The StopTrik International Film Festival is a unique celebration of stop-motion animation. In 2025, it will take place exclusively in Maribor, Slovenia, from September 25th to 29th. Filmmakers can submit their works until July 10th, 2024. For more details, visit the official website.
stoptrik.festival@gmail.com
The 34th St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) is scheduled from November 6 to 16, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. The festival showcases diverse films, fostering cultural understanding.
sliff_submissions@cinemastlouis.org
The 70th Cork International Film Festival is set for November 6–16, 2025, in Cork, Ireland. Submissions are open until August 1, 2025. The festival showcases diverse films, offering a unique cultural experience.
info@corkfilmfest.org
The Canberra Short Film Festival (CSFF) is a two-week celebration of short films from Australia and around the world. In 2025, it runs from November 6 to November 16. The festival features various categories, including Best Animated Music Video, Best Animated Short, and Animation Craft Award. Submissions close on June 30, 2025.
info@csff.com.au
The Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is set for November 6–23, 2025, in Leeds, UK. Earlybird submissions close on March 27, with regular and final deadlines on May 29 and July 31, respectively.
leedsfilmfestentry@gmail.com
CINANIMA, Portugal's esteemed animation film festival, is scheduled from November 7 to 16, 2025, in Espinho. The final submission deadline is June 29, 2025.
office@cinanima.pt
The Chicago International Children's Film Festival, founded in 1983 by Facets Multi-Media, is the oldest and largest U.S. festival dedicated to children's films. The 2025 festival is scheduled for November 7–17, 2025. The submission deadline is May 31, 2025.
jake@facets.org
