Fest Anča
Slovakia
65
Tier B
Festival dossier
bab biennial of animation
Bratislava, Slovakia · Est. 1991 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Bratislava, Slovakia
94
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.
- 35 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema Lumière, Dom kultúry Dúbravka, Dom kultúry Zrkadlový háj, Cinema Sloboda (Skalica), Art Point/Cinema Baník (Prievidza), Cinema Mladosť, Filmový klub 35 mm FTF VŠMU
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The bab biennial of animation is a established film festival held in Bratislava, Slovakia, founded in 1991. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. It offers 2 award categories. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 72/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+44 pts)
- 35 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema Lumière, Dom kultúry Dúbravka, Dom kultúry Zrkadlový háj, Cinema Sloboda (Skalica), Art Point/Cinema Baník (Prievidza), Cinema Mladosť, Filmový klub 35 mm FTF VŠMU
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
1991
Venue
Cinema Lumière, Dom kultúry Dúbravka, Dom kultúry Zrkadlový háj, Cinema Sloboda (Skalica), Art Point/Cinema Baník (Prievidza), Cinema Mladosť, Filmový klub 35 mm FTF VŠMU
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
2
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