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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  • 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 […]

  • DEADLINE — Fest Anča 2027 — Final Entries

    Final submission deadline; the organizer lists a €10 fee per film for January entries. This is a date reminder, not an all-day submission window; confirm the closing time and time […]

  • DEADLINE — Animafest Zagreb 2027 short films

    Deadline for all short-film competition categories. 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 […]

  • DEADLINE — Fantasia 2027 late

    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 […]

  • Anima Brussels 2027

    Brussels international animation festival. Film submissions closed October 2, 2026; this listing marks the festival dates.Location: Brussels, BelgiumOfficial information and current detailsVerified November 4, 2026. Confirm dates, entry rules, fees […]

  • DEADLINE — SMOF 2027 late / final

    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 […]

  • DEADLINE — Fantasia 2027 extended

    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 […]

  • MONSTRA Lisbon Animation Festival 2027

    Lisbon’s international animation festival presents films across a wide range of techniques, lengths and audiences. Visit the organizer for programme and ticket announcements.Location: Lisbon, PortugalOfficial information and current detailsVerified November […]