Dear puppeteers, puppetry groups, and puppet theatres!
You are cordially invited to send your application form for the 58th International Puppet Theatre Festival – PIF.
ABOUT PIF
The International Puppet Theatre Festival – PIF (Pupteatra Internacia Festivalo) gathers the best-known international and Croatian puppet theatres and performances. The puppetry arts are presented and promoted through plays, exhibits, round tables and discussions, seminars, puppetry workshops, publishing activities, and public street programs.
ORGANIZER
The PIF is organized by the Cultural Centre Travno, a cultural institution that organizes various educational and cultural programs – concerts, exhibitions, theatre performances, educational and popular workshops and seminars, lectures, and courses in foreign languages. It specializes in programs and publishing in the field of puppetry.
THE DATE AND LOCATION OF THE FESTIVAL
58th PIF will occur from September 12th to 18th, 2025, in the City of Zagreb, Republic of Croatia.
HOW TO REGISTER
Please fill out the APPLICATION FORM and send the following material by e-mail pif@kuctravno.hr, or by ordinary mail:
- A short text about the theatre, group, or individual (to 900 characters)
- A short description of the performance (to 900 characters)
- The names of the author, performers, and other participants
- 3 photographs of the performance (in high resolution)
- Link of full performance or video recording of the performance (DVD or CD)
The supplied material is not returnable.
Address:
KULTURNI CENTAR TRAVNO (CULTURE CENTRE TRAVNO)
Božidara Magovca 17
HR-10010 Zagreb, Republic of Croatia
E-mail: pif@kuctravno.hr
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
The deadline for registration is the December 31st, 2024
THE MANNER OF CHOOSING PERFORMANCES
Theatre plays are chosen through a competition or direct contact by an organizer based on plays seen on some of the festivals. The basic criteria for the selection of performances will, above all, be their artistic quality. All ensembles that apply will be informed of the selection results. The organizer reserves the right to select performances without subsequent explanation.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
The organizer will ensure three days of full pension for at most ten members of the ensemble in question.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
More detailed information about the PIF and the organizer – Culture Centre Travno can be found on our websites www.kuctravno.hr and www.pif.hr.
Telephone numbers: +385 1 66 01 626, +385 1 66 92 574
E-mail: pif@kuctravno.hr
We are awaiting your applications!
With best wishes,
Director
Gorana Šojat