Kosovo’s Anibar International Animation Festival is now open for submissions
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The Anibar International Animation Festival is now open for submissions for its 17th edition, taking place in Peja, Kosova, next July.
Boats awaiting filmmakers at the evening screening
Each year, Anibar brings together a vibrant global community of animators, artists, and storytellers. You can submit until 31 March 2026, through FilmFreeway.
Anibar celebrates diversity in animation in voices, visions, and techniques. They welcome animated short films (up to 30 minutes) completed after 1 January 2025, in any style or genre. Eligible films can compete in one of six categories:
- International Animation
- Student Animation
- Balkan Animation
- Human Rights Animation
- Young Audience Animation
- Animated Music Videos
They also welcome submissions for non-competitive showcases, which highlight the richness and innovation of the medium:
- Experimental Animation
- Virtual Reality (VR) Animation
- Animated Documentaries
- Commissioned Work
Anibar look forward to discovering your stories, celebrating your creativity, and sharing your work with audiences around the world.