Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film is a premier event for the animation industry, fostering idea exchange, partnerships, and showcasing new talent.
The annual celebration of excellence in animation will take place on February 21, 2026, at UCLA’s Royce Hall; the call for entries deadline is August 4, 2025, with discounts offered on early submissions.
The Brazilian event, which celebrates its 15th edition October 7-12, is accepting submissions for its Competitive Short Film Screening; deadline is June 23.
Aiming to educate and spark powerful discussions, the worldwide competition focuses on short films about the Holocaust; the submission deadline is June 16.
Submissions open May 12 for animation creatives aged 11-22; deadline set for September 1, with nominations announced on October 1.
Nominations and entries are now open until July 25 for game developers, publishers, educators, and technology and service providers; awards ceremony set for November 4.
The World Festival of Animated Film returns to Zagreb June 2-7, 2025.
The organization’s Animation Educator’s Forum showcases and celebrates graduates’ final projects and provides exposure to industry recruiters; the entry deadline is June 16.
Submissions are still being accepted for the International Festival of Animation, Transmedia and Meta-Arts, which returns to Pescara, Italy May 29 – June 1, 2025.
The 49th edition returns November 7-16 to Espinho, promoting animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.
The 14th Edition of the Oscar qualifying event will be online throughout Latin America and in person in Santiago de Chili between May 26-30.
Open for submissions starting April 7, the global competition offers an opportunity for aspiring artists in creative industries to gain exposure, connect with industry leaders, and win prizes.
The 3-day international animation festival runs April 5-7 in Brighton, England; the 2025 edition will include a focus on East Asian Animation.
The 20th edition of Animest Bucharest International Animation Festival, the only Oscar qualifying event in Romania, will take place October 3-12, 2025.
The international animation festival’s ‘Animated Cosmos’ theme will be reflected across all the pillars of the event; the festival returns to Syros Island, Greece September 22-28.
The annual event returns to the village of Salamiou from August 8-10 with a selection of the world’s latest productions, focusing on independent and non-commercial films.
The 16th edition returns to the picturesque city of Peja, Kosovo July 14-20 with screenings, workshops, classes, and exhibitions.
International Festival of Animation, Transmedia and Meta-Arts returns to Pescara, Italy May 29 – June 1, 2025.
The International Festival of Animated Films runs May 6-11 in Liberec, Czech Republic.
The international competition for animated films and comics will be held in Šibenik, Croatia July 21-25; submissions are open until April 1, and entries selected for competition will be announced no later than May 1.
The Festival returns to Syros island, Greece, September 22 - 28 for a cosmic themed edition; film entries being accepted until June 1.
The college-level competition to raise endangered species awareness is inspired by NBC’s 10-part television event, ‘The Americas;’ winning entries to be featured on LG's Times Square billboard.
Highlights for the upcoming festival include screenings of ‘Memory Hotel’ ‘Vengeance Most Fowl,’ with a masterclass hosted by Aardman’s Will Becher; ITFS runs from May 6-11.
Entries must be submitted by February 19, with finalists announced on February 24 and winners revealed on February 28; prizes include a merchandise kit, Yian Kut Ku Plush, and digital code for ‘Monster Hunter Wilds.’
The festival’s 16th edition will be held July 14-20 in Peja, Kosovo, showcasing animated short films from around the globe.
