Festival

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.

programacion@mecalbcn.org

La Guarimba International Film Festival is set for August 7–12, 2025, in Amantea, Italy. Filmmakers can submit short films up to 30 minutes in fiction, animation, documentary, music videos, experimental, dance films, and children's animation categories. The late submission deadline is March 31, 2025. The festival aims to bring cinema back to the people and the people back to the cinema.

info@laguarimba.com

The Fantoche International Animation Film Festival is set for September 2–7, 2025, in Baden, Switzerland. Filmmakers can submit animated shorts completed after December 31, 2023, with a maximum length of 40 minutes. Submissions are free and close on May 11, 2025. ​

nguyen@fantoche.ch

Viborg Animation Festival (VAF) is Denmark's largest international animation festival, celebrating all things animated. The 2025 edition will take place from September 8th to 14th in Viborg, Denmark. The festival features four main tracks: VAF KIDS, VAF FILM, VAF CULTURE, and VAF INDUSTRY, offering a diverse range of animation-related film programs, cultural events, and professional conferences. The submission deadline for films is April 10, 2025.

sbus@via.dk

Pixelatl El Festival is a gathering of Latin American creators and global animation, comic, and videogame industries. In 2025, the 13th edition is scheduled for September 9–13 in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. The regular submission deadline is June 20, 2025.

info@pixelatl.com

The 18th AnimaSyros International Animation Festival & Agora will be held from September 22 to 28, 2025, on Syros Island, Greece. Themed "Animated Cosmos," it explores space through films, workshops, and events. Submit your animated films by June 1, 2025.

programme_coordinator@animasyros.gr

Encounters Film Festival, Bristol's renowned celebration of short films and animation, is set for its 30th edition from September 24 to 28, 2025. Filmmakers can submit works under 40 minutes by May 29, 2025, via FilmFreeway. The festival offers cash prizes and opportunities for BAFTA and BIFA qualifications. ​

info@encounters-festival.org.uk

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 Festival of Animation Berlin (FAB) is a lively event celebrating animated films. In 2025, it will take place from September 26 to 28 in Berlin, Germany. Filmmakers can submit their works starting March 15, with deadlines on April 15 (early) and May 15 (regular). The festival features various categories, including International Animation, German Animation, and Student Animation. It's a wonderful opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and connect with audiences.

info@fa-berlin.com

LINOLEUM Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival is Ukraine's largest showcase for independent animation. The 12th edition runs from October 1 to 5, 2025, at UNIT.City in Kyiv. Submissions are open until May 1, 2025, for films produced after January 1, 2024. ​

info@linoleumfest.com

Weird Market is a big event for people who love animation, video games, and new media. In 2025, it will happen in Valencia, Spain, from October 1st to 6th. Professionals can register until September 24th. The event includes talks, networking, and a short film festival.

shortfilms@weirdmarket.es

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