Anibar Animation Festival Returns for Its 16th Edition
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Anibar Animation Festival is an annual celebration of creativity and innovation in animation. Held every summer in the city of Peja, Kosovo, Anibar showcases animated short films from around the globe. It provides a platform for talented animators to share their unique stories and artistic visions while inspiring audiences to reimagine the possibilities of animation.
The upcoming 16th edition of the festival will take place from July 14–20, 2025.
The festival spans the city of Peja, transforming public spaces into vibrant cultural hubs. With four cinemas (two outdoor and two indoor) screening approximately 300 films, Anibar offers a program of masterclasses, workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, coffee talks, presentations, special programs, pitching sessions, and music concerts.
CALLING ALL ANIMATORS
We are looking for captivating, thought-provoking, and visually stunning animated short films that push the boundaries of storytelling and animation techniques. Whether you are a director or distributor passionate about animation, this is your opportunity!
HOW TO SUBMIT
Visit our FilmFreeway profile to read the full Rules and Terms and to submit your film(s). Submissions are open until March 31, 2025.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Anibar will recognize excellence in animation with the following awards:
- Best International Award
- Best Balkan Award
- Best Student Award
- Best Human Rights Award
- Best Animated Music Video Award
- Best Young Audience Award
- Best Audience Award
Selected films will be showcased during the festival for our audience of local community and professionals, offering unparalleled exposure to a diverse and enthusiastic audience of animation lovers, industry professionals, and creatives from all over the world.
Join us this summer in Peja for a week of animation, inspiration, and imagination!
For some sneak peak of the atmosphere check out Anibar’s Flickr account.