The Chilemonos International Animation Festival is a big event for animation lovers. The 14th edition will happen in Santiago, Chile, from May 26 to 30, 2025. It's free to enter, and the deadline to submit your animated work is February 28, 2025. The festival celebrates animation from around the world.
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is set for June 8–14, 2025, in Annecy, France. The deadline for submitting feature films is March 15, 2025. Submissions for VR works are open until March 25, 2025.
SMOF (Stop Motion Our Festival) is South America's only festival focused on stop motion animation. In 2025, it will run from June 23 to 29 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The festival offers short film competitions, workshops, and talks by animation leaders. Submissions are open until March 10, 2025, via FilmFreeway.
Mecal Pro is a yearly festival in Barcelona, Spain, celebrating short and animated films from around the world. In 2025, it will take place from March 13 to March 30. Filmmakers can submit their works until December 15, 2024. The festival offers a vibrant platform for both emerging and established creators to showcase their stories.