This year, our department team once again participated in the creation of the festival map for the International Festival of Animated Films Anifilm – for the sixth time already. The map served festival visitors as a practical guide to festival venues, screening halls, and relaxation areas.
The map was traditionally created in collaboration with graphic designer Ondřej Horáček from Studio Horáček and the festival organizers. Its creation is the result of a combination of cartographic expertise, graphic sensitivity, and good knowledge of Liberec and its surroundings. This year, our students also got involved by collecting feedback directly from visitors during the festival. Thanks to this, we receive valuable insights that help tailor the map even better to the needs of the audience in future editions.
This year, the project also received official recognition – the Czech Cartographic Society awarded the Anifilm map series as a significant achievement in the Map of the Year 2024 competition. The award is a testament to the long-term quality and the original integration of cartography with the cultural environment.
The Anifilm festival map is thus not only a practical tool but also an example of how cartography can be applied in unexpected interdisciplinary collaborations.
