On October 10, 2024, the United Theater in Los Angeles hosted Nouns Fest, a lively celebration of animation. The festival showcased 50 unique animated shorts from global creators, funded by a $1 million grant pool. Hosted by actor Donald Faison, the event highlighted creativity and innovation in animation.
darin@missioncommunications.co
ANIMA – Córdoba International Animation Festival is Argentina's main animation event, held annually since 2022. The 2024 festival took place from October 17 to 18 in Córdoba, Argentina. The 2025 festival is expected around the same time; please check the official website for updates.
nfo@animafestival.com.ar
Primanima is a yearly festival in Budaörs, Hungary, celebrating first-time animation filmmakers. The 13th edition is scheduled for October 16-19, 2025. Submissions open on March 22, 2025, with deadlines on July 6 for the Masters category and July 26 for others. It's a great opportunity for new animators to showcase their work.
primanima@primanima.hu
Prime the Animation! is an international festival for new talents in animation, held annually in Valencia, Spain. The 13th edition is scheduled for October 22-26, 2025, with the closing ceremony on October 25. Submissions open on April 15 and close on June 2, 2025. The festival features competitions for student films and debut works, offering awards like Best International Short Film and Best Spanish Short Film. It's a great opportunity for emerging animators to showcase their work and connect with professionals.
primetheanimation@upv.es
Bit Bang Fest is a festival celebrating animation, video games, and digital art. In 2015, it took place on September 12 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 2024 edition occurred from October 28 to November 2.
barbara@bitbangfest.com
The Annie Awards are like the Oscars for animation, celebrating the best cartoons and animated movies each year. In 2025, the 52nd ceremony took place on February 8 at UCLA's Royce Hall. It's a special night where artists and creators get recognized for their amazing work in bringing stories to life.
info@asifa-hollywood.org
Animac is an annual animation film festival held in Lleida, Spain. In 2025, it took place from February 20 to 23, focusing on the theme "We, Animals," exploring the connection between humans and animals. The festival received over 700 films from 71 countries, highlighting its global appeal.
info@animac.cat
The Slamdance Film Festival is an annual event that celebrates new filmmakers. In 2025, it will take place from February 20 to 26 in Los Angeles, California. The festival showcases independent films with budgets under $1 million. Submissions for the 2025 festival opened on May 8, 2024.
submissions@slamdance.com
The Lanterna Magica International Animation Festival took place from March 18 to 23, 2025, in Brazil. This festival celebrated animated films from around the world, offering screenings, workshops, and discussions. Filmmakers were invited to submit their works by October 1, 2024.
inscricoes.lanternamagica@gmail.com
MONSTRA – Lisbon Animation Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary from March 20 to 30, 2025. Held in Lisbon, Portugal, it features competitions, retrospectives, exhibitions, and workshops, with Austria as the guest country.
films@monstrafestival.com
The Animation Dingle Film Festival is a lively event in Dingle, Ireland, celebrating creativity in animation. The 2025 festival took place on March 21-22, featuring workshops, screenings, and awards. Submissions for the 2026 festival are open until December 9, 2025.
maurice@animationdingle.com
Kaboom Animation Festival is a fun event in the Netherlands that celebrates all kinds of animated films. From March 21 to 30, 2025, in Utrecht, Amsterdam, and online, you can watch many different cartoons and stories. It's a great place for everyone who loves animation.
submissions@kaboomfestival.nl
