CINANIMA - International Animated Film Festival is held every year, for the past 36 years, in the city of Espinho, Portugal. It is the oldest film festival in activity in Portugal and it is one of the most well knowed in this area in Europe and Worldwide. Every year receives between 800 and 900 films, from directors from 50 countrys all over the world.
The CINANIMA Great Prize is automaticaly signed for pre nominees for the Academy Award for Best Animated short Film.