World VFX Day 2025
Begins: December 8, 2025
Framestore’s free livestream event December 8 showcases the art, craft, and innovation of visual effects in filmmaking.
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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.
European Conference on Visual Media Production 2025
Begins: December 3, 2025
The forum brings together production and post-production specialists to discuss the latest in research, advances, and industry practices; the conference takes place in London December 3-4
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
GIRAF 2025 Returns November 13-16
Begins: November 13, 2025
The Quickdraw Animation Society’s annual event is back for its 21st year with the best independent and experimental animation from around the world.
In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Short Films, Technology | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals
Call for Entries for ITFS 2026
Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of Europe's leading animation festivals, is now open for submissions for its 2026 edition
ITFS - INTERNATIONAL TRICKFLM FESTIVAL OF ANIMATED FILM - 6 to 11 May 2025 and FMX 6 – 9 May - Stuttgart Germany
The first signs of Spring for me are the flowers in my garden and the International Trick Film Festival in Stuttgart.
SIGGRAPH 2025
Begins: August 10, 2025
The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Vancouver, BC August 10-14.
SIGGRAPH 2024
Begins: July 28, 2024
The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques returns to Denver, home of the event’s inaugural 1974 edition, running July 28 – August 1.
SIGGRAPH 2024 Registration Now Open
The 51st annual conference, focusing on computer graphics, interactive techniques and technical innovation, returns to its origins in Denver, Colorado, running July 28 – August 1.
In 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
FMX Registration is Now Open
Head to Stuttgart for the industry leading conference that runs April 23-26.
SIGGRAPH 2024 Heads to Denver
The premier conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques invites artists, researchers, educators, and practitioners to submit conference content; the event runs July 28 – August 1.
In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Manchester Animation Festival 2023
Begins: November 12, 2023
Manchester Animation Festival, the UK’s largest animation festival, returns HOME, November 12-17 in person and November 18-30 online.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Unreal Fest 2023
Begins: October 3, 2023
The conference heads to the New Orleans Convention Center October 3-5, this year featuring over 150 sessions, hands-on training, and networking opportunities.
In 3D, AI, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Places, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences
European Conference on Visual Media Production 2023
Begins: November 11, 2023
The 20th ACM SIGGRAPH European Conference on Visual Media Production brings together worlds of academic algorithmic research and post-production to discuss new advancements and innovative applications; the conference will take place November 11– December 1, 2023.
In 2D, 3D, AI, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences
Unreal Fest ANZ 2023
Begins: June 21, 2023
Epic Games brings the event way down South to help Unreal Engine users from Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia broaden their skills and build community.
SIGGRAPH 2023
Begins: August 6, 2023
The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques runs August 6-10 in Los Angeles and online.
In 2D, 3D, AI, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Production, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences
MOVE Summit 2023 - a celebration of animation and VFX!
After a 2-year hiatus, Scotland’s animation and VFX gathering is back
SIGGRAPH 2022 in Vancouver and Online
Begins: August 8, 2022
Scheduled for August 8 – August 1, the event will feature presentations and scheduled sessions, an exciting mix of the high-level cutting-edge research and education, as well as experiential content and events.
In 3D, Broadcast Design, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Interactive, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Visual Effects, Visualization
OIAF 2021 Drops Official Trailer and New Program Highlights
Get a glimpse of what’s in store at the upcoming virtual event set for September 22 – October 3; in addition to a host of screenings, sessions will include a discussion about WIA Vancouver’s ACE Program, an introduction to the Black Write Talent Incubator, and a conversation with storyboard artists José Pou and Bradley Cayford.
‘Spirit Untamed’ Co-Director Ennio Torresan Presenting at VFXRIO LIVE
Noted animator and storyboard artist will deliver the keynote, ‘Creativity and Storytelling in Animation, at upcoming free virtual event, set for July 24 in both English and Portugeuse.
Academy Museum to Host ‘The Work of Black VFX Artists’ Virtual Discussion
Lyndon Barrois, Lauren Ellis, Audrea Topps-Harjo, Greg Anderson, Andrew Roberts, and Corey Turner will talk about their creative processes and shared experiences in online event coming July 8.
‘Migrants,’ ‘Meerkat,’ and ‘I am a Pebble’ Take SIGGRAPH 2021 Computer Animation Festival Honors
Short films from Pôle 3D, Weta Digital, and ESMA are the big winners among 37 works, including two world premieres, selected for this year’s virtual Electronic Theater, coming August 9.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All
Ottawa Animation Festival Going Online for 2021
With the pandemic still to be reckoned with, event will go virtual again this year, with an extended run set for September 22 – October 3; the best of the usual ‘in person’ activities will be featured and available from the safety and comfort of home; submissions still being accepted through May 31.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America
SIGGRAPH 2021 Taking Place Virtually August 9-13
Begins: August 9, 2021
The online event will include both on-demand presentations and scheduled sessions; the conference celebrates the industry and its innovators with a look at where we are and where we are going.
In 2D, 3D, Broadcast Design, Business, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Interactive, New Media, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects, Visualization, Web / Internet
