The 8th World Festival of Animated Film Varna 2012 is currently open for entries. Short and feature animated films, completed after 1 January 2010 are eligible for submission. The Festival will give out 8 awards to the best animations, including big cash prizes to their creators. The World Festival of Animated Film (WFAF) is held every year in Varna. The Festival is organized by the World Festival of Animated Film Association and the Varna Festival Center with the support of the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture, Bulgarian National Film Center and the Municipality of Varna. The 8th World Festival of Animated Film Varna 2012 is Calling for New Short + Feature Animated FilmsIn 2011 was restored a tradition in the Bulgarian animation cinema – after a twenty two year long absence, the 8th World Festival of Animated Film took place once again in Varna. In this first edition of the reborn festival, the audience was introduced to the work of many celebrated foreign and Bulgarian animators. More than 300 films from all over the world were shown and the visitors were able to participate in the creative workshops that took place during the festival days.

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