On Friday morning we meet with Youth 15+ for the last competition screening. Later, a moment of respite and a Q&A set hosted by Piotr Kardas. We stay at Music Cafe Szpulka to meet with Ewa Ciszewska and Szymon Szulc, authors of the book "Social Worlds of the Studio of Small Film Forms "Se-Ma-For" in Łódź", at the same time in the Orzeł Cinema hall the last screening as part of the Main Competition.Meanwhile, on the Lemara Barge, children accompanied by adults create their small works as part of family stop-motion animation workshops: The Secret of Gapiszon, or Long Long Ago. For the evening, we have prepared the first curatorial screening entitled "Wild Children", at the end of the Friday program we leave the hospitable place of the MCK and move to the District Museum for an exceptional Punkt-Kreska concert, during which Miłosz Pękala will play to animations.
Children & Youth Film Competition 15+, 92’
Q&A with Guests & Filmmakers, 50’
Main Competition IV, 68’
Wild Children – short Films, Curated by Katarzyna Kijek, 71’
Point-Line – Miłosz Pękala Performs Live to Animation, approx. 50’
The weekend begins with a continuation of family workshops on the Lemara Barge. In the main office, we meet at 1:30 PM for a masterclass with Daria Kasheeva, who received a distinction for her film "Electra" at last year's Animocja. During the meeting, she will talk about the process of creating this film, among other things. Late in the afternoon, there will be a long-awaited meeting with Jerzy Armata, who will present his book Anima. Masters of Polish Animation. This is a must-have publication for every animation enthusiast, not only in the Polish edition - (books will be available for purchase at the meeting). For the evening, we have prepared a bittersweet and visually beautiful story about a girl who shares the most important moments of her life with us in the form of memories from a diary. The creator of the film, Adam Eliot, is an experienced and award-winning animator whose works are distinguished by incredible sensitivity and a unique visual style. The screening of the film will be combined with the announcement of the competition results. At the end, a rather crazy curatorial screening of films selected by Sebastien Sperer. A strong end to the day!
Behind the Scenes of Emotions: Daughter & Electra – Masterclass with Daria Kashcheeva, approx. 100’
Anima: Masters of Polish Animation – Discussion with Jerzy Armata, Author of the Book, approx. 90’
The event includes a film screening. Hosted by Piotr Zwierzchowski.
Memorial of a Snail / Pamiętnik ślimaka, Adam Elliot, Australia, 2024, 95’ The film screening will be followed by the announcement of the competition winners, approx. 30 min.
Roots Bloody Roots – short Films, Curated by Sebastien Sperer, 77’
Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2025: Animated Films, 90’
Discussion with Katarzyna Łaska, winner of the Special Achievement Award for Dubbing
Little Animocje: Ben’s Tough Life / Život k sežrání, Kristina Dufková, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, 2024, 80’
