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OPEN CALL FOR THE APPLICATION – 59TH INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATRE FESTIVAL – PIF

OPEN CALL FOR THE APPLICATION – 59TH INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATRE FESTIVAL – PIF

Dear puppeteers, puppetry groups, and puppet theatres!

You are cordially invited to send your application form for the 59th 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 arts of puppetry are presented and promoted through plays, puppetry workshops, book promotions, puppetry films, 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 is specialized in programs and publishing in the field of puppetry.

THE DATE AND LOCATION OF THE FESTIVAL

59th PIF will take place from the September 11th to 17th, 2026, 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:

  1. A short text about the theatre, group, or individual (to 900 characters)
  2. A short description of the performance (to 900 characters)
  3. The names of the author, performers, and other participants
  4. 3 photographs of the performance (in high resolution)
  5. 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 January 15th, 2026

THE MANNER OF CHOOSING PERFORMANCES

Theatre plays are chosen through a competition or a direct contact by 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 web sites 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

 

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