anim'est bucharest international animation festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Anim'est is the Bucharest International Animation Film Festival, the only event in Romania dedicated exclusively to animated films and the country's sole Oscar-qualifying festival for the Best Animated Short Film category. Founded in 2006, it has become Bucharest's most loved film festival and a recognized event on the international animation scene, showcasing a full spectrum of animation styles and techniques through competitive sections for short films, feature films, student works, music videos, Romanian shorts, and children's films.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+57 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 20 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema Elvira Popescu
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2006
Venue
Cinema Elvira Popescu
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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