Anibar presents its first collaboration with Linoleum Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival.

In our 13th edition of the festival, we will present a 40-minute program in support of our Ukrainian artists.

Art has no boundaries and as such should not be silent.

During these difficult times, we stand by our partners, artists and friends from Ukraine by offering them space to showcase their work in this edition of the festival.

Special program: UKRAINIAN ANIMATION – 'BEFORE THE WAR'

THE SURROGATE by Stas Santimov

6 min 3 sec

Curator: Anastasiya Verlinska

2020

Description: A man destroys the nest of an unknown creepy creature.

But it's not the most terrifying creature he'll encounter tonight.

THE RESPONSIBLE HERO by Roman Lysenko

4 min 53 sec

2021

Description: A tragicomedy about a rescue attempt and its aftermath, largely based on and inspired by the cheesy yet charming Superman movies of the 70s and 80s.

It is a simple and straightforward story with a cheerful and slightly nostalgic atmosphere contrasted with a dark and unexpected twist.

DEEP WATER by Anna Dudko

6 min

2020

Description: A lonely chubby mermaid has a penchant for watching people through water pipes using magic.

One day she falls in love with a man and, blinded by passion, enters his apartment to satisfy her burning desires.

PAPER OR PLASTIC by Nata Metlukh

7 min 39 sec

2019

Description: An immigrant comes to a first world country to paint a mural on the tallest tower.

He tries to adapt to the new reality, but xenophobia and strange rules force him to turn back.

DEEP LOVE by Mykyta Lyskov

14 min

2019

Description: Deep love has finally happened in Ukraine

FROM UKRAINE TO KOSOVO

During this edition of the Festival, our guests also enjoyed a performance by Ukrainian artist Nor Famous Nor Rich (NFNR) in our collective support for Ukraine.

In addition, we have launched an emergency support initiative for the Linoleum cultural community.

The main purpose of the initiatives is to provide them with immediate financial support for their Festival.

LINOLEUM is the largest center of independent short animation in Ukraine.

Launched in 2014 in Kyiv every year, the festival screens around 250 films from around the world, offers seminars and lectures given by the best players in the field and a special program for children.

LINOLEUM aims to support animation artists and promote Ukrainian animation worldwide, as well as encourage and celebrate creativity among animators and media artists.

Due to Russia's aggression towards Ukraine, LINOLEUM has not been able to raise the necessary funds to organize their 9th edition of the festival in Kiev this fall.

In order for LINOLEUM to be maintained once again, they need our financial support.

We ask everyone reading this article to donate and help our Ukrainian friends make their festival happen.

If you would like to contribute to this effort, you can contact and donate below by following the instructions:

PayPal PayPal.Me/linoleumfestival

program@linoleumfest.com

Bank Transfer

NGO LINOLEUM

Address: Zakrevskoho St.

22, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02232

Company registration number: 44115128

IBAN: UA683226690000026002300672797 (EUR, USD)

VAT No.: 441151226520

Beneficiary`s Bank: Main administration in Kyiv city and Kyiv area Public Joint Stock Company State Savings of Ukraine (JCS Oschadbank)

SWIFT: COSBAUKKIE

MFO (sort bank code): 300465

EDRPOU bank code: 00032129

Purpose of payment: Donation on statutory activity of LINOLEUM, NGO