Fest Anča International Animation Festival – the only Academy Awards® qualifying festival in Slovakia – has officially launched its call for entries for the 2026 edition. Animated short films, student films, music videos, Slovak animated shorts and films for children are all invited to submit to this year’s competition categories.

Registration is now open and runs until January 31, 2026. The festival accepts only short animated films and music videos completed after January 1, 2024 and submitted with English subtitles.

This year’s call for entries is open via FilmFreeway. Submissions are free of charge until November 30, 2025. Films submitted between December 1 and December 31, 2025 require a €5 registration fee per film, while submissions made during the Late Deadline period (January 1–31, 2026) will be subject to a €10 fee per film.

At Fest Anča 2026, filmmakers can compete for the prestigious Anča Awards in the following categories:

• Best Animated Short (€1500)
• Best Student Animated Short (€1000)
• Best Animated Music Video (€1000)
• Best Animated Short for Children (€1000)
• Best Slovak Animated Short (€1500)

Fest Anča 2026 will take place from June 30 to July 5, 2026 in Žilina, Slovakia.

Submit your film here.

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Filmmakers and studios worldwide are invited to submit their works for the festival’s competitions. The Grand Prix, awarded in the International Competition, qualifies the winning film for the Academy Awards® longlist. In total, prize money of more than € 50,000 will be awarded across five competition categories.

Competitions & Deadlines

Short Film Competitions (Deadline: 15 November 2025)

• International Competition – animated shorts from around the world
• Student Competition – animated shorts by students
• Tricks for Kids – animated shorts and series for children
• Trickstar Nature Award – animated shorts on nature and the environment

Feature Film Competition AniMovie (Deadline: 15 January 2026)

• Animated feature films (60 minutes or longer)

Submission Process

Film submissions are accepted via the online platform Shortfilmdepot. Regulations and forms are available on the ITFS website. Project submissions will open in November 2025 via the festival website.

For further information on what happens with submissions at ITFS, please visit our website.

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“In the world of animation, executive producers are the engines that drive creativity and bring projects from paper to screen. However, in a sector in constant technological and market transformation, these professionals need to continuously update their skills and strategies in order to lead changes in the industry. Quirino Lab was created in response to this reality, offering an intensive program that provides a stimulating environment for the exchange of advanced knowledge as well as for collective reflection on innovation in the sector and new business strategies,” said Quirino Awards director Silvina Cornillón during the Lab’s launch at this year’s edition of the Annecy Animation Festival.

Focused on innovation from all perspectives, the program is divided into different modules that will be carried out during the first three days of the Lab under the mentorship of renowned experts in the international animation industry, specialists in different thematic areas of the sector, and professionals from other sectors with relevant expertise for executive production. Topics to be addressed include market trend analysis (including new exploitation formats and target audience redefinition), the use of emerging technologies, and the application of AI to production. There will also be reflection on organizational methodologies, team management, IP development, and the financial development of production companies and animation studios, among other topics. Once the workshops are completed, a networking day with companies from Tenerife will take place, as well as other social events.

For the design of the content, structure, and work dynamics of Quirino Lab, the organizers included contributions and reflections gathered during the Futures Lab, an activity organized within the framework of the Quirino Awards in collaboration with the Ortega-Marañón Foundation, which sought to identify the challenges and opportunities faced by the animation sector. The opinions gathered in a survey of industry professionals were also taken into account in structuring the program.

The program will also incorporate a special Futures Lab session focusing on executive production in animation. The conclusions, proposals and visions shared during the Quirino Lab sessions will form a strategic guide to strengthening one of the industry’s most important pillars.

Registration for Quirino Lab will be open from July 8 to August 5 at 11:59 p.m. (Mexico Time) for active animation executive producers. Candidates must be residents or nationals from one of the 23 countries in the Ibero-American region, in addition to having produced at least one series or one feature film, or three animated short films. Professionals with proven a background in executive production in relevant commissioned work, service, or other animated content may also apply. The Lab’s quota is limited to 20 people and paid places are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, provided they meet the requirements and submit all required documentation in a timely manner.

Registration for the Lab costs 1,200 euros and includes seminar activities and meals. Accommodation and transport are not included. The rules are available here.

The launch of Quirino Lab sees Tenerife reaffirm its commitment to developing the island’s animation industry. In 2024, the animation sector generated 19 million euros in Tenerife, accounting for 32% of total investment in the island’s audiovisual industry. The island has also hosted the Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards every year since their inception in 2018.

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Young Animator of the Year UK (YAY UK) has announced that its 2025 competition will open for submissions on May 12th, 2025, seeking to discover, support, and celebrate the brightest young animation stars aged 11 to 22.

YAY UK offers a platform for young animators to showcase their talent and gain exposure to leading professionals in the UK animation industry. The competition welcomes short animated films in 2D, 3D, or stop-motion, providing a unique opportunity for aspiring artists to receive feedback and recognition.

YAY UK is pleased to announce its partnerships for this year with Manchester Animation Festival, the UK’s biggest animation event, and HUE, the innovative supplier of animation products and creative, educational resources, as sponsors and supporters. Their generous contribution will enhance the experience for all participants and provide even greater opportunities for the winners across all age categories. Winning films will be announced and premiered at Manchester Animation Festival in early November.

Ruth Barrett, Head of Animation at HUE said of the partnership:

At HUE, we’re passionate about sparking creativity in young minds through HUE Animation Studio and HUE Clay. That’s why we’re so excited to support the YAY Awards, a fantastic celebration of the rising stars of animation and the power of imaginative storytelling.

YAY UK is an initiative of ACCESS:VFX, an organisation dedicated to building a more inclusive and representative UK animation industry by nurturing talent at the grassroots level.

The competition will open for entries on May 12th, 2025, and the submission deadline is September 1st, 2025. Over thirty animation industry experts will judge the films, of which the nominated films will be announced on 1st October. The winners in all three categories (11-14, 15-18, and 19-22) being announced and their films premiered at the Manchester Animation Festival in early October.

Tom Box, co-creator of YAY and Co-founder of Blue Zoo Animation Studio, states,

We are incredibly excited to announce that due to popular demand, the competition has expanded to include a new 19-22 age category. This significant development allows us to support young adults who are pursuing animation studies or are in the early stages of their careers. We believe this will provide a crucial stepping stone for this demographic, alongside continuing to champion the fantastic talent within the younger age groups.

At a special awards ceremony during Manchester Animation Festival, winners in each age category will be presented with prestigious trophies, have the opportunity to meet expert judges, and receive invitations to private tours of Aardman Animations, Blue Zoo and Wildchild animation studios.

The competition will open on May 12th. Visit the YAY UK website at younganimator.uk for full details on how to enter.

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The Azerbaijan Animation Association will host the 8th ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival from 3-7 September 2025, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Animation professionals, enthusiasts, and studios are invited to participate in the competition program, and animated films can be submitted via the festival’s online platform FilmFreeway now until the 15th June 2025 deadline

Films must meet the following requirements:

• Can be submitted in local or international categories.
• Must be produced after January 1, 2024.
• Must be animated for at least 50% of their length. There are no restrictions on the animation techniques and themes used in the film.

In keeping with the theme of the 8th edition – Cats – the festival have created a new category this year “Best Film about Cats”.

SUBMIT YOUR FILM HERE!

The ANIMAFILM festival promotes creativity through animated cinema. We believe that animated films can bring people together and create significant changes in our society. Since 2018, ANIMAFILM has evolved into a true platform that we organize annually. The festival unites children, young people, animation directors, and studios, introducing them to international experience, connecting them with professional local and foreign animation experts, screening hundreds of animated films, and hosting masterclasses, conferences, concerts, performances, and exhibitions. The festival program includes local and international competitions, non-competitive screenings, professional sessions, and accompanying events.

In 2024, the ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival was included in the “BAFTA Festivals List” by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

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ANIMASYROS Awaits Your Films!

Claim your spot at the largest animation festival in Greece!

Spaceships, robots and telescopes, the Great Greek Masters, a tribute to the Croatian animation scene, and all the latest trends in international animation – ANIMASYROS 2025 brings all these and much more in its most… cosmic edition and invites creators worldwide to submit their films by June 1st, 2025.

ANIMASYROS artistic programme features 8 competitions sections, with respective awards: the International Competition Section, the TV & Commissioned Film Competition Section, the Student Competition Section, the Feature Film Competition Section running for the Audience Prize, the Prize for the Best Greek-speaking film awarded by the Greek Film Center since 2016, the K.ID.S Competition Section, the Animapride Competition Section showcasing LGBTQI+ themed films, and the #ThisisEU European Values Competition Section.

Submit your films online at the ANIMASYROS page on FilmFreeWay.

ANIMASYROS 2025 will take place between 22 – 28 September. Stay tuned for more updates!

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In 2025, the LINOLEUM Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival will be held offline on 1-5 October at UNIT.City in Kyiv.

HUMAN RITES is the theme of the 12th edition, and we are starting to accept films for the competition programs.

“War is the father of all things,” said Heraclitus, believing conflict to be the source of growth and change. In life, struggle creates both order and destruction.

Birth, death, power, and survival become rites that define humanity, but they also fuel the very wars that shape our history.

“Human Rites” reflects how chaos and war give rise to something new. The play on “human rights” reminds us of our aspirations for peace and justice, while “human rites” exposes the struggle and violence that persist. Peace is only a fleeting moment of rest between battles, while struggle remains the essence of human existence.

The visual concept will be created by an award-winning Ukrainian animation director, Anastasiia Falileieva (I Died in Irpin).

Authors can submit their works to the International Competition or the Commissioned Films Competition. Films made in any animation technique, including works combining animation with acting and documentaries, are eligible. The animated part should be at least 40% of the film and not exceed the running time of 20 minutes. The films must be produced after January 1, 2024.

For British-produced films, please note that LINOLEUM is a BAFTA Qualifying Festival.

The program of the 12th edition will also include Ukrainian competition and retrospective, experimental films and video art, animation for and by kids, lectures and master classes, as well as diverse networking events.

Films are accepted via the FilmFreeway festival platform.

The call is open till 1st May 2025.

The festival regulations are available at the following link: linoleumfest.com/en/about/regulations

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The 2025 edition of the ESFF with more short film screenings in Edinburgh,International Film Festival showcases, trophies and awards including Best Film and Animation Awards.

We’re  also excited to be programming showcases of our best films for our international film festival partners across Europe.

Max Length 25 minutes, international films welcomed, all genres eligible.
Early Bird Deadline: Friday February 21st 2025

Open for entries online: edinburghshortfilmfestival.com/call-for-entries-filmmakers/

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Films can be submitted only through the platform: filmfreeway.com/CRAFTInternationalAnimationFestival

CRAFT International Animation Festival has THREE parallel competitions and TWO non-competition panoramas (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

• INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION OF STOP-MOTION & TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES IN ANIMATION (NO DIGITAL 3D/2D, OR WITH USING ONLY PARTLY) – OPEN TO THE WHOLE WORLD
• ONLY FOR THE ANIMATED MOVIES FROM SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES (movies created in the SEA region) – COMPETITION OF ALL TECHNIQUES IN ANIMATION (INCLUDING DIGITAL 3D/2D)
• NO DIALOGUE SHORTS ANIMATED MOVIES FOR KIDS – STOP-MOTION & TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES IN ANIMATION (NO DIGITAL 3D/2D, OR WITH USING ONLY PARTLY) – OPEN TO THE WHOLE WORLD
• DIGITAL PANORAMA – A NON-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OPEN TO THE WHOLE WORLD
• PANORAMA ANIMASI INDONESIA – A NON-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OPEN TO DOMESTIC, INDONESIAN PRODUCTIONS, open for ALL TECHNIQUES – digital, non-digital, stop-motion, and mixed

Let’s celebrate craftsmanship and talent together, but also authenticity, diversity, and physicality! We hope to see your film during the pre-selection and then you in person between October 28 and November 1, 2025, during the most colourful animated film festival in Southeast Asia!

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Fest Anča International Animation Festival – the only Academy Awards® Qualifying Festival in Slovakia – has launched a call for entries for its 2025 edition. Animated short films, student films, music videos, Slovak animated short films and films for children are among the competition categories.

Registration remains open until January 31, 2025. Only short animated films and music videos – completed after January 1, 2023 and submitted with English subtitles – are accepted into the Festival’s competition program.

This year’s call for entries is open via FilmFreeway. The submission process is free of charge until November 30, 2024. Submissions registered during the period between 1st December and 31st December 2024 will be subject to a registration fee of EUR 5 per film. Submissions registered during the period between January 1 and January 31, 2025 (Late Deadline) will be subject to a registration fee of 10 EUR per film.

At Fest Anča 2025 you can compete for Anča Awards in the following categories:

• Best Animated Short (€1500)
• Best Student Animated Short (€1000)
• Best Animated Music Video (€1000)
• Best Animated Short for Children (€1000)
• Best Slovak Animated Short (€1500)

Fest Anča 2025 will be held on June 24 – June 29, 2025 in Žilina, Slovakia.

Fest Anča International Animation Festival – the only Slovak multimedia festival focused on animated film – is based in the New Synagogue and in the cultural centre Stanica Žilina-Záriečie, both venues being vibrant cultural centers in the city of Žilina.

The festival aims to showcase contemporary, progressive animated films, and commemorate the cream of the genre. The long-term vision is to approximate well-known international festivals by uniquely showcasing this art form in Slovakia.

The festival features an international competition of animated short films and music videos, as well as non-competitive screening sections. Attendees can additionally enjoy presentations, exhibitions, workshops, film screenings for children, and numerous accompanying events.

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The MOVE Summit Short Film Programme is currently accepting submissions for our 2025 screening, taking place in the historic Pleasance Courtyard in the heart of Edinburgh.

Entrants may select either the ‘Animated Short Films’ or ‘Commissioned Animation’ categories.

Categories

Animated Short Films: This is an award for a film, it can be a Short Film (including immersive) or Student Film that must not have been commissioned by a commercial client.

Short Films: Films not made by a student or person under the age of 16. Student Films: Films created by undergraduate and post-graduate students.

Immersive Films: Films that abandon traditional screening conditions and opt for an immersive format, this could be VR (interactive and non interactive), AR or 360° films

Commissioned Animation: Can be educational or scientific films, music videos or for advertising, commercial or promotional purposes. Commissioned films must have the permission of the rights owner before submission.

Key Dates

Late Deadline: 25th October, 2024
Notification Date: 20th December, 2024

All films must have been completed after 1st January 2024 and must be submitted and received by 25th October, 2024. Films must be under 30 minutes in length. The selection team reserves the right to select your film for a different category to the one it was entered in. Films selected for screening will receive one free ticket to MOVE Summit 2025. Winners will receive a prize pot and a free all-access pass for MOVE Summit 2026.

To submit your film and read the full rules & terms, visit: https://filmfreeway.com/MoveSummit

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The theme All that is solid is taken from the Communist Manifesto: All that is solid melts into air, all that is holy is profaned, and [people are] at last compelled to face with sober senses, [their] real conditions of life.  

The Animate OPEN sets out to celebrate, subvert and confound expectations of what animation is. It will bring together different artistic approaches that connect through their exploration of the concept of animation, both as a contemporary art and craft practice. They are looking for artists’ animation that explores form and technique and has an experimental approach. The Animate OPEN is run by Animate Projects, an agency based in Derby, UK, that champions experiment in animation, in partnership with QUAD Gallery, Derby, where the programme will screen in February 2025.

Selected artists will receive a £300 GBP fee. There will be Jury and Audience prizes of £1000 GBP. The submission deadline is 16 October 2024.

To find out more and submit visit filmfreeway.com/AnimateProjectsOPEN

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Programming entries are being accepted for Preschool (0 to 5), Kids (6 to 10) and Tweens/Teens (11 to 15) in the following categories:

• Best New Series
• Best Animated Series
• Best Best Mixed-Media Series
• Best Live-Action Series
• Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie
• Best Holiday or Special Episode
• Best Podcast
• Best Inclusivity
• Best in Class

Then there are the Broadcasting categories:

• Channel of the Year
• Best On-Air Host or Hosting Team
• Best Kids-Only Streaming Service

And finally, the Digital categories for Preschool (0 to 5) and Kids (6 and up):

• Best Alternative Game
• Best Game App—Branded
• Best Game App—Original
• Best Learning App—Branded
• Best Learning App—Original
• Best Web/App Series—Branded
• Best Web/App Series—Original
• Best Website
• Best YouTube Channel

Early-Bird entry fees are in effect, offering savings to companies that complete their entries quickly. For all categories, the entry fee is US$400 until August 9, and US$500 after this date. Additional entry into the “Best in Class” field (Programming only) requires an extra fee of US$100.

Winners will be revealed and celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony during Kidscreen Summit 2025 (February 9-12, San Diego), the global kids entertainment industry’s largest gathering of the year.

Detailed information on eligibility, judging and entering can be found at awards.kidscreen.com. The deadline for entries is Friday, September 13.

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The Azerbaijan Animation Association will hold its 7th ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival from October 2–6, 2024, in Baku. Animation professionals, enthusiasts, and studios are invited to participate in the competition program.

Animated films are accepted via the festival’s online platform, FilmFreeway.

Films must meet the following requirements:

• Can be submitted in local or international categories.
• Must be produced after January 1, 2023.
• Must be animated for at least 50% of their length. There are no restrictions on the animation techniques and themes used in the film.
• The deadline for entries is July 15, 2024.

The ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival is the first and only animation festival in Azerbaijan. Since 2018, the festival has brought together children and young people, directors, and animation studios; introduced them to international experiences; connected them with professional local and foreign animation masters; showcased hundreds of animated films; and held master classes, conferences, concerts, performances, and exhibitions.

CLICK HERE TYO SUBMIT YOUR ANIMATED FILM!

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YAY UK is an industry-led initiative that aims to showcase the work of young animators aged 11-18 to professional artists and animation experts. By fostering growth at the grassroots level, YAY UK is committed to building an inclusive animation industry that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds.

Whether the young animator specializes in 3D, 2D, or stop-motion animation, YAY UK wants to see their creativity come to life! Submit up to a 3-minute animated film by Monday, 16th September 2024, for the chance to win amazing prizes and kickstart an animation career of dreams.

Winners will receive prestigious trophies at a special awards ceremony hosted by the Manchester Animation Festival and sponsored by Blue Zoo Animation Studio. As if that wasn’t enough, winners will also be treated to exclusive tours of the UK’s top animation studios.

Image via Blue Zoo

Previous YAY UK winners have gone on to achieve great success, landing roles at renowned studios like Blue Zoo and The Mill. This competition is your chance to follow in their footsteps and make your mark in the animation world.

Will Becher, Director at Aardman and YAY UK Judge, raved about last year’s entries, saying:

It was a joy to judge the Young Animator of The Year UK awards last year; I’m still inspired by the work from last year’s animators and can’t wait to see what amazing films they create this year!

For the 2024 competition, YAY UK is excited to reveal a brand new visual identity and logo, courtesy of the brilliant team at Animade.

If you know a creative young person in the UK who dreams of becoming an animator, be sure to share this incredible opportunity with them. Visit the YAY UK website for more information and to submit an entry.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the next generation of animation superstars. Enter the Young Animator of the Year UK 2024 competition today!

YAY UK is an ACCESS:VFX initiative.

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So much incredible work has been showcased over the years at Pitch THIS! We greatly appreciate Mercury Filmworks and the event’s other partners’ continued support in helping TAC develop fresh talent and getting their work on screen, especially as we celebrate 20 years of our industry conference.

-Kelly Neall (Managing Director, OIAF)

A pillar of TAC, Pitch THIS! has helped launch careers and put animated series in the spotlight, including past participants Beccs Champagne (Ghost Stories), Mansa Chintoh and Malachi Ellis (Project Blackout), and Mike Geiger (Winston Steinberger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong). The opportunity is open exclusively to Canadian projects spanning all target demographics, from preschool to adult series. Creators from underserved and marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply, in particular BIPOC, people living with disabilities, women, gender non-conforming, and 2SLGBTQIA+ members of the animation community.

At Mercury Filmworks, we are driven by a passion for storytelling and more specifically stories told through the medium of animation. Our passion and commitment to telling stories with integrity and bold creative points of view have taken us far beyond even what we thought was possible. It is this desire that brings us back for the fourth consecutive year in partnership with the OIAF to be part of the Pitch THIS! event for 2024. Over the last few years, we have seen the quality of projects and the passion for storytelling go from strength to strength. We are excited to again pair up an amazing group of industry mentors with Canada’s future storytellers. Our belief is that together as a community we can reach higher and go further to create opportunities for Canadian storytellers to be seen on the global stage.

-Heath Kenny (Chief Content Officer, Mercury Filmworks)

A rare chance for up-and-coming creators, this year’s Pitch THIS! winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize courtesy of Mercury Filmworks, an annual Toon Boom Harmony licence and Harmony Fundamentals on-demand videos from The Animation Study, $1,000 in legal services courtesy of Edwards Creative Law, and two TAC Animapasses to OIAF 2025. As of 5:00 pm EDT on May 7, interested applicants can submit their proposals through the Pitch THIS! application form. A maximum of two submissions per creator will be accepted. It is strongly recommended that applicants review the pitch requirements on the OIAF website before submitting their application.

If selected as one of the 10 semi-finalists, creators will be paired with an established industry mentor to fine-tune their pitch in preparation for the Pitch THIS! semi-finals on September 25, 2024, at TAC’s new venue the National Arts Centre. From the 10 projects, judges will select two pitches to go head-to-head against one another in the finals on the TAC mainstage.

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Image: Prime The Animation

THE ONLY SPANISH FESTIVAL FOR NEW TALENTS IN ANIMATION OPENS ITS CALL UNTIL JUNE 2

The festival, organized by the Universitat Politècnica de València and the Vice-Rectorate for Art, Science, Technology, and Society UPV, in collaboration with the Cañada Blanch Foundation and the Valencian Film Library IVC, is consecrated this year in its 12th edition, which will take place from October 22 to 26, 2024, coinciding with the International Animation Day.

With a focus on discovering and promoting new international talents, Prime the Animation! opens the registration period for animation shorts aimed at new talents and debut films. The registration period begins on April 15 and ends on June 2, 2024, on the Filmfreeway platform.

The awards to be given in this edition include:

• Best International Animated Short Film.
• Best Experimental Animated Short Film “Miquel Guillem”.
• Best National Animated Short Film.
• Audience Award for Animated Short Film.
• New category in 2024: Best Poster Award.

Every year, the festival receives around 1300 short films from different countries, of which approximately 75 are selected to be part of the official competition section. This outstanding selection reflects the festival’s commitment to showcasing new creators and diversity in the field of animation.

New creators and animation enthusiasts are invited to participate in this exciting opportunity
to showcase their talent and creativity on an international stage.

Prime the Animation! New Talent International Festival looks forward to receiving the most surprising and captivating proposals from the next generation of animation talents!

For more information on participation guidelines and the registration process, please visit the website filmfreeway.com/primetheanimation

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Image: The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation

Established in honour of the legendary master of stop-motion animation, the Harryhausen Awards 2024 are now accepting submissions for animated films of all types within the following categories before the deadline of May 31st 2024.

• Best Feature Film Animation
• Best Short Film Animation
• Best Student Film Animation
• Best Children’s Film Animation
• Harryhausen Hall of Fame Award

Ray Harryhausen’s influence on cinema past and present is truly titanic. I devised these awards in Ray’s name to recognise new standards of excellence in the growing field of animation.

–John Walsh, Filmmaker & Trustee

Dad always recognised the strong educational aspect of his work. I hope that these awards will encourage a new generation of animators to be inspired and follow their own dreams.

–Vanessa Harryhausen, Ray’s daughter and Trustee

The winner for each category will be awarded with one Harryhausen Award engraved with the name of their winning category, their name and the name of their entry A further ‘nomination certificate’ shall be awarded to all participants who were considered for a prize by the Judges.

Previous Harryhausen Award winners

Image: The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation

Thank you for this incredibly moving award, perhaps the most significant in terms of carrying the name of the god of animation and stop-motion. For me, this is a life changing award.

–Guillermo del Toro, Winner ‘Best Feature Film Animation’ 2023

Image: The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation

Thank you for this prestigious award for the Ray Harryhausen Hall of Fame- this really means a great deal to me. Ray inspired a generation…

-Phil Tippett, Harryhausen Hall of Fame 2022

For rules, fees and how to submit visit FilmFreeway

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