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Fest Anča International Animation Festival Announces Call for Entries

2019 edition, taking place June 27-30 in Slovakia, is now accepting submissions for animated short films, student films, music videos and films for children.

The Fest Anča International Animation Festival, which takes place June 27-30 in Žilina, Slovakia, has issued a call for entries. Only digital copies submitted before February 28 will be considered for the festival.

Competitive category winners will be awarded the following cash prizes:

  • Anča Award (EUR 800) for the best short animated film
  • Anča Student Award (EUR 400) for the best short animated student film
  • Anča Music Video Award (EUR 400) for the best animated music video
  • Anča Kids’ Award (EUR 400) for the best short animated film for children
  • Anča Slovak Award (EUR 700) for the best Slovak short animated film

Fest Anča International Animation Festival is the only Slovak multimedia festival focused on animated film. The event is held in a former train station that has been transformed into a vibrant cultural center.

The festival aims to showcase contemporary, progressive animated films, and commemorate the cream of the genre. The long-term vision is to approximate well-known international festivals by uniquely showcasing this art form in Slovakia.

The festival features an international competition of animated short films and music videos, as well as non-competitive screening sections. Attendees can additionally enjoy presentations, exhibitions, workshops, film screenings for children, and numerous accompanying events.

The lively and inspiring summertime festival atmosphere is supported by a camp site, twilight screenings, live music concerts, and a tasty range of refreshments.

For more information, visit the festival website. You can submit your film via the festival’s online submission system. There are no fees for submission.

Source: Fest Anča International Animation Festival