Festival & Events Calendar

Discover animation and stop-motion festivals, film submission deadlines, creative technology conferences, and horror, sci-fi and comic conventions around the world.

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  • Manchester Animation Festival 2026

    Animation screenings, filmmaker talks and industry events. The published programme includes Aardman and stop-motion studio El Taller del Chucho.Location: Manchester, United KingdomOfficial information and current detailsVerified November 4, 2026. Confirm dates, entry rules, fees and local deadline times with the organizer.

  • Manchester Animation Festival 2026 — Online Programme

    Online selections and recorded talks extend the festival beyond its in-person dates. Check individual programmes and viewing access with the festival.Location: OnlineOfficial information and current detailsVerified November 4, 2026. Confirm dates, entry rules, fees and local deadline times with the organizer.

  • DEADLINE — SMOF 2027 earlybird

    Stop-motion festival entry deadline. Categories and fees vary; use the organizer’s FilmFreeway listing. This is a date reminder, not an all-day submission window; confirm the closing time and time zone on the official submission page.Location: Online submissionOfficial information and current detailsVerified November 4, 2026. Confirm dates, entry rules, fees and local deadline times with the […]

  • DEADLINE — ITFS 2027 — Short Film Competitions

    Deadline for the International, Student, Tricks for Kids and Trickstar Nature short-film competitions. Check the regulations for running-time and eligibility limits. This is a date reminder, not an all-day submission window; confirm the closing time and time zone on the official submission page.Location: Online submissionOfficial information and current detailsVerified November 4, 2026. Confirm dates, entry […]

  • DEADLINE — Fest Anča 2027 — Free Earlybird

    Last day of the free earlybird submission period for eligible animated films and music videos. This is a date reminder, not an all-day submission window; confirm the closing time and time zone on the official submission page.Location: Online submissionOfficial information and current detailsVerified November 4, 2026. Confirm dates, entry rules, fees and local deadline times […]

  • DEADLINE — Fantasia 2027 earlybird

    Submission deadline for the Montréal genre-film festival. Check the official FAQ and linked submission platform for categories and fees. This is a date reminder, not an all-day submission window; confirm the closing time and time zone on the official submission page.Location: Online submissionOfficial information and current detailsVerified November 4, 2026. Confirm dates, entry rules, fees […]