The festival’s blend of professional and public events showcases features and shorts to an international audience of animation enthusiasts; the 45th edition of Anima runs February 20 – March 1 in Brussels.
Anima, The Brussels Animation Film Festival, promotes an international lineup of animated films while encouraging dialogue between professionals, filmmakers, and the public. The event presents an official selection with a national and international competition for short and feature films, an information category with retrospective and themed programs, and a series of conferences. Anima is also recognized as an Oscars and BAFTA qualifying event.
The 45th edition of Anima, the Brussels Animation Film Festival will take place February 20 – March 1, 2026, at multiple locations across Brussels. For more information, visit the website.







