Festival

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

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

​The Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) is the UK's largest animation celebration, scheduled for November 9-13, 2025, at HOME in Manchester. The festival features screenings, masterclasses, and networking events. Submit your films by July 18, 2025.

jen@manchesteranimationfestival.co.uk

Lugano Animation Days is a five-day international animation festival held in Lugano, Switzerland. In 2025, it's scheduled from November 10 to November 16. The regular submission deadline is July 31, 2025.

elarabyomar@gmail.com

The Silk Road International Film Festival (SRIFF) is an annual celebration of global cinema, focusing on films from countries along the historic Silk Road. The 12th edition is scheduled from November 10 to 16, 2025, in Dublin, Ireland.

info@silkroadfilmfestival.com