Animax Skopje Fest is the first animated film festival in Macedonia, presenting a unique opportunity to showcase local creative talent. This festival provides a platform for audiences to experience the latest in Macedonian animation, alongside international works. It is a competitive event, open to animators from around the globe. Our aim in organizing an international animated film festival in Macedonia is to elevate the visibility and appreciation of this art form within the country.
Profile and Mission
Animax Skopje Fest is designed for anyone passionate about animation as a form of communication and cultural expression. It supports creative and constructive leisure activities, aligning with global trends in the creative industries. Organized by the production company Auripigment, in collaboration with the Association of Citizens Creative Center “Tintiri - Mintiri” of Skopje, and with the support of the Macedonian Film Agency, the festival's main mission includes:
Promoting animation in Macedonia.
Raising awareness of animation as an important cultural and creative industry in Macedonia.
Fostering communication and collaboration between Macedonian and international artists.
Facilitating dialogue among filmmakers, designers, animators, artists, producers, and viewers.
Organizing seminars, forums, and workshops.
Who We Are
Auripigment, a production company with 17 years of experience in the audio-visual arts in Macedonia, produces feature films, TV series, documentaries, and entertainment programs. Many of our projects are nationally recognized for their universal values.
Co-implementer of the festival is NGO Tintiri Mintiri.
Animax Skopje Fest aims to unite and inspire all Macedonian animators, providing a platform to showcase and validate their creative potential. We believe in the quality and talent of Macedonian authors and are committed to promoting and exporting their aesthetic and innovative animated works. The festival also aims to enhance the culture of animation in Macedonia, producing films for both adults and children that reflect diverse aspects of everyday life.
Each November, Animax Skopje Fest culminates in an awards ceremony recognizing the most successful animated films, selected by a jury after a rigorous competition. Our team stays abreast of global animation trends and is dedicated to bringing the best of international animation to Macedonia.
Macedonian International Animation Festival “Animax Skopje Fest 2024”
forms an international jury announced by the Organizer, which will award
the prizes: – GRAND PRIX / Golden Brick – Second Prize / Silver Brick –
Third prize / Bronze Brick for each festival category.
