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In the Animator team, we try to keep our finger on the pulse - we closely observe the world of film news and the film world in general, with all its complexity, commitment and energy. The shocking times, times of populism growth on the one hand, and an ecological catastrophe threatening us on the other, force artists and anyone who is not indifferent to the fate of our planet to take a clearly defined position. That is why in the program of this year's Animator, in addition to three competitions, there are also events with meaningful titles: Animation as a message, Realities in black and white, Non-fiction animation: animating reality and Women have a voice. Following, as usual, the development of new imaging technologies, this time we reached - previously it was tools for creating computer games, mobile phones, etc. - to virtual reality. A set of musical events promises to be very interesting, with Bret Battey's installation at the forefront. Fixed points of the program will not disappoint anyone: presentations of important festivals (Anilogue from Budapest and, traditionally, Annecy), national cinematographies (Norway), retrospectives of outstanding directors (Georges Schwizgebel, Janet Perlman, Georges Sifianos). It is worth taking an interest in attractive thematic blocks, such as Animation Duos or Animation outside the cinema. At this year's Animator, everyone will find something for themselves. Professionals will have their own Animator Pro, children - Animator for Children, cartoon lovers - Feliks the Cat, series amateurs - shows of animated series, thirsty for novelties - contests. I wish you all many strong impressions.

Marcin Giżycki, Artistic Director of the Festival

Awarded films

GRAND PRIX / GOLDEN PEGASUS:  “Je sors acheter de cigarettes / I’m going out for cigarettes” Osman Cerfon, France 2018

• Jury’s Statement: For the unique use of animation to reveal the wounds of the family, hidden in everyday life.

II AWARD / SILVER PEGASUS: “Piat minut do moria / Five minutes to sea” Natalia Mirzoyan, Russian Federation 2018

• Jury’s Statement: For showing a child’s gaze at the extended moment of waiting on the beach.

III AWARD / BRONZE PEGASUS: “Egg” Martina Scarpelli, France 2018

• Jury’s Statement: For a painfully claustrophobic and personal insight into the mind of a woman obsessed with getting into perfect shape.

CRYSTAL PEGASUS FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Georges Schwizgebel

SPECIAL AWARD FOR THE BEST MUSIC FILM / MUSIC: “Machtspiel / Power Game” Irina Rubina, Germany 2019

• Jury’s Statement: For exceptional work using extended instrumental technique, for broadening the animated film expression and for creating expressive dramaturgy and redefining the audiovisual spectacle.

AWARD FOR BEST FEATURE FILM: “Chris the Swiss” Anja Kofmel, Switzerland/Germany/Croatia/Finland 2018

• Jury’s Statement: A film, which uncompromisingly and burdensomely strives to show the truth, tells a personal story that becomes a testimony of our times, combines animation with documentary with great mastery.

SPECIAL AWARD FOR THE BEST STUDENT FILM (RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS IN POZNAN AWARD): “Sister”, Siqi Song, China 2018

• Jury’s Statement: For the sublime use of stop-motion to show the absence of a family member and for a courageous political statement.

SPECIAL AWARD FOR ARTISTIC MERIT – IM MEMORIAM OF WOJCIECH JUSZCZAK: “Rok / A Year” Małgorzata Bosek-Serafińska, Poland 2018

• Artistic Director’s Statement: For an original approach to a very personal, difficult topic.

AUDIENCE AWARD FOR THE BEST SHORT FILM: “Egg” Martina Scarpelli, France 2018

AUDIENCE AWARD FOR THE BEST FEATURE FILM: “Ruben Brandt, kolekcjoner / Ruben Brandt, Collector” Milorad Krstić, Hungary 2018

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GRAND PRIX / CRYSTAL ANIMUSZ (POLISH FILMMAKERS ASSOCIATION AWARD): “Ostatnia Wieczerza / Last Supper” Piotr Dumała, Poland 2019

• Jury’s Statement: For the universality of language and brilliance in storytelling.

GOLDEN ANIMUSZ FOR DEBUT (POLISH FILMMAKERS ASSOCIATION AWARD): “Deszcz / Rain” Piotr Milczarek, Poland 2019

• Jury’s Statement: For a story told in a simple and wise way.

GOLDEN ANIMUSZ FOR THE BEST ORIGINAL FILM (POLISH FILMMAKERS ASSOCIATION AWARD): “Portret Suzanne / Portrait of Suzanne” Izabela Plucińska, Poland/Germany 2019

• Jury’s Statement: For a great transfer of literature into the language of film while maintaining the personality of the creator.

SPECIAL MENTION – THE AUDIOVISUAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER AWARD: “Quidquid Latine dictum sit, altum videtur” Julia Orlik, Poland 2019

AUDIENCE AWARD FOR THE BEST POLISH FILM: “Rok / A Year” Małgorzata Bosek-Serafińska, Poland 2018

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