Call for entries for 15. IAFF ANIMATOR is now open!

Call for entries is now open for 4 competition categories!

Yet, another edition ahead! ANIMATOR 2022 will be taking place from 8 to 15 July in the beautiful city of Poznań. Be a part of the most recognizable animation festival in Poland — submit for free via FilmFreeway until February 14, 2022 to present your film to ANIMATOR’s audience and compete for prestigious awards. The prize pool sums up to over 140 000 PLN (over 30 000 EUR).

Click here to apply: https://filmfreeway.com/ANIMATORFestival (yes, it’s completely free of charge in all categories!)

Members of the Selection Committee will watch your film and consider it for relevant category. We will inform you about the selection by 1 June 2022. 

During its’ 15th edition, International Animated Film Festival ANIMATOR will include 4 different competition categories:

International Animated Short Film Competition

Dedicated for short films (up to 30 minutes long), which were completed after 31 December 2019. Films can be submitted by art schools, film schools, production companies, film institutions, individuals, or other parties holding the necessary rights. All animation techniques are welcome.

Awards granted in this category:

Grand Prix: Golden Pegasus (45 000 PLN, approx. 9 700 EUR), 

2nd Prize: Silver Pegasus (15 000 PLN, approx. 3 200 EUR), 

3rd Prize: Bronze Pegasus (10 000 PLN, approx. 2 100 EUR), 

Best Music Film or Best Film Music Award (5 000 PLN, approx. 1 000 EUR), 

Award for Special Artistic Merit —  in memoriam of Wojciech Juszczak (5 000 PLN, approx. 1 000 EUR),

Best Student Film Award (1 000 PLN, approx. 200 EUR); 

Audience Award for the Best Short Film

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. Yet, another reason to apply!

International Animated Feature Film Competition

Dedicated for feature films (above 40 minutes long), which were completed after 31 December 2019. Films can be submitted by art schools, film schools, production companies, film institutions, individuals, or other parties holding the necessary rights. All animation techniques are welcome.

Awards granted in this category:

Best Feature Film Award (35 000 PLN, approx. 7 500 EUR)

Audience Award for the Best Feature Film

Polish Animated Short Film Competition ANIMATOR.PL

Dedicated for short films (up to 30 minutes long), which were completed after 31 December 2020 in Poland or made by Polish artists abroad and co-produced by Polish producers. Films can be submitted by art schools, film schools, production companies, film institutions, individuals, or other parties holding the necessary rights. All animation techniques are welcome.

Awards granted in this category:

Golden Animusz - Grand Prix of the ANIMATOR.PL competition (15 000 PLN, approx. 3 200 EUR), 

2nd Prize: Silver Animusz (10 000 PLN, approx. 2 100 EUR), 

3rd Prize: Bronze Animusz (5 000 PLN, approx. 1 000 EUR)

Audience Award for the Best Polish Film

International Animated Series Competition: 

Dedicated for single episodes of TV and online series, both for children and adults, which were completed after 31 December 2019. Films can be submitted by art schools, film schools, production companies, film institutions, individuals, or other parties holding the necessary rights. All animation techniques are welcome.

Awards granted in this category:

Best Animated Series Award (5 000 PLN, approx. 1 000 EUR)

Audience Award for the Best Series episode

We can’t wait to see your film!

For all questions regarding submissions, e-mail us at: hello@animator-festival.com and we’ll get to you as soon as possible.