With the aim of creating synergy between theoretical and practical discourse among filmmakers and scholars, the seventh Animafest Scanner VII 2020 international symposium takes place 8-10 June 2020, and international film and media researchers are invited to present the latest findings in the field of animation.

This year´s keynote speaker is the recipient of 2020 Animafest Zagreb Award for Outstanding Contributions to Animation Studies, Chris Robinson, one of the stylistically most original and most provocative experts in the history of this area. 

Historical trends, numerous points of view and approaches, new findings in the growing field of animation studies and interesting speakers – all this will be available at Animafest Scanner 2020, whose primary goal is to create a synergy between theoretical and practical animation discourses, which is why it takes place in the context of screenings, exhibitions and other Animafest’s side events. We are inviting you to submit your papers and join other renowned speakers! Looking forward to your applications! 

 Topics for Animafest Scanner VII 2020:  

• HEAVY LIKE THE WORLD: ANIMATION IN THE AGE OF CHAOS
• WOMEN IN ANIMATION
• FESTIVAL TOPIC: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
• ANIMATION AND POETRY
*Dates: 8-10 June 2020
*Application deadline: 1 February 2020

Terms and conditions of the public call can be found here, and you can submit your application here.