8 ANIMAFILM Best short student animated film

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This screening will showcase fresh and exciting animated films created by students. The “Best Short Student Animated Film” award aims to highlight young, creative talent and give them the spotlight they deserve. This year, eight student-made films will compete for the prize 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:

– Sublunar (Australia), director Alessia Paino
– Criatura (United Kingdom), director Nitya Ramlogan
– Underground Invaders (France), directors Shera Courtalhac, Ines Molinier, Victor Lesaffre, Maëlle Metaireau, Dana Guyot, Ines Dolivet, Meggie Bernier
– Fountain (Chawk) (Islamic Republic of Iran), director Hazhir As’adi
– A Black and White Story (Islamic Republic of Iran), director Mahdi Ghazi
– Crow, Starfish and Unicorn (China), director Xiaoxuan Han
– Sphere Supreme (Belgium), director Hasan Pastaci
– Tang Hua Sheng (China), director Yuqin Zhu

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.