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Introducting this year’s selection jury: Find out who’s behind the festival programming, viewing the numerous film entries in order to arrange a diverse and exciting lineup for the next #FAB2020 festival.

To our community in quarantine: We wanted to let you know that we’re observing & staying put on the latest news and public decisions on COVID-19. As of now, we’re trying our best to make FAB happen as planned between 9-11 Oct 2020, but we hope you understand that we’re obliged to handle the situation…
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Festival of Animation Berlin is calling for animation short and feature film submissions for their fourth edition #FAB2020 in October. This year films can be submitted to six competition categories: International Animation German Animation Berlin Animation “Berlin’s Best” Animation for Kids and Teens “Pink Panda” Student Animation “New Talents” Animated Feature Film submissions can be…
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On occasion of International Women’s* Day on March 8th 2020, the Festival of Animation Berlin has planned a special screening for you: We present you a selection of interesting animated short films about menstruation. After the screening we invite you to a small gathering with the filmmakers and KüFa (kitchen for everyone). The animated shorts…
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Announcing the winners of the third festival edition FAB2019! In the category Pink Panda the first price goes to the film “Ailin en la luna” by Claudia Ruiz. A special mention was given to the film “Cat Lake City” by Antje Heyn. The winner of the German Animation competition is the film “Obon” by Anna…
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Book your first-row seats – or last-row, as per your liking – for the festival edition #FAB2019 online! Find ticket pricing information and advance sale here:

At #FAB2019 you can explore an exclusive masterclass session with the title “The Transformation of Material Things”. Look forward to several hours of exploring the fun world of morphing with animation artist Roberto Biadi and learn how to create stunning transformative animations yourself in this hands-on workshop. Limited seats, registration required!

We accomplished a lot the past 2 years, now we need your support to start the 3rd festival edition #FAB2019! In this interview, Pia, Daniel, Gitte and Monira tell you more about organizing Festival of Animation Berlin and their impressions during the last tweo festival editions. Please visit our Startnext Campaign to find our how…
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We’re about half-way in the submission process of #FAB2019. You can still submit your films within the late deadline until MAY 15TH. If you missed the regular deadline you now have the chance to save a few bucks on your submission via filmfreeway: FAB2019SAVER But beware its valid only 10 times – first come first…
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