The 19th edition of the Festival will be held from July 4 to July 12, 2026, in Poznań, Poland.
The 19th edition of the Festival will be held in-person in Poznań, at the Muza Cinema and at other friendly venues around the city.
We’re glad you’re interested! Submissions of films and series for the 19th International Animated Film Festival Animator have now closed. We encourage you to take part in the submission process for the next edition of the Festival. Details will be published at the end of 2026. Submissions will be accepted in one of four competition categories:
- International Short Film Competition (Academy Award® qualifying),
- International Feature Film Competition,
- International Animated Series Competition,
- Polish Animated Film Competition.
Participation in the submission process is free of charge.
Submissions are accepted exclusively via the FilmFreeway platform:
https://filmfreeway.com/ANIMATORFestival
We welcome both newcomers and established filmmakers!
The pass is an accreditation that allows multiple entries to film screenings आयोजित by the Festival. It includes 10 admissions to any films in the program, excluding workshops. It’s a convenient and cost-effective option for those who want to take an active part in the Festival on a regular basis.
This year, we offer three types of passes: the Film Pass (intended for all animation enthusiasts, including 10 admissions), the PRO Pass (particularly recommended for film industry professionals), and the Combined Pass. Passes can be purchased at the Muza Cinema box office and via the Bilety24 platform.
Animator PRO is a special event dedicated to film industry professionals. It takes place during the Animator Festival.
Animator PRO passes can be purchased at the Muza Cinema box office and via the Bilety24 platform. This year, we offer a PRO Pass as well as a combined PRO Pass, which includes the Film Pass with 10 admissions to festival events.
Ticket information will be available in spring 2026.
The program and individual screening tickets will be available starting June 2026 via bilety24.pl and at the Muza Cinema box office.
Media accreditations are issued upon registration through a Forms application. More information about press accreditation is available at:
animator-festival.com/materialy-dla-prasy