For over 16 years, Anibar has remained at the forefront of cultivating a vibrant and resilient animation ecosystem in Kosovo, the wider region, and increasingly, on a global scale. Through its ongoing dedication to community-building, skill development, and international exchange, the festival has become a vital platform for creative incubation, offering not only a space for artistic expression, but also a spotlight for emerging voices to be seen and celebrated. By championing originality and experimentation, Anibar continues to empower the next generation of animation storytellers to take risks, dream big, and shape new visual languages.

In this spirit, the 16th edition of Anibar proudly marks the return of the Pitching Competition which now enters its fourth season as a central part of the festival’s industry programming. This initiative is a space for fresh talents, new opportunities, recognition and guidance. Whether through mentorship, networking, or awards, the program is designed to offer feedback, by also fueling ideas to evolve and gain momentum.

Alisa Fejza

Fading Echoes

When someone she admired began to disappear into dementia, a young filmmaker turned to music and experimental animation to understand memory loss and why her community chose to look away.

Sado Music

MOUNTAINS MADE BY DEAD GIANTS

When a child's simple gesture bridges the divide between humans and gentle giants, a tragic accident born of goodwill drives the villagers away.

Altin Ibrahimi

Inside the Sea

A young boy, scared of the ocean, but drawn by his love of sea turtles has his bravery put in question.

Berat Bajrami

“The Island of Happiness”

In a dystopian world where nature has decided to “return” humanity to the cave, a five-year-old boy’s life is changed forever after he encounters a fish fossil and a cassette tape.