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Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026

Begins: June 21, 2026

The festival is dedicated to animated films and animation production, combining a week of screenings, competitions, presentations, exhibitions, and professional programming with one of the industry's key marketplaces for financing, acquisitions, co-productions, distribution, recruitment, and project development.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Annecy 2026 Sets Animated Thrills & Chills Programming Lineup

The festival’s new genre-focused selection spans 4 features, 8 short film programs and 3 round tables built around horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, westerns, war movie and other animated storytelling.

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Call for Submissions Headline News

Submissions Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF 2026 Student Animation Showcase

The Animation Educators Forum’s 6^th annual showcase is accepting entries through June 16; organization is seeking the best final student shorts of the year.

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Applications Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s Student Scholarships

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum scholarships support students in completing their education in accredited college-level animation programs; deadline set for August 1.

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Applications Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF Faculty Grants Program

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation; deadline set for May 22.

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Annecy 2026 Official TV and Commissioned Films Selections Announced

66 films from 32 countries were selected for the official competition: 30 in the TV Films category and 36 in the Commissioned Films category; celebrating 50 years, the festival runs June 21-27.

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Annecy 2026 Official Short Film Selections Announced

141 films from 43 countries were selected to compete across the shorts categories: 35 in the Official group, 46 in Graduation, 8 in Off-Limits, 17 in Perspectives, 10 in Young Audiences, 16 in Midnight Shorts and 9 in WTF; celebrating 50 years, the festival runs June 21-27.

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Animation Festivals Events

Los Angeles Animation Festival 2025

Begins: December 6, 2025

The international animation festival, founded in 2007, is dedicated to indie and student films; the festival runs December 6-7.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

Animation Festival Events

GIRAF 2025 Returns November 13-16

Begins: November 13, 2025

The Quickdraw Animation Society’s annual event is back for its 21st year with the best independent and experimental animation from around the world.

In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Short Films, Technology | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

competitive festival Events

Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2025

Begins: October 23, 2025

FAF 2025 returns to Fredrikstad, Norway with a full program celebrating the dynamic storytelling of global animation October 23-26.

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Entertainment Market Events

MIPJUNIOR 2025

Begins: October 11, 2025

The content market dedicated to kids’ entertainment returns to Cannes, France October 11-12 with networking, screenings, keynotes, and conferences.

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MIPCOM Cannes 2025

Begins: October 13, 2025

The world’s largest entertainment content market returns to Cannes October 13-16.

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SPARK ANIMATION 2025

Begins: September 18, 2025

Spark CG returns to Vancouver with its animation festival and conference featuring an expansive program of talks, presentations, screenings, and network opportunities; the events run September 18-21.

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Art, Awards, Broadcast Design, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

A Night of Fleischer Magic at the Museum of the Moving Image

Animator Aaron Augenblick led a nostalgic dive into Fleischer Studios and brothers Max and Dave’s history with a screening of restored ‘Koko the Clown’ cartoons and a lively discussion on New York’s gritty animation roots with Stephen DeStefano, Mark Newgarden, and J.J. Sedelmaier.

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Inspiring Action About Climate Change Headline News

London Climate Action Week 2025 to Showcase Power of Animation

The June 26 ‘Animated for Impact: Short Films for Nature, Connection, and Action’ event aims to inspire action on climate and nature with selection of works from leading voices in animation.

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Conferences Events

Cartoon Forum 2025

Begins: September 15, 2025

The pitching and co-production forum for animated TV projects returns to Toulouse September 15-18, 2025; projects are now being accepted through May 7, 2025.

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Cardiff Animation Weekender 2025

Begins: May 17, 2025

The celebration of animated filmmaking and retro animation nostalgia runs May 17-18 in Cardiff, Wales.

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

Annecy 2025 is Coming! Headline News

Annecy 2025 Official Short Film Selections Announced

Out of the 3,900 films submitted from around 100 countries, 72 films from 33 countries were selected to compete: 36 in the Official category, 9 in the Off-Limits category, 17 in the Perspectives category, and 10 in the Young Audiences category.

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Festivals Events

Anibar International Animation Festival 2025

Begins: July 14, 2025

The 16^th edition returns to the picturesque city of Peja, Kosovo July 14-20 with screenings, workshops, classes, and exhibitions.

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Animation Festivals Events

Animocje - International Animated Film Festival 2025

Begins: April 8, 2025

The international animation festival returns April 8-13 to Bydgoszcz, Poland for short film competitions, animation screenings, masterclasses, and workshops.

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Animation Festivals Events

Animation Dingle 2025

Begins: March 21, 2025

The 2-day festival returns to Dingle, Ireland, on March 21 for a weekend of creativity, art, and storytelling

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Tickets for 52nd Annie Awards Now on Sale

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 8, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; tickets include the pre- and post- receptions and ceremony.

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Awards Headline News

‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Named Best in Show at 2024 Spark Animation Festival

Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani’s film, about a captain suffering from PTSD who lives with his daughter, wants to be a caring father, but struggles with a harsh life, has now qualified for consideration in the upcoming Academy Awards with the win; festival runs October 31 – November 3.

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On the Road to Ottawa! Blogs

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2024 Highlights

Exuberant self-expression dotted with wrestling self-reflection.

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Awards Headline News

‘La Voix des Sirènes,’ ‘Flow’ Lead OIAF 2024 Winners

Gianluigi Toccafondo takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Gintz Zilbalodis takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 48th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.