BALKANIMA - European Animated Film Festival
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BALKANIMA is a long-running European animated film festival in Belgrade, Serbia, founded in 2004 by the Academic Film Center of the Students’ City Cultural Center. It is notable for being dedicated exclusively to animation, with a strong focus on European short animated films, student works, and animation from the Balkan and Southeast European region, alongside talks, workshops, and other industry-related programs.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 21 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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