Animation Festivals Directory

~::-CONSCIOUS CARTOONS International Animation Festival-::~
“Awakening insight, justice, and compassion through animation”

Conscious Cartoons is a non-profit competitive international animation festival, and the first of its kind solely focused on short works (15 min. or less) addressing social issues. These issues can be personal, local, national, global or historical in scope but should reflect broader humanistic themes such as peace, justice, love, responsibility, consciousness, and the joy and pain of the human condition. The aim of this festival is to open eyes, hearts, and minds, through the uniquely transcendent medium of animation.
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Along with promoting greater awareness of social causes, the festival celebrates and supports independent animators by offering an unprecedented amount in cash prizes ($20,000) in multiple categories.

The festival is held September 14-16, 2018 on Vashon Island, WA, a jewel in the Puget Sound known for its vibrant art culture, progressive attitudes, and stunning natural beauty. Be warned: you may not want to leave.

Awards & Prizes

GRANDE PRIZE $5,000
Judges choice for the overall best submission
AUDIENCE AWARD $4,000
The people’s choice for their favorite animation
STUDENT AWARD $3,000
Specifically to honor the work of upcoming young talent (high school or college students)
CHILDREN’S FILM AWARD $5000 Sponsored by Committee for Children
An award for films specifically aimed at children (approx. ages 6-14)
AWARDS OF MERIT $3,000
Judges will have the discretion to award these prizes to films of note at the time of the event.
*All awards are subject to change at the discretion of the festival

Theme(s): short works (15 min. or less) addressing social issues.

Year established: 2017

Is this festival exclusively animation?: Yes - this is exclusively an animation festival