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FEST ANČA WILL TAKE YOU OVER! Let yourself be captivated by the very best of the world of animation and digital games at the eleventh edition of the Fest Anča International Animation Festival, taking place from 28 June to 1 July 2018 in Žilina.
Hungarian producer Ádám Felszeghy will take us behind the scenes of the animated documentary Pelikan Blue (2023). He will share insights into its development, production process, and the challenges the team faced. The masterclass will explore the creative and technical solutions used, from animatic to final post-production, revealing how the film evolved from concept to completion. Ádám Felszeghy (ULab) Hungarian producer at ULab (powered by Umbrella). Produces feature films, documentaries, shorts and animation. Barbara Sigmundová Slovak co-host and moderator for CEE Animation Experience. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
Masterclass will focus on the production of the film THE SIREN and a description of using the Motion Capture Technology. The focus of this masterclass will be on the feature-length animated film THE SIREN, on which a large part of the animation of the 3D characters was realised using Motion Capture technology through the Slovak company Artichoke and the animation studio Blue Faces. This is the first ever project of this size to be realised using this technology in Slovakia. Sepideh Farsi Born in Tehran, later moved to Paris where she studied mathematics but soon began filmmaking. After several short films, directed documentary "Homi D. Sethna, Filmmaker" which won several awards. Documentaries "Harat" and "Tehran Without Permission" premiered in Locarno. Feature films "Dreams of Dust" and "The Gaze" screened at Rotterdam. "The House Under the Water" won NETPAC Award. Latest film "The Siren" had world premiere at Berlinale. Tomas Danay (Blue Faces) Graduated in animation at the Film and Television Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts (VŠMU). Main animator at Blue Faces studio. Worked on many foreign films (Green Hornet, Xibalba, Asura) and games (NBA 2k16, Shadows: Awakening), as well as commercials and music videos (Lil Dicky – Pillow Talking). Teaches computer animation at VŠMU, programme director of Festival BAB (Bratislava Animation Biennial). Juraj Krasnohorsky (Artichoke) Producer based in Bratislava. With Henrieta Tsvangová founded Artichoke (2010), producing fiction and animated films. Co-produced short "Superbia" (2016) which premiered at Semaine de la Critique in Cannes. Co-producing "White Plastic Sky" and stop-motion feature "Of Unwanted Things and People". EAVE graduate, member of Slovak Association of Animated Film Producers, board member of VAF, initiator/co-organizer of CEE Animation Workshop. Head of studies for CEE Animation Workshop. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
What made a German distributor pick an Eastern European IP? What does it take to successfully pitch to German decision makers and to what extent can it serve as entry point to the wider European market? Susanne Freese (OneGate Media) Senior Manager Kids & Family at OneGate Media (formerly Studio Hamburg Enterprises) since 1998. Oversees licensing/co-financing of feature films, series and animation. Works closely with NDR, ARD stations and Kika. Also responsible for programme acquisition for national and international TV/VOD/DVD distribution. Anna Vášová (13ka) Started as a script executive for Czech TV. Lectured at the Academy of Performing Arts. Headed the script department at Czech TV. Founded 13ka production company focusing on auteur-driven films. Katarina Kerekesova (Fool Moon) Completed studies at Animation Film Department of VŠMU Bratislava. Founded Fool Moon (2009). Director and producer of Slovak TV series "Mimi and Lisa" and "The Websters". Executive Director of Slovak Association of Animated Film Producers. Lecturer at Animation Film Department in Bratislava. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
The peace of a secluded society is disrupted by the sudden arrival of a mysterious object.
Jeanne and Jean Jean is a funny and offbeat animated short film by Thanys Martin, created at Atelier de Sèvres. Blending romantic comedy, absurd humor and a sharp look at consumer society, the film follows a couple caught between love, doubt and the strange emotional pressure of choosing furniture together.
There was a time when we acknowledged that our noble, profound, and mysterious existence could be called The Great. Since then, we have evolved with time; our thinking and consciousness have changed. And yet, what is the reason that still allows us to consider our existence as The Great?
Starting out as a director after graduation, developing your own projects is not a smooth process anymore. Zsuzsanna shares her experience about the development attempts of Dino Doom on Desert Planet, discussing the various development stages, pitch forums, residencies abroad, and balancing applied work with own creative projects. Zsuzsanna Kreif Freelance animation director and illustrator based in Budapest. MOME graduate. First film "Limbo-Limbo Travel" (co-directed with Bori Zétényi) was selected to Sundance, Annecy, Clermont-Ferrand and was Oscar-eligible in 2016. Directed 13-episode satirical TV series "Candide" (2015-2018). Currently developing new personal projects and teaching at MOME. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
This webinar examines how animated films can be curated for young audiences through pedagogical exhibition, school-oriented distribution, and structured educational activities. They explore how guided tours, moderated screenings, contextual discussions, and creative workshops can enrich learning and deepen children's engagement with animation. Lucija Smodiš (StopTrik IFF) Curator and producer in contemporary art and animation. Initiator, programme collaborator and producer of StopTrik International Film Festival (Maribor/Lodz). Program director of GuestRoomMaribor residency (2014–2024). At DSAF establishing international artist-in-residency programme for animators. Petra Gajžler Film pedagogue, curator and distribution manager. Coordinates school screenings and develops educational materials for animated films. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.
Explore the heartwarming journey of a little British orphan with Mummy Joe, filled with resilience and hope in this charming animation.
An official spot for the 18th International Animation Festival 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒏𝒄̌𝒂, which took place from 26th to 29th June 2025 in Žilina, Slovakia.
Spot Fest Anča 2021.
An official spot for the 17th International Animation Festival 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒏𝒄̌𝒂, which took place from 25th to 30th June 2024 in Žilina, Slovakia.
We all have those days where we ask the universe for love answers.
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A playful animated commercial celebrating the joy of fashion and self-expression through vibrant illustrations, whimsical characters, and colorful visual storytelling inspired by the Tory Burch brand.
Zeise Kino- Animated trailer. Zeise Kino organizes outdoor cinema screenings in the summertime. Or, as we say in Hamburg, "summertime". This animation combines tropical flow with cinema projection machinery
The filmmaker and photographer Lauren Greenfield, best known for the documentaries Generation Wealth (2018) and The Queen of Versailles (2012), has been poking at the ugly underbelly of consumerism for more than 25 years. Through her unsparing lens, the latest incarnation of the American dream has been revealed in all its blingy, exploitative glory, particularly when it comes to its toll on women and girls. In an interview with Topic recorded in late November of 2018, Greenfield talks about the major themes running through her work, and what she calls "the ultimate cost, and degradation, of capitalism."
This is my final 4-week assignment for 3D Character Animation professional course in The Animation Workshop. Inspired by Jacques Tati’s „Playtime“, I decided to create a character who acts in a more subtle manner. For the second part of the film, I wanted to go all out on physical movements of the whole body to get experience in animating a character running, trying to hold balance and tackle with some object.
Why is green filming the future of the film industry? What are the rules of green puppet making? Using their knowledge and expertise, we will talk about practical advice that can allow planning and practicing solutions neutralising the film industry's impact on the environment. The key point is a discussion about a unique green guide prepared as part of StopMoLab by MOMAKIN. Paulina Zacharek (MOMAKIN / StopMoLab) Co-founder of Momakin, responsible for cinema distribution and development of film projects, professional education for stop-motion industry. Creator and head of StopMoLab. Board member of Polish Producers Alliance (KIPA). Co-organizer of Animarkt Stop Motion Forum. Arturo Tornero Aceves Scriptwriter, animator, compositing artist specialized in stop motion, 2D and motion graphics with multidisciplinary and socio-environmental approach. Working on biodegradable alternative to silicone for stop-motion production. Birgit Heidsiek (European Center for Sustainability) Founder of the European Center for Sustainability in the Media World. Publishes Green Film Shooting magazine. Green Cinema Consultant for German Federal Film Board. Author of The Green Cinema Handbook. Two-time recipient of German Sustainability Award. TEDx speaker. More information and lectures at: https://www.ceeanimation.eu https://www.ceeanimation.eu/experience/cee-animation-experience/ https://www.facebook.com/ceeanimation/ CEE Animation Experience is a series of webinars organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region. This activity targets animation industry professionals, who will gain new insights as shared by top regional and world experts and get a rewarding experience of film production directly.