In its 20th edition, the ANIMAR project — a joint initiative of Solar – Cinematic Art Gallery and the Educational Service of Curtas Metragens C.R.L. — presented a diverse programme of activities aimed at different age groups, intending to promote and bring the public closer to national short film production.

This year, the programme focused on animated cinema, highlighting the work of renowned Portuguese filmmakers: Maria Trigo Teixeira, Miguel Lima, Dimitri Mihajlovic, Vicente Nirō, André Carrilho, Patrícia Rodrigues and Joana Nogueira. In addition to the screening of films, the exhibition included interactive installations distributed throughout the gallery's various rooms, providing immersive experiences. The public was also invited to explore animation techniques in practical workshops and discover unpublished works developed specifically for this exhibition space.

The 2025 edition attracted more than 5,000 visitors, including film screenings, workshops, and guided tours of the exhibition.

Solar – Cinematic Art Gallery would like to thank all its institutional and commercial partners for their support and collaboration:

Vila do Conde City Council, Directorate-General for the Arts (dgARTES), Fruut, Pingo Doce Argivai, DCN Beers, Viarco, Paupério, National Culture Centre (e-culture), Fio Condutor, Ante-Estreias Blog, Gerador, CARRIS, Jornal Vilacondense, Central Comics, Clube da Criatividade Portugal, Rádio Linear, Rádio Miúdos, Pumpkin, Barcelos City Council, Vila Nova de Famalicão City Council, Animais – Animation Studio, AIM Creative Studios, BAP – Animation Studio, and Blablabla Media.