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! The call for entries for the 19th International Animated Film Festival Animator will open in the fall of 2025. Submissions can be made to one of the following four competitions:
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International Short Film Competition (Oscar® qualifying),
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International Feature Film Competition,
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International Animated Series Competition,
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Polish Animated Film Competition.
Submission deadline: will be announced along with the competition details.
Participation in the call for entries 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 organized by the Festival. It includes 10 entries to any film screenings from the program, excluding workshops. It’s a convenient and cost-effective option for those who want to actively participate in the Festival.
Pass sales will begin in spring 2026.
Animator PRO is a special industry event – for artists, writers, critics, and creators working at all stages of filmmaking. It will take place during the Animator Festival.
A detailed schedule of meetings will be announced in spring 2026.
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