Tier 3
Bucharest, Romania
Last verified 2 October 2026
The 6th edition of the Animation Bucharest International Film Festival (ABIFF) will take place June 5-7, 2026, in Bucharest and 11 other cities across Romania. This vibrant festival celebrates the art of animation through a rich program of synchronized screenings, educational
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Win Animest Trophy to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
The main submission deadline for Anim'est, Bucharest International Animation Film Festival is around 23 April 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Anim'est, Bucharest International Animation Film Festival is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
No premiere requirement. Anim'est, Bucharest International Animation Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Anim'est, Bucharest International Animation Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Anim'est, Bucharest International Animation Film Festival takes place in Bucharest, Romania.
Anim'est, Bucharest International Animation Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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