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Animafest Scanner VIII 2021 submissions deadline extension

We have extended the deadline for submissions for the eight international symposium Animafest Scanner VIII 2021 to 11 April 2021.

Animafest Zagreb 2021 presents films in the Grand Competition - Short Film, Croatian and Student film competitions!

Animafest Zagreb proudly presents the official selection results!

Ralph Bakshi is the winner of the 31st World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Ralph Bakshi is a unique phenomenon in the cinematic universe and one of the most influential authors on the global animation scene

Xavier Kawa-Topor is the recipient of the Animafest Zagreb 2021 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Animation Studies

Animafest Zagreb 2020 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies to Xavier Kawa-Topor

Apply for the International Animafest Scanner VIII 2021 Symposium!

Entries are open until 15 March, and all film and media researchers are invited to present the latest findings from the field of animation.

Submit your film for Animafest Zagreb 2021!

Animafest Zagreb invites you to submit your films for the 31st edition of the Festival, taking place 7-12 June 2021 in Zagreb.

THE WINNERS OF THE 30TH WORLD FESTIVAL OF ANIMATED FILM – ANIMAFEST ZAGREB!

The 30th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2020 closed tonight with an award ceremony at SC cinema.

Animafest Saturday: Award Ceremony, Georges Schwizgebel Masterclass and Best Of Croatian Film

Uoči večerašnje ceremonije dodjele nagrada i spuštanja zastora na 30. Svjetski festival animiranog filma – Animafest Zagreb 2020 očekuje nas još pregršt filmskih i didaktičnih uzbuđenja

Animafest Friday: Lessons From the Past and the Future

A retrospective of the great master of the Zagreb School Pavao Štalter, masterclasses by brilliant filmmakers, producers and video industry veterans, and films by up-and-coming generations

Animafest Thursday: Flower Picnic, Poland in our Hearts and Croatian Premiere

Because of the traditional Animafest picnic, this year taking the festival guests to the heavenly Botanical Gardens, the festival projectors on Thursday will turn on somewhat later than the previous days.

Animafest Tuesday: Interview With an Oscar Winner, Big Retrospectives and Hungarian Animation’s Female Authors

After yesterday’s opening ceremony of the 30th World Festival of Animated Film, Tuesday at Animafest Zagreb brings the first ‘workday’ filled with films and side events at all cinemas and galleries.

Animafest Wednesday: Summer Films, French Pearls and Late Stage Capitalism Cruiser

Day three of the 30th World Festival of Animated Film at the SC Cinema opens, like the day before, with the World Panorama.

30TH WORLD FESTIVAL OF ANIMATED FILM – ANIMAFEST ZAGREB 2020 OFFICIALLY OPENS

With the official opening ceremony at the SC Cinema the 30th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2020 began tonight.

ANTI-EPIDEMIC MEASURES - IMPORTANT

In accordance with the recommendations of the Croatian Institute of Public Health, we apply a number of measures to ensure a safe stay at the festival for our audience and staff members.

Animafest 2020 Begins!

The 30th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2020 begins tonight at 19:30 with the official opening ceremony at the SC Cinema.