8 ANIMAFILM Best Azerbaijani short animated film

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In this screening, you will experience new and impactful short animated films created by local animators. The “Best Azerbaijani Short Animated Film” award aims to highlight the most outstanding works that contribute to the growth of animation in our country. This year, 10 films will compete in this category. The international jury and the audience will select the winners, who will be announced at the Closing Ceremony of the 8th ANIMAFILM Festival.

Here are the films featured in this year’s competition:

 –Cash it!, director Ravan Muradov
 –Drug-addicted mosquito, director Ulker Jabrayilova
 –MIR MIR, director Parviz Heydar Alakbarli
 –Soyuz: Graviton, director Emil Shiran
 –The One Who Didn’t Wake Up, director Malaksima
 –The Fox and the Grapes, director Nadiia Kyrei
 –Piece of art, director Leyla Novruzova
 –Moan 2, director Ruslan Karimov
 –Money Talks: Diversification, director Firangiz Baghirova
 –4500 km away, director Aslan Maharramli

  Additionally, Masud Panahi’s animated film “Nargiz” will also be presented (out-of-competition screening).

In original language, with English and Azerbaijani subtitles

About the 8th ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival

Since 2018, ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival has been a global platform celebrating the art of animation and creativity. Bringing together children, young people, and animation professionals, the festival offers both local and international experiences that inspire and connect.

This year, our theme is cats! Blending creativity with compassion, we’re donating a portion of ticket sales to support cats in need. Through animation, we continue to share values of love, kindness, and community.

Important Notes:
– Every ANIMAFILM ticket holder can play video games curated by Dynamic Box on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of September from 12:00–15:00 at Nizami Cinema Center.
 – Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of each event.
 – Seating is open, so feel free to sit wherever you like in the hall.