Wick Editor Anim8 Jam - $500 Prize Pool Animation Competition
Begins: March 18, 2020
Goal of this contest is to introduce animators both old and new to our new free browser animation program called Wick Editor.
Events: Animation
NYC's 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - Feb 20-29 2020
Begins: February 20, 2020
9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - awesome film screenings, cool discussion panels, career-building workshops and super-fun parties! Check out our 79 outstanding films from 27 countries -- we have something for everyone!
Call For Entries: Festival of Cinema NYC
Begins: August 7, 2020
Sponsored by Regal Entertainment, the festival is currently seeking films of all lengths and genres - including animation! Save 10% off your submission fee when you use code AWNFCNYC on FilmFreeway.com.
In 2D, Acting, Anime, Awards, AWN Profiles, AWN Site News, Call for Entries, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Documentaries, Exhibits, Features, Live Action, New Media, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet
The Rookie Awards 2020
Begins: March 9, 2020
Since 2009, the Rookies has become the go-to resource for discovering and connecting with aspiring artists around the globe.
Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival
Begins: October 4, 2019
A 3 Day Festival of the world's most cutting edge, quirky, and boundary-pushing animation.
Celebrate Diversity in Film! 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Call for Entries
Begins: February 20, 2020
INDIE FILMMAKERS … Do you have an awesome film? Celebrate Diversity in Film with New York City's WINTER FILM AWARDS, a BEST REVIEWED FEST on FilmFreeway!
In Call for Entries, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films | Event Types: Animation, Contests, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, New Media, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Television
The 47th Annual Annie Awards Returns Saturday, January 25, 2020
Begins: January 25, 2020
ASIFA-Hollywood invites you to celebrate the best the industry has to offer at animation’s most prestigious and glamorous awards ceremony.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Music and Sound, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television | Event Types: Ads/Commercials, Animation, Features, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects
Call For Entries: 2019 Austin Film Festival Animated Short Competition
Begins: May 1, 2019
Known as the “Writers Festival” since its inception in 1993, Austin Film Festival recognizes the importance of narrative at the core of filmmaking. Today we are looking for submissions to our 2019 Animated Short competition. Have a great story, we would love to see it!
Ottawa International Animation Festival Returning September 25 – 29, 2019
Begins: September 25, 2019
OIAF brings together regional, national and international animation communities, providing a forum to share and exchange expertise.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Interactive, Music and Sound, People, Places, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Animation, Comics, Conferences, Discussion, Features, Interactive, Screenings, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet
SIGGRAPH 2019 is Back in Los Angeles
Begins: July 28, 2019
In its 46th year, the conference is set for July 28 – August 1, 2019 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
In 3D, Art, Books, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Music and Sound, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Production, Short Films, Technology, Television, Trib, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Features, Interactive, Licensing, New Media, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Special Effects, Trade Shows, Transmedia, Visual Effects, Visualization, Web / Internet
26th Stuttgart International Trickfilm Festival of Animated Film: April 30 - May 5
Begins: April 30, 2019
ITFS focuses on artistic animated films, innovations in the field of interactive and transmedia projects, as well as the promotion of young talent.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Business, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Exhibits, Interactive, Licensing, New Media
FMX 2019 Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Immersive Media April 30 - May 3
Begins: April 30, 2019
'Bridging the Gap' between people and projects from around the world is the theme of this year’s conference at the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart, Germany.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Licensing, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Conferences, Exhibits, Interactive, New Media, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Trade Shows, Visual Effects
43rd Annecy International Animation Film Festival June 10th – 15th
Begins: June 10, 2019
The Festival invites you to attend screening events, including sneak previews of shorts and features.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Awards, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Music and Sound, People, Places, Production, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Features, Interactive, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Television, Trade Shows, Visual Effects, Visualization
Edinburgh Short Film Festival Now Open! International Tours & Cash Awards
Begins: October 24, 2019
Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2019 Now Open For Entry! International Showcases & Cash Awards!
CTNx 2018 - CTN animation eXpo
Begins: November 15, 2018
The CTN Animation Expo, coming November 15-18, 2018, is a unique event that brings creative talents together by providing a collaborative arena in the heart of the animation market to promote employment, education and industry growth.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Reviews, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Event Types: Animation, Conferences, Exhibits, Features, New Media, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Television
Call For Entries: Tricky Women International Animation Festival 2019
Begins: March 13, 2019
Tricky Women, the International Animation Festival with a unique focus on animation by women filmmakers, takes place in Vienna March 13 – 17, 2019.
Celebrate Diversity in Film! 8th Annual Winter Film Awards CALL FOR ENTRIES
Begins: February 14, 2019
INDIE FILMMAKERS … Do you have an awesome film? Celebrate Diversity in Film with New York City's WINTER FILM AWARDS, a BEST REVIEWED FEST on FilmFreeway!
Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival is Coming September 25 – 30, 2018
Begins: September 25, 2018
Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival celebrates the creativity, diversity and the impact of short film by connecting industry with audiences.
Anim’est International Animation Festival is Coming September 28 – October 7, 2018
Begins: September 28, 2018
The 13th edition of Anim’est International Animation Festival will take place from September 28 to October 7 in Bucharest, Romania, and the deadline for submissions is June 20, 2018.
The 17th International Animated Film Festival – Hiroshima 2018
Begins: August 23, 2018
Based on the spirit of Love & Peace, the 17th International Animated Film Festival – Hiroshima 2018 kicks off on August 23 as a venue for the international cultural exchange and the development of the art of animation.
SICAF - The 22nd Seoul International Cartoon Animation Festival Set for August 23 – 26, 2018
Begins: August 23, 2018
With its long historical background in Korean Animation, SICAF seeks to harmonize traditional Animation with modern culture; it strives to make both technical and social changes within society.
In 2D, 3D, Art, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Special Features | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, New Media, Screenings, Short Films
Comic-Con International Coming July 19-22 - Preview Night on July 18
Begins: July 18, 2018
Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Comics, Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Features, New Media, Seminars / Workshops, Television
Anima Mundi International Animation Festival 2018
Begins: July 20, 2018
Anima Mundi, the International Animation Festival of Brazil, takes place in Rio de Janeiro July 20 – 29, 2018
Animafest Zagreb World Festival of Animation Coming June 4 – 9, 2018
Begins: June 4, 2018
Animafest Zagreb once again turns the Croatian capital into a global animation hub.
Kre8tif! Conference & Business Xchange Kicks off August 6th
Begins: August 6, 2018
Kre8tif! Conference, running from August 6-12, 2018, aims to spark innovation and exploration of major trends across the creative sector.
