AnimaPIX
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AnimaPIX is the animation festival held in Madalena on Pico Island, Azores, organized by MiratecArts in partnership with the local city council. It is notable as the only festival in the Azores dedicated to animation and for its strong focus on short films, Portuguese animation, and family- and school-oriented programming, with a “book to screen” emphasis linking illustrated books, storytelling, and animated cinema.[1][4][6]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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- 10 years of verifiable history
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- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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