Animateka International Animated Film Festival Runs December 1-7
Begins: December 1, 2025
Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene
Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene
Scotland’s premiere animation gathering takes place February 18-21; submissions are now open for the 2026 short film competition.
Events: Competitive Festivals
Scotland’s premiere animation gathering takes place February 18-21; submissions are now open for the 2026 short film competition.
The festival, running December 6-7 in Los Angeles, cultivates and promotes the art and science of animation by bringing together both local and international artists and filmmakers from across the...
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.
In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Visual Effects | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
GLAS Animation Festival 2025
Begins: December 6, 2025
The festival, running December 6-7 in Los Angeles, cultivates and promotes the art and science of animation by bringing together both local and international artists and filmmakers from across the animation spectrum.
12th Annual New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival
Begins: November 21, 2025
The one-of-a-kind festival returns to its airport home November 21-25 with films, lectures, and exhibitions from Japanese and international creators.
London International Animation Festival
Begins: November 28, 2025
London’s longest running animation festival returns November 28-December 7 featuring a spectrum of contemporary and international animation.
REX Animation Film Festival 2025
Begins: November 17, 2025
The 11th edition promises to bring an outstanding line up of international animation to Stockholm, November 17 to 22.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Manchester Animation Festival 2025
Begins: November 9, 2025
MAF 2025 returns November 9-13 to HOME, celebrating all things animation with exclusive panel sessions, guest lectures, and student-led programming.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Lugano Animation Days
Begins: November 11, 2025
Organized by GSIFA, the fifth edition of the international animation film festival runs November 11-16 in Lugano, Switzerland.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Technology | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Infinity Festival 2025
Begins: October 9, 2025
The eighth annual festival returns to Los Angeles this October 9-10 to celebrate the convergence of art, technology, and entertainment; the Monolith Awards, hosted by Paul Debevec, Chief Research Officer of Eyeline Studios, will take place October 10.
Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2025
Begins: October 23, 2025
FAF 2025 returns to Fredrikstad, Norway with a full program celebrating the dynamic storytelling of global animation October 23-26.
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.
In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, Short Films, Technology, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
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.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Games, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
ANIMEX 2025
Begins: November 16, 2025
The international festival of animation, games, and VFX runs November 16-21, 2025, at Teesside University in the U.K.
Animation is Film Festival 2025
Begins: October 17, 2025
The world class animation festival returns to the historic Chinese 6 Theaters in Hollywood October 17-19.
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
Animafest Zagreb 2025
Begins: June 2, 2025
The World Festival of Animated Film returns to Zagreb June 2-7, 2025.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Business, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
CINANIMA 2025
Begins: November 7, 2025
The 49th edition returns November 7-16 to Espinho, promoting animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Chilemonos International Animation Festival 2025
Begins: May 26, 2025
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.
9th Chainiartoon
Begins: September 18, 2025
The 2025 edition of the Internationl Comic & Animation Festival takes place September 18-28 in Chania-Crete, Greece.
In 2D, 3D, Art, Cartoons, CG, Comics/Manga/Webcomics, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Cardiff Animation Weekender 2025
Begins: May 17, 2025
The celebration of animated filmmaking and retro animation nostalgia runs May 17-18 in Cardiff, Wales.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
BIAF 2025
Begins: October 20, 2025
The Bucheon International Animation Festival returns to Bucheon, South Korea October 24-28, 2025.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Broadcast Design, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Brighton International Animation Festival 2025
Begins: April 4, 2025
The 3-day international animation festival runs April 5-7 in Brighton, England; the 2025 edition will include a focus on East Asian Animation.
Animest 2025
Begins: October 3, 2025
The 20th edition of Animest Bucharest International Animation Festival, the only Oscar qualifying event in Romania, will take place October 3-12, 2025.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival 2025
Begins: September 22, 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.
