The most important awards of the 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival were presented on Saturday evening during the Closing Gala at the National Theatre in Cluj-Napoca.

The new animated short film Penguin by acclaimed Estonian director Kaspar Jancis will have its world premiere in the official short film competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious events dedicated to animation.

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RIGA IFF FORUM (22–25 October), the industry platform of the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF), opens submissions for the 2026 editions of RIGA IFF SHOWCASE and SHORT RIGA Test Screenings. Until 14 August, feature film and series projects at various stages of development, as well as short films in post-production from the Baltic countries and this year’s guest country, Finland, are invited to apply. More information and applications: forum.rigaiff.lv.

Doubling down on the Central-European co-production focus, KVIFF Promises has just unveiled the films selected for this year’s KVIFF Central Stage showcase, as well as 8 books selected for the first edition of Book-to-Screen at KVIFF, the brand-new IP adaptation showcase.

ANNECY, FRANCE — The Black Sea Animation Shorts project presentation will take place on June 25, from 16:30 to 17:45, in the Berlioz Room at the Imperial Palace (Event Link). Organized as part of the Partner Pitches at the Annecy International Animation Festival's Market (MIFA), this cross-regional event is open to all accredited badgeholders and will showcase five short animation projects from emerging talents across the Black Sea Region.

A new online platform dedicated to animated film is entering the European scene. Animation HUB (AHUB), launched by CEE Animation, is a curated space connecting audiences, educators, and film professionals with high-quality animated works.

CEE Animation returns to MIFA Annecy 2026 with a rich and diverse programme designed to showcase the talent and creativity of Central and Eastern European animation and foster cross-border collaboration. As in previous years, CEE Animation will lead a delegation of almost 60 film professionals, hosted at the Creative Europe MEDIA stand.

At the 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (June 12–21, 2026, Cluj-Napoca), RO Days | Industry Events returns with three days of dedicated industry programming, bringing international film professionals together in Cluj for talks, pitching sessions, and exchange.