Cinanima - Espinho International Animated Film Festival

The main purpose of Cinanima is the promotion of the animation cinema, aiming to conquer new audiences as well as to encourage the exchange of experiences between film professionals and audiences. Films may compete in the following international categories: short films (max. 15 minutes), short films (15-50 minutes), feature films (over 50 minutes), first film / graduation film, TV series or TV film. There is also a national competition that is designed for Portuguese directors and productions - the jury will award the best Portuguese film and best young Portuguese director. The Organising Committee will programme the following sessions: panorama, retrospectives, special screenings for the public and special screenings for film professionals.

Promotion of the animation cinema, conquering new audiences and encouraging the exchange of experiences: November 2012.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE SECTION (2011)

Films may compete in the following international categories:
a) Short Films (comprehending the sub-categories):
A – up to five minutes;
B – more than 5 minutes up to 24 minutes;
C – more than 24 minutes up to 50 minutes;
D – Graduation and/ or School Films (check 4.7 of these Regulations);
E – Commissioned Films.

b) Feature Films – more than 50 minutes.