For Film Lovers: Highlights and Returning Favorites
FAF remains committed to showcasing the best of Nordic-Baltic animation through its signature competition programs, featuring student, professional short, and feature films. The festival will present special screenings, family-friendly events, and retrospectives, highlighting both contemporary and classic animation. New this year, relaxed screenings will provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all attendees.
This year, FAF is excited to present a series of out-of-competition screenings at two of Fredrikstad’s favorite hangouts: Hoi polloi and TÆPS.
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Hoi polloi will host a curated selection of experimental and avant-garde animated works, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. These screenings are designed to challenge and inspire, offering a platform for bold, unconventional narratives and artistic innovation.
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TÆPS will feature a special program of animated films that blend music, performance, and animation. of animated films that blend music, performance, and animation. This unique collaboration promises an immersive experience, celebrating the intersection of animation and live art.
Both venues will provide an intimate and engaging atmosphere, perfect for discovering new voices and celebrating the diversity of animated expression.
EduFest also returns to FAF 2025, offering students and young professionals a dedicated platform to learn, network, and get inspired for careers in animation.
Moomin 80 Family Day: A Celebration of Moominvalley
On Sunday, 26 October FAF invites families, fans, and animation lovers to experience the enchanting world of Moominvalley. This special day is part of the global Moomin 80 celebrations, marking 80 years since the publication of Tove Jansson’s first Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood.
Industry Program: A Day-by-Day Journey
FAF’s industry program is thoughtfully curated to encourage dialogue, innovation, and networking, shaping the future of animation. A new feature for Industry passholders is the Directory that will be available starting 08 October. This tool is designed to help you identify and reach out to fellow professionals ahead of time, ensuring you can maximize your festival experience from the moment you arrive
Thursday: Nordic Animation and Sustainability
Thursday at FAF is all about inspiration, collaboration, and practical knowledge. From learning how to navigate the international festival circuit to discovering the latest projects and trends in New Nordic Animation, these sessions offer valuable insights for anyone passionate about the art and business of animation.
Friday: Production Day and Tech in Focus
Friday features Production Day, a program dedicated to producers and the creative forces shaping today’s animation industry. This year’s theme, Shaping Stories, Reaching Audiences – Narrative Design in Animation, brings together leading voices from Europe and beyond.
Key sessions include:
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Masterclasses: Insights from directors, script doctors, and producers, such as The Journey from Script to Animatic with Thorbjørn Christoffersen and The Art of Adaptation in Animation with Delphine Maury and Anne-Claire Lehembre .
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Panel: Discussions featuring international sales agents and Norwegian theatrical distributors.
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Works-in-progress: A showcase of upcoming Norwegian projects, offering a glimpse into the future of Nordic animation.
Production Day is organized by Animasjon Norge, a division of Virke Produsentforeningen in collaboration with FAF and supported by The Norwegian Film Institute and Viken Film Centre.
Saturday: Masterclasses and Symposium
Saturday features highly anticipated sessions, including masterclasses with renowned filmmakers, Liano-Cho Han and Nikita Diakur and the AI and Animation Symposium, which explores the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in animation.
Don’t Miss Out
The full program is now available and can be browsed at https://animationfestival.no/program and tickets for individual events open on 17 October.
Passes can be purchased at animationfestival.no/passes. Join us in Fredrikstad this October for an unforgettable celebration of animated storytelling.