International Animated Film Festival ANIMATOR
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International Animated Film Festival ANIMATOR is the largest animated film festival in Poland and is held in Poznań. It is notable for being Oscar-qualifying, for screening more than 300 animated works from around the world each year, and for combining competitions with retrospectives, premieres, thematic programs, live-music screenings, and sections linking animation with games, VR, art, and science. It is widely regarded as Poland’s most important international festival devoted to animation and a significant event on the global animation circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 18 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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