AWN Events

Kidscreen Summit 2026

The annual global media conference, dedicated exclusively to the kids’ entertainment sector, takes place February 22-25, 2026 in San Diego.
Sea Slug Animation Festival 2026

Seattle’s newest animation festival returns for its second edition February 27-28, 2026.
Get Animated Conference 2026

The 2-day conference takes place March 2-3, 2026, in Birmingham, England; this year kicks off the Animation Business Awards, a new celebration honoring the business of animation.
GDC Festival of Gaming

The event marks its 40th edition with a rebrand as the Festival of Gaming, expanding its scope to reflect the broader, interconnected games industry; GDC 2026 takes place March 9-13 in San Francisco...
Anifilm 2026

The International Festival of Animated Films runs May 5-10, 2026, in Liberec, Czech Republic; submissions now open through December 31, 2025.

Kidscreen Summit 2026

The annual global media conference, dedicated exclusively to the kids’ entertainment sector, takes place February 22-25, 2026 in San Diego.
Sea Slug Animation Festival 2026

Seattle’s newest animation festival returns for its second edition February 27-28, 2026.
Get Animated Conference 2026

The 2-day conference takes place March 2-3, 2026, in Birmingham, England; this year kicks off the Animation Business Awards, a new celebration honoring the business of animation.
GDC Festival of Gaming

The event marks its 40th edition with a rebrand as the Festival of Gaming, expanding its scope to reflect the broader, interconnected games industry; GDC 2026 takes place March 9-13 in San Francisco...
Anifilm 2026

The International Festival of Animated Films runs May 5-10, 2026, in Liberec, Czech Republic; submissions now open through December 31, 2025.
ITFS Returns May 5-10, 2026

Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film is a premier event for the animation industry, fostering idea exchange, partnerships, and showcasing new talent.

Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2026

Begins: November 6, 2026

The 16th edition is now open for submissions - the 2026 edition of the ESFF will include more short film screenings in Edinburgh, a Best Animation Award, and we're also excited to be programming showcases of our best films for our international film festival partners across Europe.

In Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films

Competitive Animation Festivals Events

ITFS Returns May 5-10, 2026

Begins: May 5, 2026

Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film is a premier event for the animation industry, fostering idea exchange, partnerships, and showcasing new talent.

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Awards, Business, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Animated Short Film Events

Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2026

Begins: November 6, 2026

The 16th edition is now open for submissions - the 2026 edition of the ESFF will include more short film screenings in Edinburgh, a Best Animation Award, and we're also excited to be programming showcases of our best films for our international film festival partners across Europe.

In Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films