Animafest Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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VAFI & RAFI - International Children and Youth Animation Film Festival
Varaždin, Croatia · Est. 2008 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Varaždin, Croatia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 18 years of verifiable history
Overview
VAFI & RAFI is an international animation festival held in Varaždin, Croatia, devoted to children and youth. It is notable for its dual structure: VAFI showcases animated films made by children and teenagers, while RAFI presents animated films made for children and youth, giving it a distinctive educational and audience-focused role in the festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 18 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
2008
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