Animation Festivals 2026

11 festivals taking place in 2026

London Short Film Festival

Festival Dates:
23 Jan1 Feb 2026
United Kingdom - England

Submit by:
10 Aug 2025
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Anima: Brussels Animation Film Festival

Festival Dates:
20 Feb1 Mar 2026
Belgium

Submit by:
30 Sep 2024
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ANIMED Mediterranean Animation Film Festival

Festival Dates:
26 Feb28 Feb 2026
Spain

Submit by:
16 Jan 2026
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Moinho Cine Fest

Festival Dates:
1 Mar31 May 2026
Portugal

Submit by:
31 Dec 2025
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Oska Bright Film Festival

Festival Dates:
16 Mar23 Mar 2026
United Kingdom - England

Submit by:
30 May 2025
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Brighton International Animation Festival

Festival Dates:
10 Apr12 Apr 2026
United Kingdom - England

Submit by:
30 Nov 2025
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Womanimation! Film Festival

Festival Dates:
11 Apr11 Apr 2026
USA

Submit by:
26 May 2024
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Vermont Animation Festival

Festival Dates:
17 Apr18 Apr 2026
USA

Submit by:
1 Feb 2026
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Golden Kuker Sofia – International Animation Film Festival (IAFF)

Festival Dates:
6 May10 May 2026
Bulgaria

Submit by:
5 Mar 2026
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New York Film Screening Festival

Festival Dates:
30 May31 May 2026
USA

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31 Mar 2026
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The Animattikon Project

Festival Dates:
28 Oct1 Dec 2026
Cyprus

Submit by:
1 Aug 2026
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Animation Festivals Directory

Comprehensive list of international animation festivals to visit or submit to

London Short Film Festival

Anima: Brussels Animation Film Festival

ANIMED Mediterranean Animation Film Festival

Moinho Cine Fest

Oska Bright Film Festival

Brighton International Animation Festival

Womanimation! Film Festival

Vermont Animation Festival

Golden Kuker Sofia – International Animation Film Festival (IAFF)

New York Film Screening Festival

The Animattikon Project

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