ABI Film Festival

The ABIFF Animation Bucharest International Festival (ABIFF) will be held on September 6-8 in Bucharest and 11 other cities across Romania with synchronized screenings. Through a diverse series of events and activities, the festival aims to offer a vibrant and inclusive platform for animation creators and enthusiasts from Romania and around the world. Our goal is not only to celebrate and promote the art of animation but also to cultivate a united and collaborative community of professionals and enthusiasts who share ideas, learn from each other, and inspire the next generation of animation creators.
The short film competition is designed to encourage and recognize excellence in contemporary animation, highlighting innovation, originality, and the personal voice of the creators. Through the section dedicated to animations for children, we aim to cultivate a passion and appreciation for animation from a young age, offering young audiences the opportunity to enjoy exceptional and educational cinematic experiences.
ABIFF 2024 Sections:
a) ABIFF International Short Film Competition – Author's Section
This competitive section showcases recent short films with a distinct authorial perspective. Films submitted to this section will be considered for the Award for Best Author's Short Film.
b) ABIFF International Short Film Competition – Children's Section
This competitive section features recent short films targeted at children. It offers a captivating journey into the magical world of animation, showcasing fresh films curated specifically for children aged 3 to 10 years. Films submitted to this section will be considered for the Award for Best Children's Short Film.
c) ABIFF AnimaXperience
This non-competitive section presents captivating visions of authorial animation (feature-length films) curated by the Artistic Director.
d) Classic Animation Showcase
This non-competitive section is dedicated to classic animated films, highlighting their historical value and contributions to the field of animation.
e) Masterclass on Animation
A special event designed for students and young professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of animation.

ABIFF Animation Bucharest International Festival #4 is produced by Mockra Productions and co-financed by the Administration of the National Cultural Fund (AFCN). The project does not necessarily represent the position of the National Cultural Fund Administration. AFCN is not responsible for the content of the project or how the project results can be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the beneficiary of the funding.