Competitive Festivals

The free virtual event will celebrate ‘Diversity in Animation;’ the conference will begin on April 21, with the film festival starting April 15 – films...

The free virtual event will celebrate ‘Diversity in Animation;’ the conference will begin on April 21, with the film festival starting April 15 – films will be available on demand after they are...

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.

3D Events

SIGGRAPH Asia 2021

Begins: December 14, 2021

Annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Tokyo, Japan December 14-17.

Animation Festivals Events

KingstOOn Virtual 2021 – April 21-25

Begins: April 21, 2021

SIGGRAPH Events

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.

Festivals Events

Ottawa International Animation Festival September 22-26

Begins: September 22, 2021

OIAF promotes and exhibits the world’s most cutting edge and quirky animation; programs include screenings, exhibitions, and workshops.

Festival Events

BIAF 2021 in Bucheon, Korea October 22-26

Begins: October 22, 2021

The festival seeks to promote animation and growth in the Asian animation community.

Festivals Events

Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2021 – October 21-24

Begins: October 21, 2021

FAF 2021 will present the best and latest within Nordic-Baltic and international animation - live and in person and online.

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Short Films

Festival Events

CINANIMA 2021 Returns November 8-14

Begins: November 8, 2021

Oscar qualifying event in Espinho, Portugal promotes animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Transmedia | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Short Films

Festivals Events

Animafest Zagreb 2021 - June 7-12

Begins: June 7, 2021

The 31^st World Festival of Animated Film is a celebration of animation in all forms; the event will feature competitions; retrospectives; presentations; screenings; and all things animated.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Features, Screenings, Short Films, Transmedia

Festivals Events

VIEW 2021 in Turin, Italy and Online October 17-22

Begins: October 17, 2021

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.

Festivals Events

Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2021

Begins: June 14, 2021

The festival's 60^th edition is planned as a live and virtual event being held June 14-19, 2021.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Technology, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Film Festival Events

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 10th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Call for Entries

Begins: September 23, 2021

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!

Festivals Events

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.

In Awards, Broadcast Design, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Interactive, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Events

Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival Goes Online October 23-25

Begins: October 23, 2020

Virtual event to feature cutting edge, quirky and boundary pushing animation.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Music and Sound, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Events

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.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, People, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Events

ITFS 2021 Returns May 4–9

Begins: May 4, 2021

The first hybrid edition of Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will take place both onsite at various venues and feature an extensive oneline program.

Festivals Events

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

Festivals Events

Animateka 2020 is Happening November 30 – December 6

Begins: November 30, 2020

The 17^th edition of Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Events

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.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, People | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festival Events

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.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Events

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.

In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Virtual Reality | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Events

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.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festival Events

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.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Short Films

Festival Events

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.

Festivals Events

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.

Film Festival Events

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!