Cartoons on the Bay: December 3-5 in Pescara, Italy
Begins: December 3, 2020
International Cross-media Animation and Children’s Television Festival rescheduled due to COVID-19 postponement; The Pulicinella Awards remains unchanged.
International Cross-media Animation and Children’s Television Festival rescheduled due to COVID-19 postponement; The Pulicinella Awards remains unchanged...
Virtual event to feature cutting edge, quirky and boundary pushing animation.
Events: Competitive Festivals
Virtual event to feature cutting edge, quirky and boundary pushing animation.
The festival promises nine exciting animation-filled days March 27 – April 4, 2021; Call for entries extended to October 1, 2020.
Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival Goes Online October 23-25
Begins: October 23, 2020
Virtual event to feature cutting edge, quirky and boundary pushing animation.
KABOOM Animation Festival Returns Spring 2021
Begins: March 27, 2021
The festival promises nine exciting animation-filled days March 27 – April 4, 2021; Call for entries extended to October 1, 2020.
ITFS 2021 Returns May 4–9
Begins: May 4, 2021
After hosting an online edition for 2020, Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2021 looks forward to a post-pandemic gathering.
MONSTRA 2021 Coming March 10-21
Begins: March 10, 2021
The Lisbon Animation Festival will return March 10 – 21, 2021 to continue its role in the international and local cultural scene and animation community.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Animateka 2020 is Happening November 30 – December 6
Begins: November 30, 2020
The 17th edition of Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene.
Animafest Zagreb 2020 - September 28 – October 3
Begins: August 28, 2020
Festival, postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic, looks forward to once again bringing together a global audience to celebrate animation.
CINANIMA 2020 Returns November 9-15
Begins: November 9, 2020
Oscar qualifying event in Espinho, Portugal promotes animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.
Brussels International Animation Film Festival – February 12 -21, 2021
Begins: February 12, 2021
Over 150 films compete in the international event including animated shorts, features, commercials, and music videos.
Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2020 – October 22 - 25
Begins: October 20, 2020
FAF 20 to host a digital edition in addition to the festival’s activities in Fredrikstad.
BIAF 2020 in Bucheon, Korea Coming October 23 - 27
Begins: October 23, 2020
Oscar qualifying festival seeks to promote animation and growth in the Asian animation community.
VIEW 2020 Set for October 18 – 23 in Turin, Italy
Begins: October 18, 2020
The VIEW Conference is the premiere international event in Italy on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Places, Previs, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Transmedia, Visual Effects, Visualization, Web / Internet
44th Ottawa International Animation Festival Goes Virtual
Begins: September 23, 2020
Scheduled for September 23 – October 4, the event will feature screenings, virtual artist talks, workshops, and meetings with schools and recruiters.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Business, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Short Films, Television
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!
Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2020
Begins: October 22, 2020
Edinburgh Short Film Festival Now Open! International Tours & Cash Awards - A dedicated Animation Sunday and awards including Best Animation Award!
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 49th Edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam Coming January 22 - February 2, 2020
Begins: January 22, 2019
IFFR returns to Rotterdam with its commitment to support and promote independent filmmaking by talented new artists.
Slamdance Film Festival Coming January 24 - 30, 2020
Begins: January 24, 2020
Park City, Utah welcomes back Slamdance for a showcase of raw and innovative filmmaking.
CINANIMA Returns to Portugal November 12-18, 2019
Begins: November 12, 2019
CINANIMA 19 welcomes animation fans for a week of competition, screenings and exhibitions in beautiful Espinho, Portugal.
Spark Animation Festival Returns October 24 - 27
Begins: October 24, 2019
Spark CG hosts the 11th annual Spark Animation Festival in Vancouver, promising a window into the leading minds of GC and animation.
Animateka International Animated Film Festival Runs December 2-8
Begins: December 2, 2019
Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene.
Sundance Film Festival Returns January 23 - February 2, 2020
Begins: January 23, 2020
The definitive event for independent filmmaking invites you to support and discover the very best work from around the world.
The Melbourne International Animation Festival Returns July 13-21
Begins: July 13, 2019
The world’s biggest window into Australian animation is back in Melbourne, featuring talks, screenings, and international programs that showcase the full range of animation.
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, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Exhibits, Interactive, Licensing, New Media
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
