The World Festival of Animated Film - Varna is one of the most significant events for animation cinema in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Established in 1979, the festival has become a tradition and a respected platform for bringing together creators, professionals, students, and animation enthusiasts from around the world.

Each year, the festival presents a selection of the best short and feature-length animated films, as well as experimental and independent productions, children's programs, and thematic retrospectives. Alongside the screenings, the event features exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and discussions that foster dialogue between generations and cultures within the animation world.

‍WFAF Varna is a place for discovering new talents, preserving traditions, and meeting some of the most influential figures in animated cinema. The festival continues to demonstrate that animation is an art form without age, borders, or language barriers.

‍Welcome to Varna - a city of the sea, of cinema, and of animation!