ANIMATOR is Poland’s biggest event dedicated to animated films. Each edition features more than 500 films from all over the world and includes a competition, retrospectives, thematic screenings, premieres, screening with live music and presenting work of the pioneers of animation. During the festival, there are also meetings with filmmakers, exhibitions, performances, concerts, workshops, and lectures. What makes Poznań’s festival exceptional is the emphasis put on the relations between animation and music. The prize pool sums up to 180 000 PLN (over 40 000 EUR). The submission is free of charge.
The festival dates: July 5-13, 2025.
The submission deadline: January 27, 2025.
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