Fwd: Invitation for Students & Teachers – Join Fest Anča 2025 in Slovakia!
Dear colleagues,
We are delighted to invite your school to participate in the 18th edition of the International Animation FestivalFest Anča, from June 24 to 29, 2025, in Žilina, Slovakia.
As the only Oscar® Qualifying festival in Slovakia, Fest Anča brings together students, educators, and top animation professionals from across Europe in a vibrant, informal atmosphere that goes beyond the traditional film festival format.
🎓 Special Offer for Schools and Students
We would like to offer your school 2 free full festival tickets (for professors or students) to encourage more academic participation. To redeem your voucher, just enter the code in the coupon field here: festanca.cinepass.sk/en/price-list/ <festanca.cinepass.sk/en/price-list/>
*Your free vouchers: * AA25008690514Z9 AA250086805TD3G
We also offer special presale student full festival tickets at a discounted price of 25€. 🎟️ More info & tickets:festanca.sk/en/tickets/ <www.festanca.sk/en/tickets/>
In need of accommodation?
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Student housingfor 25€/night (shared rooms, limited capacity, booking available until the end of May, contact guest@festanca.sk <mailto:guest@festanca.sk>)
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Tent townfor 25€/4 nights (available from Wednesday to Sunday, bring your own tent, limited capacity, buy at festanca.cinepass.sk/en/price-list/ <festanca.cinepass.sk/en/price-list/>)
🌟 What’s Happening This Year at Fest Anča?
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Special guests: Celebrated Japanese animator Sawako Kabukijoins us with her playful and provocative work and masterclass. But pssst… It’s not out yet.
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Screenings: Ghost in the Shellon the big screen, Memories of a Snail, and more exciting animation.
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Competitions: International competitionof the best animated shorts, student films, music videos, and more of the most progressive contemporary animation
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Student Forum: A vibrant platform for students, educators, and young animators to explore the many dimensions of animation education, fostering dialogue between theory, practice, and creative exploration. This year, we will host 12 European schools and many lectures, including Sune Kølster on creating music for animation and Ala Nunu on her animation journey. More info here <www.festanca.sk/student-forum-fest-anca-2025/>.
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Live concerts, multidisciplinary and networking eventsat buzzing venues like Stanica Žilina-Záriečie and the New Synagogue
Stay up to date with our latest events and news—follow us on social media here <www.instagram.com/fest_anca/>! ✨
We’d be thrilled to welcome your students and faculty to this year’s edition and the growing international animation community that gathers each summer at Fest Anča.
Kind regards,
Fest Anča International Animation Festival
*Martina Kullačová*
Accreditations / 00 421 918 036 303
*Podpor slovenskú animáciu a daruj 2% Fest Anči! <www.festanca.sk/2percenta/?fbclid=IwAR1LLPG0TbjTMaKBzHTBVGZNibclHZ-6YU3VZDlLyY5yca8JJlREgpxl0WU>*
*Fest Anča International Animation Festival *Žilina, Slovakia 24 – 29 June 2025
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