Modern Uprising Studios, Screenvision Media Announce Frame Forward Animated AI Festival
Submissions are now open for the first international festival for AI-enabled, director-driven animation, which celebrates the future of storytelling.
Submissions are now open for the first international festival for AI-enabled, director-driven animation, which celebrates the future of storytelling.
The awards ceremony, set for April 17, 2026, will recognize the best Ibero-American animation works in 10 categories; the call is open to animated...
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The awards ceremony, set for April 17, 2026, will recognize the best Ibero-American animation works in 10 categories; the call is open to animated projects released between June 1, 2024, and December...
Scotland’s premiere animation gathering takes place February 18-21; submissions are now open for the 2026 short film competition.
The Quirino Awards Issues 9th Edition Call for Entries
The awards ceremony, set for April 17, 2026, will recognize the best Ibero-American animation works in 10 categories; the call is open to animated projects released between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025.
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MOVE Summit 2026
Begins: February 18, 2026
Scotland’s premiere animation gathering takes place February 18-21; submissions are now open for the 2026 short film competition.
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Call for Entries: 47th Annual Telly Awards
AWN is now a media partner with the leading award that recognizes excellence in video and TV across all screens; submissions now being accepted through December 12.
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Pixar Announces RenderMan Art Challenge 2025
In the ‘First Contact’ themed contest, artists are invited to channel interstellar magic and all things alien; submissions accepted until November 10.
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Pete Docter to Kick-Off 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students
The 23rd annual global competition, hosted by Professor Aubry Mintz at Cal State Long Beach, will award 7 teams for their 30-second animated film made in no more than 24 hours; famed Pixar director will not reveal theme until contest starts.
Los Angeles Animation Festival 2025 Announces Entry Deadline
Submissions must be received by September 26; submissions are accepted through November 7 for an extra fee; festival runs December 6-7.
ITFS 2026 Call for Entries is Now Open
The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film has begun accepting film submissions - the deadline for the short film competition is November 15, 2025; the deadline for the feature-length film competition is January 15, 2026.
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SPARK ANIMATION 2025
Begins: September 18, 2025
Spark CG returns to Vancouver with its animation festival and conference featuring an expansive program of talks, presentations, screenings, and network opportunities; the events run September 18-21.
Ottawa International Animation Festival 2025
Begins: September 24, 2025
The festival returns to Ottawa September 24-28 featuring interactive artist talks, workshops and meetings with schools and recruiters; TAC takes place during the festival and offers industry professionals networking opportunities.
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Anifilm 2026
Begins: May 5, 2026
The International Festival of Animated Films runs May 5-10, 2026, in Liberec, Czech Republic; submissions now open through December 31, 2025.
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The Rookies, LIV Golf’s Cleeks GC Launch Global Bag Design Contest
‘The Art of Golf’ competition invites non-professionals to reimagine the golf bag for the theme ‘Tradition Refreshed;’ entries close October 15.
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Vancouver Film School, Animation Career Review Announce Animation Scholarships
2 full-tuition scholarships, 4 75% off tuition scholarships, 6 50% off tuition scholarships, and multiple partial scholarships are open to applicants worldwide; entry period closes September 16.
Call for Entries: The 53rd Annie Awards
Submissions run through November 9; next year’s ceremony is set for February 21, 2026 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
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Apply Now for ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum 2025 Student Scholarships
Applications must be submitted by August 1 from undergraduate students entering their sophomore year or above, and from graduate students working towards degree completion.
3 Days Left to Enter SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Computer Animation Festival
Submit your work by July 13 - multiple categories include shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; conference runs December 15-18 in Hong Kong.
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Call for Entries: Quirino Lab First Edition
Tenerife will host the Quirino Awards’ new training program focused on professional development for animation executive producers; registration for the 20 spots will be open until August 5.
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Call for Submissions: SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Computer Animation Festival
Entries now being accepted in multiple categories, including shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; deadline to enter is July 13.
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AMPAS Call for Submissions: 2026 Scientific and Technical Awards
Eligible entries include devices, methods, formulas, discoveries, and inventions of outstanding value to moviemaking; must be received by July 24.
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53rd Annie Awards
Begins: February 21, 2026
ASIFA-Hollywood celebrates the best the industry has to offer at animation’s most prestigious awards ceremony, February 21, 2026, at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
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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.
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ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 53rd Annie Awards Dates
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.
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Call for Entries: ANIMAGE Animation Film Festival
The Brazilian event, which celebrates its 15th edition October 7-12, is accepting submissions for its Competitive Short Film Screening; deadline is June 23.
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Call for Entries: Claims Conference’s 2025 Emerging Filmmaker Contest
Aiming to educate and spark powerful discussions, the worldwide competition focuses on short films about the Holocaust; the submission deadline is June 16.
Call for Entries: Young Animator of the Year UK 2025
Submissions open May 12 for animation creatives aged 11-22; deadline set for September 1, with nominations announced on October 1.
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