AWN Events

MOVE Summit 2026

AWN Staff Editor — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:24:38 PDT

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 10:00am to Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 9:00pm Scotland’s premiere animation gathering takes place February 18-21; submissions are now open for the 2026 short film competition.

53rd Annie Awards

AWN Staff Editor — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:41 PDT

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 5:00pm to 11:00pm 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.

Kidscreen Summit 2026

AWN Staff Editor — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:58:35 PDT

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 11:00am to Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 10:00pm 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

AWN Staff Editor — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:50:32 PDT

Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am to Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 9:00pm Seattle’s newest animation festival returns for its second edition February 27-28, 2026.

Anifilm 2026

AWN Staff Editor — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:23 PDT

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 8:00am to Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 9:00pm 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

AWN Staff Editor — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:34:19 PDT

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 9:00am to Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 11:00pm Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film is a premier event for the animation industry, fostering idea exchange, partnerships, and showcasing new talent.