ReAnimania International Animation Film Festival of Yerevan was founded by cartoonist, painter and animator Kassouny Vrej in 2008.
Armenia’s history in animation had begun 85 years prior, with the release of the first Armenian film, Lev Atamanov’s (né Levon Atamanyan) The Dog and the Cat in 1938.
In striving to honor the craft in both spirit and in name, the Festival has since reintroduced the art of animated filmmaking to Armenian audiences.
The festival includes a selection of highly anticipated non-commercial features and shorts with 15 in-competition and non-competition programs and a Market Forum for Animation Professionals (MARANI). The festival also offers an array of practical workshops, seminars, master classes and lectures presented by a host of global industry talent.
The festival is a platform for development and promotion even beyond Armenia’s borders. As the largest event in the South Caucasus (and the most unique within its class), ReAnimania is playing an integral role in bridging east and west. It is becoming one of the most important emerging festivals, receiving over a thousand film submissions and attracting tens of thousands from around the world. In its 8th edition, ReAnimania is already becoming one of the most important young animation film festivals from all over the world, welcoming competitors, visitors and animation lovers from more than 101 countries.
ReAnimania has welcomed (to name but a few) many esteemed colleagues whose career contributions to the field have positively impacted the industry:
ReAnimania’s aim is to expand and extend the border of Armenia through the Art of Animation and Animated films.
ReAnimania’s motto is: “Life is a Picture, Make the Picture Come to Life.”
Grand Prix award for Best Animated Feature Film
Grand Prix award for Best Animated Short Film
Grand Prix award for Best Animated Commissioned TV & Educational Film
Grand Prix award for Best Animated Musical Clip
Grand Prix award for Best Graduation Film
* Winners will be invited on next addition as special guest and member of int. Jury:
Special Prize award named after Lev Atamanov for Best Animated Armenian film
Special Prize award named after Valentine Podpomogov for Best Concept of Animated Feature Film
Special Prize award named after Robert Sahakyants for Lifetime achievement