During the 19th edition of the Bucharest International Animation Film Festival (Animest), which marks another exciting chapter for the renowned Romanian animation event, GoCritic! had the chance to speak with Ligia Soare, the festival’s co-founder. In the interview, she speaks about an important new development and how this expanded status empowers local talent, granting them unprecedented access to the international film industry. This year’s Animest also showcased fresh, compelling stories and techniques from around the world, enriching the cultural dialogue that the festival has fostered over the years.

Watch the interview with Ligia Soare:

This interview was conducted by Andreea Vraja as part of the GoCritic! workshop at the 19th annual Bucharest International Animation Film Festival (Animest). The workshop was tutored by Ana Stanić.

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