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
The Norwich Film Festival is a yearly event in Norwich, UK, that celebrates short films from around the world. This year's festival is set for November 10–23, 2025. Filmmakers can submit their works by June 29, 2025, with a chance to win a £1,000 prize in categories like British, International, Animation, Documentary, Student, and East Anglian films.
submissions@norwichfilmfestival.co.uk
