Screenings

Call for Entries: PSIAF 2018 – Palm Springs International Animation Festival and Expo

Begins: August 22, 2018

Submit your films for the 2^nd annual festival, held in partnership with Comic Con Palm Springs, this coming August 22-26, 2018 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

special events Events

PSIAF 2018 Preview Kick-Off Event: Meet the Artists

Begins: May 26, 2018

PSIAF kicks off its 2018 with a special “Meet the Artists” gathering May 26, 2018, at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage.

In 2D, Art, Business, Cartoons, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | Event Types: Animation, Exhibits, Screenings

animation festivals Events

Festival of Animation Berlin

Begins: September 7, 2018

The Festival of Animation Berlin is celebrating it's second edition! It aspires not only to promote numerous filmmakers but also to pay tribute to the art of animation. As a platform where inspiration, creative exchange, innovation and communication come together it seeks to create a point of connection between both emerging and established filmmakers and a local audience.

Festivals Events

GLAS Animation Festival 2018

Begins: March 22, 2018

The festival, running March 22-25, 2018, brings its short film competion, retrospectives, special curated programs, Q&As, panels and animation installations to Berkeley, California.

In 2D, Awards, CG, Festival, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films

Awards Events

25th Annual Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS)

Begins: April 24, 2018

This year the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary edition with a six-day celebration and associated events in the heart of Germany, running April 24-29, 2018.

Animation Festival Events

Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2018

Begins: June 11, 2018

Dedicated to honoring the best in animation for over 50 years - the Anncey International Film Festival is coming up June 11 – 16.

Winter Film Awards Events

Winter Film Awards 2017 Indie Film Fest CALL FOR ENTRIES - Deadline Oct 25

Begins: February 22, 2018

Winter Film Awards showcases emerging filmmakers from all genres from around the world, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and minority filmmakers.

Submit your latest work now !

Early Bird Deadline September 1 - Regular Deadline October 25 - Late Deadline November 15

Film Festival Events

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 7th Annual Winter Film Awards CALL FOR ENTRIES

Begins: February 22, 2018

Winter Film Awards showcases emerging filmmakers from all genres from around the world, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and minority filmmakers. Submit your latest work now and take advantage of Early Bird Rates! Early Bird Deadline September 5 - Regular Deadline October 17 - Late Deadline November 15

In Call for Entries, Festival | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Documentaries, Features, New Media, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films

Awards Events

Annecy International Animated Film Festival

Begins: June 12, 2017

Over 50 years of honoring the best in animation - Anncey International Film Festival is coming up June 12 – 17.

AIAF Events

Australian International Animation Festival 2017

Begins: May 12, 2017

CSU Animation & Visual Effects present the 14th Anniversary of the Australian International Animation Festival, running Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 14, 2017.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Event Types: Animation, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films

VIEW Events

VIEW Conference 2017

Begins: October 23, 2017

VIEW 2017 will take place October 23 to 27 in Turino, Italy.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Places, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Event Types: Animation, Conferences, Exhibits, Screenings, Visual Effects

Indie Animator Joanna Priestley Announces European Screenings

Begins: May 3, 2017

The Oregon filmmaker will present her work as part of the Stuttgart International Animation Festival May 3 and 5, and at the British Film Institute May 11.

In Art, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Discussion, Screenings

Midwest Independent Film Festival Events

Animation Showcase at the Midwest Independent Film Festival

Begins: May 2, 2017

The Midwest Independent Film Festival presents its first ever Animation Showcase at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema on Tuesday, May 2nd.

In Event, Festival, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Screenings, Short Films

2D animation Events

The Denver Nickel + Dime Animation Extravaganza

Begins: May 19, 2017

Spending another Friday night sorting your loose change? Put your dreams of fortune and glory on hold and come on down to The Denver Nickel + Dime Animation Extravaganza 8:00 PM, May 19th, 2017 at The Bug Theatre!

Bearver C. Rogers hosts Denver’s very own animation festival featuring 30 animated shorts from around the globe! Places you’ve possibly heard of like Germany, Israel, Spain, New York, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom, Hungary, Los Angeles, Ireland, France, and Colorado Springs!

In 2D, 3D, Event, Festival, Films, Flash, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Event Types: Animation, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings

screening Events

WIA Announces Screening and Panel Discussion of “Tangled Before or Ever After”

Begins: February 23, 2017

Screening and panel discussion to be held Thursday, February 23rd at Walt Disney Animation Studios Theater.

In Films, People, Places, Television | Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Television

call for entries Events

Cartoons on the Bay Comes to Turin in April 2017

Begins: April 6, 2017

International Cross-media Animation and Children’s Television Festival featuring three days of screenings, workshops and competitions, April 6^th – 8^th, now open for registration.

New York City Events

Winter Film Awards 6th Annual Indie Film Festival - Feb 23-Mar 4 2017 - NYC

Begins: February 23, 2017

Winter Film Awards 6th annual INDIE FILM FESTIVAL runs Feb 23-Mar 4 in NYC with a jam-packed schedule of 88 films by emerging filmmakers from 30 countries.

All Genres — Free Discussion Panels — $5 Matinees —Bloody Thursday All Horror All Day — Daily Screenings of fantastic films and lots of Free Parties. Hollywood might ignore women and people of color, but Winter Film Awards celebrates everyone! #WFA2017 #WFASoDiverse. WinterFilmAwards.com for details

In 2D, Awards, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Documentaries, Features, New Media, Screenings, Short Films

Industry Conference Events

Siggraph Asia 2017 Bangkok

Begins: November 27, 2017

SIGGRAPH Asia 2017's Host City has been officially announced: Bangkok, Thailand! The event will be heading to the land of smiles!

In 3D, Art, Business, CG, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Jobs & Recruiting, Technology, Visual Effects | Event Types: Business / Management, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Visual Effects, Visualization

Industry Conference Events

Siggraph Asia 2016 Macao

Begins: December 5, 2016

Asia’s largest computer graphics conference and exhibition features four days of research papers, demonstrations, and screenings featuring the community's latest technical achievements, and three days of commercial exhibits displaying the industry's current hardware, software, and services.

Animation Events

Animation Nights New York and AniScreen present Definitely Not a Czechoslovak Screening!

Begins: November 9, 2016

Animation Nights New York and AniScreen present Definitely Not a Czechoslovak Screening! Czech and Slovak Young Animation.

Come out to 180 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Wed, Nov 9, 8pm to watch independent animated short films.

Refreshments, beer and wine are on offer. Admission is free.

Online program:
http://animationnights.blogspot.com/2016/10/animation-nights-new-york-anny-is.html

We hope to see you there! Keep supporting Independent Animation!

In 2D, 3D, Art, Cartoons, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Screenings, Short Films

Winter Film Awards Events

Winter Film Awards 2017 Indie Film Fest CALL FOR ENTRIES - Early Bird Deadline Sept 1

Begins: February 23, 2017

Winter Film Awards showcases emerging filmmakers from all genres from around the world, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and minority filmmakers.

Submit your latest work now and take advantage of Early Bird Rates!

Early Bird Deadline September 1 - Regular Deadline October 15 - Late Deadline November 15

In 2D, 3D, Acting, Anime, Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Documentaries, Features, New Media, Screenings, Short Films

Winter Film Awards Events

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 6th Annual Winter Film Awards 2017 CALL FOR ENTRIES

Begins: June 30, 2016

CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 2017 Indie Film Festival featuring emerging filmmakers in all genres from around the world. Feb 23-Mar4 2017 in NYC!

In Call for Entries, Festival, Films | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Documentaries, Features, New Media, Screenings, Short Films, Web / Internet

ANNY Events

Animation Nights New York presents "June Flix"

Begins: June 8, 2016

ANNY: Animation Nights New York is a curated monthly screening event held in the
South Street Seaport of NYC.

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Event Types: Animation, Screenings, Short Films

AIAF Events

Australian International Animation Festival 2016

Begins: May 13, 2016

CSU Animation and Visual Effects present the 13th Anniversary of the Australian International Animation Festival, running Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15, 2016.

Animated Short Film Events

London International Animation Festival

Begins: December 2, 2016

The London International Animation Festival (LIAF) is the UK's largest animation festival, proudly showcasing the whole spectrum of creative animation, showing that animation is for everyone.

In Festival | Event Types: Screenings