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
PÖFF Shorts, part of the Black Nights Film Festival, is a leading short film and animation event in the Baltics. The 25th edition is set for November 16–24, 2025, in Tallinn, Estonia. The final submission deadline is August 8, 2025.
shorts@poff.ee
The CTN Animation Expo is a 4-day event for animation professionals, students, and fans. Scheduled from November 20-23, 2025, at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505. Attendees can expect screenings, panels, and networking opportunities.
enquiries@creativetalentnetworkctn.com
The London International Animation Festival (LIAF) is set for November 28 to December 7, 2025, in London, UK. The regular submission deadline is May 31, 2025, with a £15 fee. Late submissions are accepted until July 31, 2025, with a £20 fee.
nagvlad@yahoo.com
The 18th Grand OFF World Independent Film Awards took place from December 2 to December 9, 2024, in Warsaw, Poland. The event celebrated independent cinema globally, with over 4,000 submissions. The winners were announced on December 6, 2024.
grandoff@grandoff.eu
Animation Nights New York's ANNY Best of Fest Annual Festival is set for December 5-6, 2025, in New York City. The festival celebrates global animated short films, VR experiences, and interactive games. Submit your projects by August 31, 2025.
info@animationnights.com
The Los Angeles Animation Festival (LAAF) is a celebration of animated films, featuring works from both international and Los Angeles-based animators. Established in 2007, the 2025 festival is scheduled for December 6-7. Submissions are open from April 18 to November 7, 2025.
miles@laafest.com
The Erie International Film Festival is set for December 6–14, 2025, in Erie, Pennsylvania. This annual event showcases a diverse range of independent films, including narratives, documentaries, animations, and experimental works. Filmmakers worldwide are invited to submit their entries, with deadlines spanning from early bird on March 23, 2024, to late submissions by November 23, 2024. The festival not only offers live screenings but also provides a virtual theater platform for global audiences to experience the showcased films.
frank@erieinternationalfilmfest.com
