Animation Festivals Directory

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 honour the craft in both spirit and in name, the Festival has since reintroduced the art of animated filmmaking to Armenian audiences.

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’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.”

Year established: 2008

Is this festival exclusively animation?: Yes - this is exclusively an animation festival

Is there a marketplace at this festival?: Yes