belgrade documentary and short film festival
Belgrade, Serbia
100
Tier AScreenings
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BALKANIMA - European Animated Film Festival
Serbia · Est. 2005 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Serbia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 21 years of verifiable history
Overview
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 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
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
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2005
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