International Animation Day 2025

Current Context: International Animation Day is celebrated every year on October 28 to honor the art, history, and cultural impact of animation.

• It was established in 2002 by ASIFA (International Animated Film Association).
• The day commemorates the first public screening of animated moving images by Charles‑Émile Reynaud’s Théâtre Optique in Paris on October 28, 1892.
• It highlights animation as a medium of creativity, storytelling, and cultural exchange.
• The 2025 theme is “Animation: Light in the Dark”, celebrating animation’s power to inspire and bring hope.
• Events worldwide include film screenings, workshops, and exhibitions showcasing the evolution of animation.

Question:

Q.1 The first public screening of animated moving images that inspired International Animation Day took place in which city?
a) London
b) Paris
c) Rome
d) Berlin

Answer: b) Reynaud showcased Théâtre Optique at Musée Grévin in Paris on October 28, 1892.