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Krakow; Poznan; Gdansk; Zamosc; Katowice; Lodz; Olsztyn; Szczecin; Radom; Lublin; Krasnik, Poland
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
animator international animated film festival
Poznan, Poland · Est. 2008 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Poznan, Poland
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 18 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kino Muza
Overview
The Animator International Animated Film Festival in Poznań is Poland's largest event dedicated to animated films and the only Polish animated festival with Oscar® qualifying status, allowing its Grand Prix winner to fast-track to an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film. Founded in 2008 to commemorate 60 years of Polish animation, it showcases over 300 films annually from around the world, including shorts, features, animated series, retrospectives, and innovations in virtual reality and games. The festival is notable for its strong emphasis on the intersection of animation and music, featuring screenings accompanied by live performances from jazz trios, rock bands, and symphonic orchestras.
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Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+84 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 18 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kino Muza
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (4 refs, 3 languages)
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (7 vs 1)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-6 pts)
- 2 documented risk signals
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- WIKIPEDIA_WRONG_ENTITY
- AI-generated description — not verified against structured fields
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
2008
Venue
Kino Muza
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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