Computer Animation Arts

Canterbury Anifest is back!   8th and 9th March What is Anifest? ​ Canterbury Anifest is an award-winning animation festival and the largest annual event of this kind in the South East. It’s a great community event that invites people of all ages to come and experience the magic of animation; allowing them to get involved with something out of the ordinary. With its range of workshops, masterclasses, talks and films, it has something for everyone. Anifest also caters for specialists and those in the industry, featuring national and international awards, and guest speakers from some of the biggest names in animation. Find out more  HERE

GLAS Animation Festival 2019 now open for submissions!  'GLAS Animation Festival takes place March 22-25, 2018 in the historic city of Berkeley, California, just a quick ride away from San Francisco. We are introducing new ideas and expanding the scope of animation by bringing new voices, new talents, new themes, and a new generation of independent filmmakers and curators to the United States. We highlight fresh voices in independent animation while curating special programs of the most significant periods of animation history that serve as an inspiration for contemporary animators. At GLAS Animation Festival we have a complete competition program for best Narrative, Non-Narrative, Undergraduate, Graduate, and Commissioned short films.' Full details on how to submit  HERE

Canterbury Anifest is back for Spring 2019!   They are now looking for submissions of animations up to 10 minutes in length, that have been completed in 2017 or 2018.  Closing date 21st January. Awards will be given for the following categories: ​ Best British Film Best International Film Best Student Film Best Animation of Character Best Sound Best Art Design Audience Award There is also the opportunity to design a character to feature throughout the festival - closing date for this part of the competition is 31st October 2018. Full details of the festival and both competitions can be found HERE.  

Call for Entries!  KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival is accepting entries up until the 1st June, or the 1st July for students. 'Looking for an opportunity to show your work to animation professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world? Submit your animation to our action-packed, edgy, international festival!' No entry fee!  Find out more  HERE

Call for entries! Ars Independent Festival in Katowice, Poland is now accepting submissions...will you win the coveted Black Horse (and 500 Euros!) ? Animations up to 30 minutes in length - no entry fee!  Find out more  HERE Entries close 31st May 2018