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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Dates can change. Please confirm schedules, eligibility, fees and deadline time zones with the organizer before submitting or making travel plans.

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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Animateka 2026

    International animation festival featuring regional shorts, student work, films for children and VR animation. Submissions for this edition closed July 15, 2026.Location: Ljubljana, SloveniaOfficial information and current detailsVerified November 4, […]

  • 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 […]

  • SIGGRAPH Asia 2026

    Conference and exhibition for computer graphics and interactive techniques at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.Location: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOfficial information and current detailsVerified November 4, 2026. Confirm dates, entry rules, fees […]

  • DEADLINE — MONSTRA 2027 — Portuguese Competition

    Portuguese Competition deadline, listed as 23:59. This category has Portuguese production and director eligibility requirements; check the regulations and organizer’s local time. This is a date reminder, not an all-day […]

  • DEADLINE — Anifilm 2027 submissions

    The announced entry deadline for animated films, VR and videogames. Consult the category-specific eligibility rules. This is a date reminder, not an all-day submission window; confirm the closing time and […]

  • DEADLINE — Fest Anča 2027 — Regular Entries

    Regular entry period ends; the organizer lists a €5 submission fee per film for December entries. This is a date reminder, not an all-day submission window; confirm the closing time […]

  • DEADLINE — Fantasia 2027 regular

    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 […]

  • DEADLINE — ITFS 2027 — AniMovie Features

    Submission deadline for the AniMovie animated feature competition, for films of at least 60 minutes. This is a date reminder, not an all-day submission window; confirm the closing time and […]

  • DEADLINE — SMOF 2027 regular

    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 […]