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7 ‘Pixels & Pencils’ Panel Directors Talk Big Swings and Big Dreams

Alex Woo, Domee Shi, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Ugo Bienvenu, Kent Seki and Maïlys Vallade took to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival stage to share their anxiety over standing firm on big creative risks when others voiced considerable doubt, in what was only half-jokingly called a ‘directors therapy session.’

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Animateka International Animated Film Festival Runs December 1-7

Begins: December 1, 2025

Slovenia’s weeklong animation festival promises to deliver the best and latest productions from the Eastern and Central European film scene

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MOVE Summit 2026

Begins: February 18, 2026

Scotland’s premiere animation gathering takes place February 18-21; submissions are now open for the 2026 short film competition.

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12th Annual New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival

Begins: November 21, 2025

The one-of-a-kind festival returns to its airport home November 21-25 with films, lectures, and exhibitions from Japanese and international creators.

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Los Angeles Animation Festival 2025

Begins: December 6, 2025

The international animation festival, founded in 2007, is dedicated to indie and student films; the festival runs December 6-7.

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MIA 2025 Presents Program of Panels, Presentations

The Rome event, which runs through October 10, features over 80 sessions, including panels, seminars, workshops and 5 showcases with 44 Italian and international titles across Animation, Doc & Factual, Drama, and Film.

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Manchester Animation Festival 2025

Begins: November 9, 2025

MAF 2025 returns November 9-13 to HOME, celebrating all things animation with exclusive panel sessions, guest lectures, and student-led programming.

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Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2025

Begins: October 23, 2025

FAF 2025 returns to Fredrikstad, Norway with a full program celebrating the dynamic storytelling of global animation October 23-26.

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On the Road to Vancouver Headline News

‘Filante’ Takes Best in Show at SPARK ANIMATION 2025

‘We’re Kinda Different,’ ‘What We Leave Behind,’ ‘Gauze,’ and ’18 Months’ also notch wins; Willie Ito receives the Lifetime Achievement Award; awards ceremony set for September 21 - screenings begin September 18, while conference runs September 20-21.

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On the Road to Stuttgart Headline News

ITFS 2026 Call for Entries is Now Open

The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film has begun accepting film submissions - the deadline for the short film competition is November 15, 2025; the deadline for the feature-length film competition is January 15, 2026.

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On the Road to Vancouver Headline News

SPARK CG Announces SPARK ANIMATION 2025 Program

Festival screenings begin September 18 with Kid Koala’s ‘Space Cadet;’ conference, which runs September 20-21, will open with a Brad Bird talk; presentations on the making of ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Pixar Animation’s ‘Elio,’ the adaptation of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits,’ and ‘In Your Dreams’ are scheduled.

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On the Road to Ottawa Headline News

Sing, Dance, Slay in Ottawa: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along and Director Q&A Set

OIAF 2025 will help seal the Honmoon with a special screening of the hugely successful Netflix musical adventure, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans on-hand to discuss; Kevin Gillis will talk all things ‘The Raccoons’ at the Animation Exposé.

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SCAD AnimationFest 2025 Returns to Atlanta

‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh, along with ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ writers/directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will be honored at the festival, which runs September 25-27; the 3-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and presentations from SCAD Alumni students, alumni and industry creatives.

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Portland's Celebrating All Things Animated Headline News

2025 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology Announces Panels

Running August 6-10, the event plans a range of insightful talks, featuring industry experts discussing the future of storytelling, animation, and media, starting August 8.

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Keep it Short! Headline News

72 Shorts to Compete at OIAF 2025

The final set of competitive short films were selected from a record 2,850 entries in the Commissioned, Narrative, Non-Narrative, Student and Canadian Student categories; festival runs September 25-29 in Ottawa.

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ANIMEX 2025

Begins: November 16, 2025

The international festival of animation, games, and VFX runs November 16-21, 2025, at Teesside University in the U.K.

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'Arco,' 'The Night Boots' Take Top Awards at Annecy 2025

Ugo Bienvenu's 2D feature film and the pinscreen short by Pierre-Luc Granjon are among the 23 winners at the jam packed 49th festival edition that saw a record 18,200 accredited attendees from 118 countries.

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WIA at Annecy Headline News

Lineup Set for WIA World Summit at Annecy 2025

9^th edition of the day-long symposium, running next Monday, June 9, will feature panels and conversations spotlighting key thought leaders, filmmakers, and executives discussing the theme, ‘The Future is Animated’

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Call for entries Etiuda&Anima International Film Festival 2025 - October 14–19, 2025

The 32nd Etiuda&Anima International Film Festival Oc. 14-19 2025 has opened its call for entries.

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Recognizing the Best in Animation Headline News

‘Butterfly,’ ‘Hunting’ Take Top Honors at ITFS 2025

The festival wrapped its 32nd edition with a May 10 ceremony honoring winners of the main competition, with Florence Miailhe and Lea Favre, respectively, taking home the big awards.

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Animation Nation, DreamWorks Channel Team for 2025 ANSEA Awards ‘Short Film’ Category

The second edition of the awards invites aspiring and professional filmmakers from ASEAN member nations to submit 2-minute original short films exploring the theme of ‘family;’ submissions open through August 15.

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Heading to Oregon! Headline News

Stop-Motion Exhibit Heads to Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

‘Animation: Script to Screen’ will feature artists from collaborating studios such as LAIKA, HouseSpecial, ShadowMachine, and Tippett Studio, running from June 20 - 22.

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Annecy 2025 is Coming! Headline News

Annecy 2025 Official Feature Film Selections Revealed

Out of 130 film submissions, 10 make the Official Competition, with 11 selected for the Contrachemp Competition; festival runs June 8-14.

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Cannes’ Annecy Animation Showcase Lineup Revealed

5 titles to be highlighted as part of the Festival de Cannes’ Animation Day on May 18: ‘Julián,’ ‘Sunny,’ ‘Ana, en passant,’ ‘Dante,’ and ‘Mu Yi and the Handsome General.’

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Heading to Spain! Headline News

Animayo Gran Canaria Presents 20th Edition Preview

Running May 7-10, the event will feature more than 40 guests and keynote speakers participating in 14 masterclasses, 15 educational talks, five workshops, six premieres and screenings, three auteur presentations, five school stands, 20 talent booths, two exhibitions, and 18 hours dedicated to recruitment, portfolio reviews, and signings.