During every edition of this event more than 300 films from all over the world, including retrospectives, thematic reviews, premieres and screenings with live music and rarely shown works of animation pioneers are presented.
The grand prize awarded at this competition is the Golden Pegasus (Polish: "Złoty Pegaz").
The activities of the Animator Festival include meetings with artists, exhibitions, performances, concerts, workshops and lectures.
Many screenings are accompanied by live music, performed by a jazz trio, rock band, DJ collective or symphonic orchestra.
The programme of every edition of the festival is characterized by a broad thematic, cultural and historical diversity.