Anibar Animation Festival

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Anibar International Animation Festival is the only animation festival in Peja, Kosovo gathering everyone at one of the biggest cultural events in the country, as well as one of the biggest gatherings of the animation industry in the region. The festival has evolved throughout these years and contributed to the initiation and development of the animation industry in Kosovo as well as showcasing the latest productions from the world. The festival furthermore promotes animation as an art form and as a medium that aims to raise awareness for social issues. Anibar screens animated films coming from different places around the world, in five cinemas, three of them set outdoors. Except for the screening of the films during the festival, Anibar curates special programs of films, organizes workshops, lectures, masterclasses, debates, presentations, and additional daily activities (concerts and other activities). Year by year, the festival screens qualitative films, in both technical and artistic aspects of the view. The selection of films is made in accord with criteria deriving from a staff of professionals who aim to balance the audience, artistic reviews, and the market. The festival serves as a meeting point for creatives all over the world to yield growth, share knowledge, have a space to feel comfortable and most importantly: to express themselves. It gathers storytellers, animators, musicians, illustrators, designers and creatives of all kinds, in a week of joyful celebration of the art of animation. Anibar has significantly impacted also the youth community in Peja by engaging them in the festival's preparation and events. Opportunities to engage in the preparation and organizing of each edition of the festival are also available to the regional and international community. Through this involvement, young people gain valuable experience and exchange, this is supported and recognized by various local, national, and international institutions.

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  I loved this festival! Locations were amazing, people really friendly and loads of great animators with their animations. Going to try and go next year!

• Filmmaker

  Amazing festival. It was an honour to be selected and it was 100% worth attending. All of the screenings had great atmospheres and the networking events are incredibly good at connecting people. I had absolutely no criticisms at all and hope to be able to attend again in the future.

• Filmmaker

  They set the controls for the heart of the sun.

• Filmmaker

  Thank you for including my film in your amazing festival. It was an incredible honor.

• Filmmaker

  A festival that no animator should miss!

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