Vilnius International Film Festival
Vilnius, Lithuania
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
BLON Animation and Games Festival
Lithuania · Est. 2014 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Lithuania
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 12 years of verifiable history
Overview
BLON Animation and Games Festival is a unique Lithuanian festival based in Klaipėda that combines animated film, video games, digital art, AR/VR, and industry networking. It is notable as the only festival in the Baltic States dedicated to the intersection of animation and games, and it has grown into a BAFTA-qualifying event with strong regional importance in the Nordic-Baltic animation circuit. The program features international and local animated shorts and features, family titles, competitions, workshops, and professional forums.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 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
2014
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
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