international television festival
Prague, Czechia
100
Tier AScreenings
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Festival Animanie
Pilsen, Czechia · Est. 2005 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Pilsen, Czechia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 21 years of verifiable history
Overview
Festival Animánie is an international animated film and games festival held in Pilsen, Czechia, focused on works made by children, youth, and young adults up to age 26.[1][2][15] It is notable as the largest and oldest competitive showcase of this kind in the Czech Republic, combining competition screenings with workshops, talks, and game-related programming, and it has become a major platform for emerging young animation talent.[2][4][7]
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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