ANIMAGE Festival International Festival 2026 | Opportunity for Animation Filmmakers
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design
Job locationBrazil
Deadline2026-06-30
Opportunity description
The ANIMAGE Festival is considered one of the leading animation film festivals in Latin America. It has been held annually in the city of Recife, Brazil, since 2008. The festival focuses on supporting animation filmmakers and artists from around the world and combines film screenings, competitions, artistic workshops, and educational activities related to animation and motion arts.
Festival Concept:
The festival opens submissions for animation filmmakers, students, and artists to participate with their films in several competitive categories. It aims to:
- Support emerging talents in the field of animation
- Showcase animation films from different countries around the world
- Promote cultural and artistic exchange
- Provide an international platform for young directors and artists
Available Categories:
- Animated short films
- Children’s films
- Student films
- Animated feature films
- Experimental and artistic projects
Benefits
- Screening of selected films at an international festival in Brazil
- Cash prizes of up to 8,000 Brazilian Real for selected categories
- Opportunity to receive the official ANIMAGE award
- Chance to connect with international filmmakers and animation experts
- Participation in specialized workshops and masterclasses
Eligibility criteria
- Open to all nationalities
- Available for both professionals and students
- Submitted works must be recently produced
- Short films, feature films, and student films are accepted