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9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - awesome film screenings, cool discussion panels, career-building workshops and super-fun...

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...

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....

Animation Events

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.

In 2D | Event Types: Animation

Film Festival Events

NYC's 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - Feb 20-29 2020

Begins: February 20, 2020

In 2D, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Documentaries, Features, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films

call for entries Events

Call For Entries: Festival of Cinema NYC

Begins: August 7, 2020

therookies Events

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.

In 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Post-production, Short Films, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Contests, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Visual Effects

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Animation Festival Events

Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival

Begins: October 4, 2019

A 3 Day Festival of the world's most cutting edge, quirky, and boundary-pushing animation.

In 2D, CG, Festival, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Event Types: Animation

Film Festival Events

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Call for Entries

Begins: February 20, 2020 (All day)

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

Awards Events

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.

call for entries Events

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!

In Call for Entries | Event Types: Animation

OIAF 2019 Events

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.

SIGGRAPH Events

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.

Awards Events

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.

FMX 2019 Events

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.

Annecy 2019 Events

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.

Animated Short Film Events

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!

In Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Documentaries, New Media, Short Films, Web / Internet

Creative Talent Network Events

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.

Animation Festival Events

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.

In Call for Entries | Event Types: Animation

call for entries Events

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!

In Call for Entries, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Documentaries, Features, New Media, Screenings, Short Films

2D Events

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.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Features, Screenings, Short Films

Animation Festival Events

Anim’est International Animation Festival is Coming September 28 – October 7, 2018

Begins: September 28, 2018

The 13^th 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.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Discussion, Features, Screenings, Short Films

HIROSHIMA 2018 Events

The 17th International Animated Film Festival – Hiroshima 2018

Begins: August 23, 2018

Based on the spirit of Love & Peace, the 17^th 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.

Animation Festival Events

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.

Comic-Con Events

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.