* Theme of the Scoop: The 43rd Brussels International Animation Film Festival – ANIMA – is all set to rock the stage from 23 February to 3 March 2024 at Flagey, Marni, and Cinematek.
* Merry-go-round of Movies: After consuming a whopping 1700+ films for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the select committee has trimmed it down to 172 cinematic snacks.
* Pitching the International vs National: With 82 titles competing in International waters, our very own national competition will bring forth 24 fresh releases handpicked from the grandma’s garden.
Anima Brussels 2024: Get Popcorn Ready for 172 Animated Short Films
A Cinematic Feast From Over 1700 Entries Narrowed Down To 172
82 Titles Lock Horns in International Fight While 24 Local Proud Presentations Step Into the Spotlight
And that’s a wrap, folks! The 43rd Brussels International Animation Film Festival – ANIMA – definitely knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats. Picture this, a committee on the verge of a major food coma after binge-watching more than 1700 films and yet, they managed to pull off a select list of 172 for the festival. If that’s not an episode straight out of a 3D animated series, I don’t know what is! And talk about the international-vs-national suspense! We’ve got 82 foreign protagonists squaring off, while our local David prepares to fight with 24-strong Goliath. So folks, ready your popcorn and soda, this Animation showdown promises a rollercoaster ride of emotions!
Brace Yourself for the 43rd Brussels International Animation Film Festival – ANIMA, Happening from 23rd February to 3rd March 2024 at Flagey, Marni, and Cinematek!
We’ve sifted through over 1700 exclusive films to bring forward an exciting line-up of 172 animated shorts. Our international competition boasts 82 incredible titles, while we’ll also showcase 24 new releases from Belgium. Plus, our programme includes 66 films outside competition as part of the vibrant Anima 2024’s thematic collections.
GLOBAL CINEMA SPOTLIGHT
27 (2023) – by Flóra Anna Buda
Experience the rich diversity of contemporary animation with films from 39 countries, including 21 European nations, in our international competition. Award-winning films, such as 27 by Flóra Anna Buda and A Kind of Testament by Stephen Vuillemin, are set to mesmerize viewers alongside promising student works like Daria Kashcheeva’s impactful Electra.
CUSTOM-TAILORED PROGRAMMES
Maurice’s Bar © Sacrebleu Productions
This 43rd edition offers a chance to revisit or discover our animated documentary series Real-Life Stories, the rhythmic Watch & Dance programme, and the highly anticipated Queer Stories and Women’s Perspective shows. Don’t miss out on our new offerings: New Talents showcasing burgeoning European artists, and two short-film programmes centred around science fiction.
SPOTLIGHT ON BELGIAN TALENT
Anima is your ultimate destination to witness exceptional Belgian talent and fresh productions, featuring 31 carefully selected films out of 123 entrants, including 24 in national competition. Artists such as Nicolas Keppens return with new works and students from Belgian animation schools showcase 11 chosen films.
ESTEEMED JURY PANEL
The esteemed jury for the international and national competitions include animation stalwarts like Barry Purves, Rocío Alvarez, and Steven Henderson, and Catherine Totems, Raman Djafari, and Muriel Andrin, respectively.
Catch Anima between 23rd February and 3rd March 2024 at Flagey, Marni, and Cinematek or from the comfort of your home with a selection of films on Sooner.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/anima-2024-announce-official-selection-of-short-films/