Key Points:
– The 17th edition of the Fest Anča International Animation Festival will revolve around the theme “Nightmare.”
– This theme will be manifested in various forms, including musical performances, masterclasses, exhibitions, and lectures.
– Notable performers expected at the festival include DJ Lycox, মm., Zaffer9, and Bolka.
– The festival will kickstart with a Wednesday session by Tucano Urbano.
Fest Anča 2024 Becomes The Pixar of Nightmares
Appreciating The Art of Animation With A Spooky Twist
Are you ready to enter the fright zone? The 17th edition of the Fest Anča International Animation Festival is geared up not just to entertain, but give everyone a tiny scare too with its theme ‘Nightmare.’ Now I’m not talking about the ‘forgot to study for the test’ nightmare, but more along the lines of a gothic Tim Burton movie!
Nightmare Beats Await
From DJ Lycox’s deafening beats to মm.’s nerve-rattling tracks, this line-up is definitely not for the faint-hearted. They’ve even got Zaffer9 and Bolka, promising a chilling blend of electro and dark synth, something you’d expect in a haunted disco!
Animation Masterclass With a Side of Creepy
Hold onto your 3D glasses, folks! Alongside these spooky beats, the festival promises to conjure up some masterclasses, exhibitions, and lectures—all dressed up in nightmare chic. And let’s not forget the grand opening with Tucano Urbano. I mean, a scarecrow in a suit would be less surprising!
Hot Take on Fest Anča
Could there be a more thrilling way to explore animation than diving straight into the world of nightmares? It’s like Tim Burton got his hands on the Pixar lamp and went to town. With a line-up that reads like a who’s who of the Underworld’s hottest DJs, and a collection of hauntingly good masterclasses, Fest Anča is the Glastonbury of the animation world… if Glastonbury decided to celebrate Halloween every day. So, don your best scream mask and get ready to immerse yourself in a world where dark dreams take on a new animated reality! And hey, the plus side of this whole Nightmare theme? When the beats drop, at least you’ll already be prepared to jump out of your skin!
The Fest Anča International Animation Festival isn’t only about animation. The 17th edition, themed Nightmare includes a plethora of activities, from musical performances by renowned international artists like DJ Lycox,মm., Zaffer9 and Bolka, to enlightening masterclasses, exhibits, and lectures.
Wednesday
Tucano Urbano (also known as Filip Smith) will kick-start the festival at Stanica Žilina-Záriečie with a stunning 90 minutes of high-tempo Jersey Club rhythms, UKG, and tropical-trance trap music – a sure way to ignite the dance floor!
Thursday
Slovak artist, DJ, and dancer Krishpin will take center stage at the Žilina Municipal Theatre and the New Synagogue following the opening ceremony. His sets, ranging from traditional merengue to contemporary Nigerian cruise music, reflect his Central European Gen Z identity promising alien yet captivating soundscapes.
Friday
On Friday, the festival moves to Žilina-Záriečie Station where duo Zaffer 9 will captivate the audience with their fusion of witch house, hyper-pop, noise, and glitchcore. A film screening of Blood Time and Red String, a 13-year long creation of American director Christiane Cegavske will feature a live soundtrack by Slovak sound artist Bolka.
Friday hosts a range of performers, including Scottish-Czech artist Faolan McGowan’s Evil Medvěd, Slovak music journalist DJ VLZQUES and graphic designer sida100.
To conclude the day, Alina Astrova aka Lolina, will enchant listeners with her haunting melodies and lyrical exploration of social themes.
Saturday
Saturday promises a musical journey with Vienna-based মm. whose percussive sets reflect the roots of BIPOC club music. An award-winning contemporary dancer, Martin “Venice” Talaga will deliver the PiNKBUS: Venice Intervention performance while DJ seafur will get the crowd moving with his genre-blending mix.
To conclude the festival, Parisian producer DJ Lycox will energize the audience with his wide genre-spanning soundscapes.
Additional Highlights
Aside from the music, the festival will host masterclasses by the renowned animator Nikita Diakur, workshops led by cinematographer Denisa Buranová, and lectures by ethnologist and historian, Katarína Nádaská.
The festival also features exhibitions by artists like the Slovak animator Martina Malovaníková and Toasted_Bread, as well as a display of posters by visual artist Matej Mihályi.
The festival shall also see the return of the much-anticipated Animation Karaoke Battle – a challenge that showcases creativity through a randomly selected film.
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/fest-anca-2024-presents-its-accompanying-programme/