | Procreate | Warner Bros
Kristian Llana
CONCEPT ILLUSTRATOR | ART DIRECTOR
Euphoria | A Complete Unknown
Kristian Llana
CONCEPT ILLUSTRATOR | ART DIRECTOR
Euphoria | A Complete Unknown
Darek Zabrocki
CEO of Focal Point school | Creative Director
Planet of the Apes | Assassin's Creed
Darek Zabrocki
CEO of Focal Point school | Creative Director
Planet of the Apes | Assassin's Creed
Justus West
Music producer
Cowboy Carter | Perfect Ten | Bigger Love
Justus West
Music producer
Cowboy Carter | Perfect Ten | Bigger Love
David Masson
Costume & Character Designer | Director
Deadpool & Wolverine | WandaVision | Shogun
David Masson
Costume & Character Designer | Director
Deadpool & Wolverine | WandaVision | Shogun
Eva Toorenent
Illustrator | Gallery Artist
Wacom | 3D-Total | US Games | Creative Bloq
Eva Toorenent
Illustrator | Gallery Artist
Wacom | 3D-Total | US Games | Creative Bloq
Aly Farroukh
Senior Character & Creature 3D Artist
Diablo | League of Legends | Love Death + Robots
Aly Farroukh
Senior Character & Creature 3D Artist
Diablo | League of Legends | Love Death + Robots
Wouter Gort
Art Director | Concept Designer
Destiny 2 | chicken and the covenant foot | Undone
Wouter Gort
Art Director | Concept Designer
Destiny 2 | chicken and the covenant foot | Undone
Pierre Lazarevic
Concept Artist | Visual Development
Dune: Prophecy | Wildwood |
Pierre Lazarevic
Concept Artist | Visual Development
Dune: Prophecy | Wildwood |
Suza Vos
Digital Fashion Artist & Lecturer
Adidas | Fendi | Off-White | Versace | RTFKT
Suza Vos
Digital Fashion Artist & Lecturer
Adidas | Fendi | Off-White | Versace | RTFKT
Lloyd Allan
Concept Artist | Visual Development
Horizon: Forbidden West | Diablo Immortal
Lloyd Allan
Concept Artist | Visual Development
Horizon: Forbidden West | Diablo Immortal
Lava Hijzelaar
2D Animator
Glen Keane Productions | SPA Studios
Lava Hijzelaar
2D Animator
Glen Keane Productions | SPA Studios
OKKIO
Music Producer
OKKIO
Music Producer
Andrée Wallin
Director | Concept Artist
Star Wars | Rogue One | Godzilla vs. Kong
James Paick
CEO / Creative Director for Scribble Pad Studios
The Last of Us | Call of Duty | Halo
Maxx Burman
CO-CEO of KITBASH3D/Greyscale Gorilla
Godzilla | Terminator Dark Fate | Ironman 3
Jama Jurabaev
Founder Big Medium Small | Concept Artist
Star Wars | Jurrasic World | Ready Player One
Stephy Fung
Digital fashion artist
GUCCI | Lenovo | DELL
Wojtek Fus
Director | Concept Artist
The Witcher 3 | Love Death & Robots | Bloodshot
Florent Lebrun
Concept artist | Matte painter
The Last of Us Part I & II | Wildwood | Sword of the Sea
Juliet Nneka
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATOR
DC Comics covers | Procreate | Warner Bros
Kristian Llana
CONCEPT ILLUSTRATOR | ART DIRECTOR
Euphoria | A Complete Unknown
Darek Zabrocki
CEO of Focal Point school | Creative Director
Planet of the Apes | Assassin's Creed
Justus West
Music producer
Cowboy Carter | Perfect Ten | Bigger Love
David Masson
Costume & Character Designer | Director
Deadpool & Wolverine | WandaVision | Shogun
Eva Toorenent
Illustrator | Gallery Artist
Wacom | 3D-Total | US Games | Creative Bloq
Aly Farroukh
Senior Character & Creature 3D Artist
Diablo | League of Legends | Love Death + Robots
Wouter Gort
Art Director | Concept Designer
Destiny 2 | chicken and the covenant foot | Undone
Pierre Lazarevic
Concept Artist | Visual Development
Dune: Prophecy | Wildwood |
Suza Vos
Digital Fashion Artist & Lecturer
Adidas | Fendi | Off-White | Versace | RTFKT
Lloyd Allan
Concept Artist | Visual Development
Horizon: Forbidden West | Diablo Immortal
Lava Hijzelaar
2D Animator
Glen Keane Productions | SPA Studios
OKKIO
Music Producer
WHAT IS CCF?
Creative Cargo Festival is a two-day gathering in Rotterdam for the people who craft stories from their imagination: concept artists, designers, illustrators, animators, musicians and storytellers from film, games, fashion and beyond.
The last few years, creatives have been told their craft is fading.
We think the opposite. Creative Cargo Festival is built around two questions:
How do we keep going?
And why do we keep going?
Two days to answer them together.
What to expect:
Day one is the festival: keynotes, live demos, portfolio reviews with world-renowned artists, Studios and more capped off with an afterparty.
Day two is the gathering, no stage, no programme, just Rotterdam,
good people and honest conversations. Local & International talent and voices, and the conversations that move creativity forward.
WHAT IS CCF?
Creative Cargo Festival is a two-day gathering in Rotterdam for the people who craft stories from their imagination: concept artists, designers, illustrators, animators, musicians and storytellers from film, games, fashion and beyond.
The last few years, creatives have been told their craft is fading.
We think the opposite. Creative Cargo Festival is built around two questions:
How do we keep going?
And why do we keep going?
Two days to answer them together.
What to expect:
Day one is the festival: keynotes, live demos, portfolio reviews with world-renowned artists, Studios and more capped off with an afterparty.
Day two is the gathering, no stage, no programme, just Rotterdam,
good people and honest conversations. Local & International talent and voices, and the conversations that move creativity forward.
WHAT IS CCF?
Creative Cargo Festival is a two-day gathering in Rotterdam for the people who craft stories from their imagination: concept artists, designers, illustrators, animators, musicians and storytellers from film, games, fashion and beyond.
The last few years, creatives have been told their craft is fading.
We think the opposite. Creative Cargo Festival is built around two questions:
How do we keep going?
And why do we keep going?
Two days to answer them together.
What to expect:
Day one is the festival: keynotes, live demos, portfolio reviews with world-renowned artists, Studios and more capped off with an afterparty.
Day two is the gathering, no stage, no programme, just Rotterdam,
good people and honest conversations. Local & International talent and voices, and the conversations that move creativity forward.
THE PROGRAMME
THE PROGRAMME
August 28 · 2026
Day 1: Festival Day
10:00 · 20:00
How do we keep going?
A full day of keynotes, panels, portfolio reviews and workshops with world-renowned artists from film, games, fashion and entertainment. Followed by an afterparty at Annabel in Rotterdam.
August 28 · 2026
Day 1: Festival Day
10:00 · 20:00
How do we keep going?
A full day of keynotes, panels, portfolio reviews and workshops with world-renowned artists from film, games, fashion and entertainment. Followed by an afterparty at Annabel in Rotterdam.
August 28 · 2026
Day 1: Festival Day
10:00 · 20:00
How do we keep going?
A full day of keynotes, panels, portfolio reviews and workshops with world-renowned artists from film, games, fashion and entertainment. Followed by an afterparty at Annabel in Rotterdam.
August 29 · 2026
Day 2: Creative Gathering
15:00 · 22:00
Connect & Celebrate
An informal evening gathering, no stage, no programme. Just Rotterdam, good people and honest conversations. Drinks, music and a shared love for creative work at the Keilecafe in Rotterdam
August 29 · 2026
Day 2: Creative Gathering
15:00 · 22:00
Connect & Celebrate
An informal evening gathering to celebrate creativity. Speakers, students and makers come together over drinks, music and a shared love for the work. Venue announced soon.
August 29 · 2026
Day 2: Creative Gathering
15:00 · 22:00
Connect & Celebrate
An informal evening gathering, no stage, no programme. Just Rotterdam, good people and honest conversations. Drinks, music and a shared love for creative work at the Keilecafe in Rotterdam
Get tickets
Student Ticket
€75
Full access to Festival Day (28 August), including drinks & lunch. Plus an invite to the Creative Gathering the next day (29 August)
Keynotes, Panels, Portfolio Reviews
Afterparty access
Creative Gathering (29 August)
Regular Ticket
€100
Full access to Festival Day (28 August), including drinks & lunch. Plus an invite to the Creative Gathering the next day (29 August)
Keynotes, panels, portfolio reviews
Afterparty access
Creative Gathering (29 August)
What is Creative Cargo Festival?
Creative Cargo Festival (CCF) is a two-day creative festival in Rotterdam bringing together 20+ international artists from film, games, and animation. Day one is a full festival day of talks, panels, and portfolio reviews; day two is an informal evening gathering to celebrate creativity together. Our motto: Importing Talent · Exporting Creativity.
What types of tickets are available?
We for Student (Early bird)(€60),and Regular (Early bird)(€90) tickets. All include the festival day, all keynotes and demos, drinks and afterparty access.
What is included in my ticket?
Your festival ticket is valid for both days — Day 1 at Annabel (all talks, panels, portfolio reviews, and the afterparty) and the Creative Gathering on Day 2 at Keilecafé.
When and where does it take place?
Creative Cargo Festival takes place on 28 & 29 August 2026 in Rotterdam. Day 1 (28 August) is at Annabel, Rotterdam. Day 2 (29 August) is the Creative Gathering — At the Keilecafe
Who are the speakers?
Our lineup features 20+ international artists, art directors, and creative leads from major film, game, and animation productions. You can see the full lineup on the Speakers page.
How can I become a sponsor or partner?
We offer a range of sponsor and partner packages for companies who want to connect with the creative industry and our audience. Reach out via info@creativecargofestival.com and we'll send you the sponsor deck.
What is Creative Cargo Festival?
Creative Cargo Festival (CCF) is a two-day creative festival in Rotterdam bringing together 20+ international artists from film, games, and animation. Day one is a full festival day of talks, panels, and portfolio reviews; day two is an informal evening gathering to celebrate creativity together. Our motto: Importing Talent · Exporting Creativity.
What types of tickets are available?
We for Student (Early bird)(€60),and Regular (Early bird)(€90) tickets. All include the festival day, all keynotes and demos, drinks and afterparty access.
What is included in my ticket?
Your festival ticket is valid for both days — Day 1 at Annabel (all talks, panels, portfolio reviews, and the afterparty) and the Creative Gathering on Day 2 at Keilecafé.
When and where does it take place?
Creative Cargo Festival takes place on 28 & 29 August 2026 in Rotterdam. Day 1 (28 August) is at Annabel, Rotterdam. Day 2 (29 August) is the Creative Gathering — At the Keilecafe
Who are the speakers?
Our lineup features 20+ international artists, art directors, and creative leads from major film, game, and animation productions. You can see the full lineup on the Speakers page.
How can I become a sponsor or partner?
We offer a range of sponsor and partner packages for companies who want to connect with the creative industry and our audience. Reach out via info@creativecargofestival.com and we'll send you the sponsor deck.