FAN’s influence is further expanded by collaborating with seven Associated Partner Festivals, four in Europe and three across other continents. 

The four European Associated Partner Festivals are:

• BLON – Animation and Games Festival, held in Klaipeda (Lithuania).
• ITFS – Internationales Trickfilm Festival, held in Stuttgart (Germany).
• KAFF – Kecskemét Animation Film Festival, held in Kecskemét (Hungary).
• VAF – Viborg Animation Festival, held in Viborg (Denmark).

The three non-European Associated Partner Festivals are:

• MIAF – Melbourne International Animation Festival, held in Melbourne (Australia).
• PIXELATL Festival, held in Guadalajara (Mexico).
• SIFFCY – Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth, held in New Delhi (India).

In partnership with FAN’s five Partner Festivals, they significantly enhance the global impact of European films. Together, they foster exchange and circulation of best practices in audience development and cinema education, and support promotion of children’s educational activities in film literacy. The collective work of FAN’s Partner Festivals and Associated Festivals is guided by sustainable, inclusive, and representative practices. These collective efforts aim at engaging children and adults, amateurs and professionals to build worldwide appreciation and understanding of European animated cinema.