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ANIMATION NOW! Rome AS Film Festival 2017

Begins: May 26, 2017

AS FILM FESTIVAL (AsFF) is the first international film and visual art festival managed by people with Asperger Syndrome, born as a follow-up of a wider program, started up by Not Equal Association in 2008, and based on the idea of using cinema as a tool for social inclusion.                  

Klik Animation Festival Events

KLIK Announces 2017 Final Call for Entries

Begins: October 17, 2017

Professional filmmakers and film students still have one month to submit their work for KLIK’s international competition. KLIK’s Call for Entries closes on June 1. The festival will celebrate its tenth edition from October 17 – 22, 2017 at EYE Filmmuseum in Amsterdam.

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Linoleum International Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival

By Anastasiya | Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 6:09am
Begins: September 28, 2017

LINOLEUM festival aims to support animation artists and to promote animation worldwide. The objective of the Festival is to encourage and celebrate creativity among animators and media artists; popularize contemporary animation and media art in Ukraine. The Festival nominees will be decided upon by the Festival committee. LINOLEUM prize fund – $5000. The Festival will host a variety of workshops and lectures.

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Turku Animated Film Festival 2017

Begins: August 23, 2017

Turku Animated Film Festival aka TAFF is the freshest and loveliest international animated film festival in Finland. The festival programme is an alluring combination of carefully selected animated shorts and celebration around the clock!

The second Turku Animated Film Festival will take place in Turku, August 23-27,2017.

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Cartoons on the Bay Comes to Turin in April 2017

Begins: April 6, 2017

International Cross-media Animation and Children’s Television Festival featuring three days of screenings, workshops and competitions, April 6th – 8th, now open for registration.

New York City Events

Winter Film Awards 6th Annual Indie Film Festival - Feb 23-Mar 4 2017 - NYC

Begins: February 23, 2017

Winter Film Awards 6th annual INDIE FILM FESTIVAL runs Feb 23-Mar 4 in NYC with a jam-packed schedule of 88 films by emerging filmmakers from 30 countries. 

 

All Genres — Free Discussion Panels — $5 Matinees —Bloody Thursday All Horror All Day — Daily Screenings of fantastic films and lots of Free Parties.   Hollywood might ignore women and people of color, but Winter Film Awards celebrates everyone! #WFA2017 #WFASoDiverse.  WinterFilmAwards.com for details

Film Festival Events

Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema WANTS YOUR FILMS!!

Begins: August 4, 2017

The Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema is a non-profit organization established to support the development, and help expand the audiences, of independent cinema from around the globe.

Industry Conference Events

Siggraph Asia 2017 Bangkok

Begins: November 27, 2017

SIGGRAPH Asia 2017's Host City has been officially announced: Bangkok, Thailand! The event will be heading to the land of smiles! 

Industry Conference Events

Siggraph Asia 2016 Macao

Begins: December 5, 2016

Asia’s largest computer graphics conference and exhibition features four days of research papers, demonstrations, and screenings featuring the community's latest technical achievements, and three days of commercial exhibits displaying the industry's current hardware, software, and services.

Animation Events

Animation Nights New York and AniScreen present Definitely Not a Czechoslovak Screening!

By yritag | Friday, October 28, 2016 at 6:22pm
Begins: November 9, 2016

Animation Nights New York and AniScreen present Definitely Not a Czechoslovak Screening! Czech and Slovak Young Animation.

Come out to 180 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038, Wed, Nov 9, 8pm to watch independent animated short films. 

Refreshments, beer and wine are on offer. Admission is free.

Online program:
http://animationnights.blogspot.com/2016/10/animation-nights-new-york-anny-is.html

We hope to see you there! Keep supporting Independent Animation!

Winter Film Awards Events

Winter Film Awards 2017 Indie Film Fest CALL FOR ENTRIES - Early Bird Deadline Sept 1

Begins: February 23, 2017

Winter Film Awards showcases emerging filmmakers from all genres from around the world, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and minority filmmakers.

Submit your latest work now and take advantage of Early Bird Rates! 

Early Bird Deadline September 1 - Regular Deadline October 15 - Late Deadline November 15

Winter Film Awards Events

Celebrate Diversity in Film! 6th Annual Winter Film Awards 2017 CALL FOR ENTRIES

Begins: June 30, 2016

CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 2017 Indie Film Festival featuring emerging filmmakers in all genres from around the world.  Feb 23-Mar4 2017 in NYC!

Awards & Speaker Program Events

AEAF Awards 2016

By dmweditor | Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 6:01am
Begins: August 16, 2016

AEAF Awards 2016 & Speaker Program

CALL FOR ENTRIES
We are now receiving entries for the 2016 AEAF Awards for VISUAL EFFECTS and ANIMATION. The AEAF Awards are in their 19th year, accepting entries from around the world in 14 categories to recognise excellence in VFX and animation created for screened work. The Awards are open to all digital content creators and motion graphics, digital video, animation and effects professionals and students. Entry is FREE of charge.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES - TUFF 1-MINUTE FESTIVAL

By TUFF | Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 12:49pm
Begins: September 10, 2016

TUFF, North America’s longest-running commuter film festival turns 10 this September and is getting ready to celebrate 10 years of outstanding one-minute films from Toronto, across North America and around the world.

Take Up the Challenge. Make a Minute that Counts. Share it with Millions.

TUFF accepts all genres of silent, one-minute film, video, and animation. 

FREE Deadline: May 15th 

An entry fee of $20.00 is required after May 15th. 

Final Deadline: July 15, 2016

Submit: www.torontourbanfilmfestival.com

Animation Events

Winter Film Awards Indie Film Festival – Animation Afternoon Feb 22 NYC #WFA2016 #WFASoDiverse

Begins: February 22, 2016

Winter Film Awards 5th annual INDIE FILM FESTIVAL runs Feb 18-26 in NYC with a jam-packed schedule of 86 films by emerging filmmakers from 26 countries. Free discussion Panels — $5 Animation afternoon —Bloody Thursday all horror all day — daily screenings of fantastic films and free parties every night.

NYC Indie Film Festival Events

Winter Film Awards Indie Film Festival – Feb 18-26 NYC #WFA2016 #WFASoDiverse

Begins: February 18, 2016

Winter Film Awards 5th annual INDIE FILM FESTIVAL runs Feb 18-26 in NYC with a jam-packed schedule of 86 films by emerging filmmakers from 26 countries. Hollywood might ignore women and people of color, but Winter Film Awards celebrates everyone! #WFA2016 #WFASoDiverse

Film Festival Events

Austin Film Festival

Begins: October 13, 2016

Known as the “Writers Festival” since its inception 23 years ago, Austin Film Festival recognizes the importance of narrative at the core of filmmaking. By celebrating the work of storytellers; those committed to crafting intricate worlds, fully-formed characters, and diverse perspectives, AFF bolsters its reputation as a champion for the creator.

 

Make sure to submit your film to AFF’s Oscar®-qualifying Animated Short category! Many animated shorts that play AFF have gone on to be nominated for an Academy Award®, including The Dam Keeper in 2015, Head Over Heels in 2013 and The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore in 2012.

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DOK Leipzig - International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film

Begins: October 26, 2015

Founded in 1955 DOK Leipzig is the oldest documentary festival in the world. From its first edition on animated films were part of the programme which today extends into crossmedia art. This makes Leipzig unique in the international festival landscape. The artistic approach is essential for the selection of multilayered works that reflect reality in its complexity and with radical subjectivity.

The programme includes international competitions for long and short documentary and animated films as well as for animated documentary, for German documentaries and the Next Masters Competition. There are numerous special programmes like the regional focus, a rich historical retrospective, a homage to a master and many more.

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