Animation Festivals Directory

The DRAWTASTIC Animation Festival’s “GOLDEN PENCIL AWARDS” celebrates animation of all kinds and from every corner of the world. It’s core, underlying mission however is to especially honor, support and showcase traditional hand-drawn animation in this increasingly challenging digital age.

Founded in 2005 – and originally known as “The 2D OR NOT 2D ANIMATION FESTIVAL” – the inaugural event was opened by the late, great ROY E. DISNEY, nephew of Walt. DRAWTASTIC has grown increasingly ever since and is now entirely hosted online.

DRAWTASTIC has attracted major speaker visits by many of the top names in the industry – including twice Oscar-nominated TOMM MOORE, legendary Disney producer DON HAHN, ‘Mulan’ director BARRY COOK, industry legend RICHARD WILLIAMS, 2DFX & graphic novel genius MICHEL GAGNE and ‘Simpsons’ animator SILVIA POMPEI, among many others.

The highlight of the festival program is always the announcement and presentation of the “Golden Pencil Awards” each year.

Year established: 2005

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

Is there a marketplace at this festival?: No

Physical event or online?: Physical & Online Festival