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SFN26: The Big Screening Night & The Audience Award

A magical summer night filled with animation, anticipation, and a packed open-air cinema!

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the 9th SFN Loutraki Animation Festival, an inseparable part of Festivart, culminated in its official screening night. The courtyard of the “Electra” Open-Air Cinema was flooded early on with film enthusiasts and animation lovers, completely exceeding our expectations.

The audience had the opportunity to enjoy a carefully curated selection of the 25 best international short films from this year’s edition. What was truly moving, though, was the energy of the night: the crowd warmly embraced the creations and stayed in their seats until the very last minute, eagerly waiting for the final results.

A Huge Thank You

A night this successful could never have happened without its people. The organizing committee of the SFN Loutraki Animation Festival wishes to express its warmest thanks to the management and team of the “Electra” Open-Air Cinema. Their invaluable support and flawless collaboration were absolutely crucial for the seamless hosting of this event.

Naturally, the biggest thank you goes to all of you who filled the cinema, voted with passion, and proved once again that art brings us closer together. We also extend our gratitude to our sponsors, supporters, and the creators from every corner of the world who shared their works with us.

The 2026 edition leaves us with the most beautiful memories. See you at our next events!

The Power of the Audience: The Real Protagonist of the Night

At the SFN Loutraki Animation Festival, the audience’s voice is not just a formality—it is the very soul of our event. The Audience Award is the most direct and honest connection between the creators and the people who fill the seats of our open-air cinema.

This year, the participation at the ballot box broke every previous record. The voting process turned into a beautiful celebration, with viewers enthusiastically discussing their favorite films while the votes were being counted. The three films that touched our hearts the most and made it to the podium of this year’s preferences are:

🥇 1st Place : “Cows”

(France)

🥈 2nd Place: “Service Bus”

(Denmark)

🥉 3rd Place : “Traveler Of The Horizon”

(Iran)

Why the Audience Award matters:

Every single vote in the SFN ballot box was not just a preference, but a heartfelt “thank you” from the audience to the artists who trusted us with their stories. Congratulations to all the winners and a huge bravo to you, our audience, for bringing these awards to life with your energy and enthusiasm!