The Animafest Council unanimously decided to bestow the award on Fierlinger, saying that his career and life between the United States and Europe, primarily the Czech Republic, where he began his artistic explorations, made him a true classic of the world of animated film.
Applicants wishing to compete at Animafest can send their works until February 1. Eligible are all short and feature-length animated films finished after 1 January 2017. They can apply using online application forms at www.animafest.hr.
Applications for the fifth international seminar Animafest Scanner can be sent until March 1. Potential participants - film and media researchers - are invited to present the latest developments in the field of animation at the event, to be held on June 5-6.