Zippy Frames — Online Journal for European & Independent Animation

Watch the video interview by the Czech Oscar-nominated animation director, Michaela Pavlátová, during the June Animafest Zagreb 2025 edition.

Discover the 9 animation features selected for the 2025 edition of the Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Find the animation winners of the 2025 Fantoche Festival.

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the latest edition of Animafest Zagreb.

The 27th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2025, October 24–28) has unveiled its international competition lineup, featuring 39 short films (2 titles to be revealed in mid-September), 12 student films, and 10 TV & commissioned works. 

Discover the highlights of the 15th StopTrik International Film Festival.

Zippy Frames explores the role of temporality at festivals, one of the Balkans’ most unique and place-specific animation events.

The 27th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2025) has announced the 11 members of its international jury, representing a wide range of genres across short film, feature film, graduation/TV & commissioned/ shorts, and music. 

Discover the animation documentary selection of the 7th Rising of Lusitania Animadoc Film Festival.

Find the results and all animation films selected for the 2025 Etiuda&Anima festival.

Discover all the animation awards of the 24th Countryside Animafest Cyprus.

Japanese animator Sawako Kabuki gave a masterclass at Fest Anča in Žilina about her provocative, mesmeric work, which challenges bodily shame.