Recruitment for the 20th edition of the International Animated Film Festival Animator was open until January 12, 2027.
The call for entries covered 4 competitions, including the International Short Film Competition, whose Grand Prix winner qualifies for the Oscar® nomination path.
Free submissions (to all competitions!) were accepted at:
https://filmfreeway.com/ANIMATORFestival
„Innego końca nie będzie”, dir. Piotr Milczarek, Poland 2024
International Short Film Competition:
- duration: up to 40 minutes;
- completion date: after 31 December 2024 (films with completion date / year of production: 2025, 2026 and 2027);
- animation technique: all techniques are welcome (min. 51% of the film duration has to be animated)
- who can apply: arts schools, film schools, production companies, film institutions, individuals or other parties holding the necessary rights;
- Main Prize: Grand Prix - Golden Pegasus (EUR 11 000 gross), Best Music Film or Best Film Music Special Award (EUR 650 gross), Best Student Film Special Award (EUR 650 gross);
- The winner of the Golden Pegasus is on a fast track to being considered for an Oscar® nomination in the Best Animated Short Film category and can compete for this prestigious award;
- series, trailers, commercials and intros are not eligible for the Short Film Competition.
„The Square”, dir. Bo-sol Kim, Korea 2025
International Feature Film Competition:
- duration: above 40 minutes;
- completion date: after 31 December 2024 (films with completion date / year of production: 2025, 2026 and 2027);
- animation technique: all techniques are welcome (min. 51% of the film duration has to be animated);
- who can apply: film distributors, production companies, film institutions, individuals or other parties holding the necessary rights;
- Best Feature Film Award (EUR 8 000 gross).
„Dżungli nie ma”, dir. Marcjanna Urbańska, Poland 2025
Polish Animated Film Competition:
- films made in Poland or made by Polish artists abroad, co-produced by Polish producers;
- duration: up to 40 minutes;
- completion date: after 31 December 2024 (films with completion date / year of production: 2025, 2026 and 2027);
- animation technique: all techniques are welcome (min. 51% of the film duration has to be animated);
- who can apply: arts schools, film schools, production companies, film institutions, individuals or other parties holding the necessary rights;
- Award for the Best Polish Short Film, the Golden Animusz - GRAND PRIX of the Polish Competition (PLN 15 000 gross), Polish Animation Discovery Special Award (PLN 3 000 gross);
- series, trailers, commercials and intros are not eligible for the Polish Competition.
„Hungarian Folk Tales – The Prince And His Three Pals”, dir. Peter Bogyo, Hungary 2025
International Animated Series Competition:
- TV films / single episodes of TV and webseries (including TV specials, pilot episodes, mini-series episodes & TV films); Only TV and web series/TV and web films may be submitted to the Animated Series Competition. In the description of the entry/submission form, the Entrant should prove that the submitted episode is part of a larger project (it is not an 'ordinary' short film) – meaning: the submitted episode is part of an assumed (pilot / special episodes) or already existing series;
- completion date: after 31 December 2024 (series episodes with completion date / year of production: 2025, 2026 and 2027);
- animation technique: all techniques are welcome (min. 51% of the film duration has to be animated);
- who can apply: film distributors, production companies, film institutions, individuals or other parties holding the necessary rights;
- Best Animated Series Award (EUR 1 250 gross); Best Kids Series Award (EUR 650 gross)
- short films, trailers, commercials and intros are not eligible for the Series Competition.
OPEN CALL FURURE DREAMERS
- We are looking for short science fiction films that explore the future and imagine new worlds, technologies, forms of life and possibilities we have yet to discover.
- Films made using any animation technique, completed within the last 20 years and no longer than 40 minutes are eligible for the competition. At least 51% of the film must be animated. There is no entry fee.
- Submissions are open until 12 January 2027 via FilmFreeway.
- The Grand Prix in the FUTURE DREAMERS competition is €1,250 gross.
- Find the full details, rules and submission requirements below.
We are looking forward to your submissions!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at: hello@animator-festival.com – we will do our best to help as quickly as possible.