Animatu Digital Animation Festival 2008Beja, PortugalOct. 15-19, 2008Deadline; July 30, 2008
Animatu is an animation festival dedicated to digital. The festival holds an international shorts competition (with some categories open only to Portuguese schools), workshops and talks, among other activities. The 2008 edition will take place at Pax Julia - Municipal Theatre. For more information, visit www.festivalanimatu.com.
Rome International Film Festival 2008Rome, Georgia, USASept. 4-7, 2008Deadline: June 1, 2008
Animation Block Party 2008Brooklyn, New York, USAJuly 25-27, 2008Deadline: June 4, 2008
Animation Block Party 2008 is now open for submissions. 2008 ABP prizes include copies of Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Studio, Boinx I-Stop Motion, designer bags from Crumpler, subscriptions to ANIMATION MAGAZINE, DVDs and a special production grant for the winner of best student film.
Savannah Film Festival 2008Savannah, Georgia, USAOct. 25 - Nov. 1, 2008Deadline: June 16, 2008
The Savannah Film Festival is hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design and accepts professional and student films. Competition categories include animation, documentary feature, documentary short, narrative feature, narrative short and student. To be eligible for the student competition, entrants must be enrolled in an academic institution or have completed their film while enrolled.
San Francisco Frozen Film FestivalSan Francisco, California, USAJuly 2008Deadline: May 31, 2008
European Animation Masterclass (EAM) 2008Halle (Saale), GermanyApril 1 - Oct. 31, 2008Deadline: Jan. 31, 2008
17th Woods Hole Film FestivalCape Cod, Massachusetts, USAJuly 26 - Aug. 2, 2008Deadline: May 1, 2008
The 17th Woods Hole Film Festival is one of the premiere independent film festivals in New England and is dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging filmmakers, with a special section for filmmakers from New England. Held each summer on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the Woods Hole Film Festival is seeking film and screenplay entries. More information can be found at www.woodsholefilmfestival.org or by emailing info@woodsholefilmfestival.org(link sends e-mail).
The New Strand Film Festival 2008West Liberty, Iowa, USAMay 2-4, 2008Deadline: Feb. 14, 2008
The New Strand Film Festival, held in an historic downtown theater, will feature three days of independent films, with Sunday highlighting children's films. This small Iowa festival offers independent filmmakers the opportunity to get involved with their audiences without the hassles of larger festivals. For further information, visit www.newstrandfilmfestival.org or email jmcmahon@wlpl.org(link sends e-mail).
International Family Film Festival (IFFF)Hollywood, California, USAFeb. 28 - March 2, 2008Deadline: Jan. 10, 2008
2008 Philadelphia Film & Animation FestivalPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USAApril 3-16, 2008Deadline: Jan. 20, 2008
The Philadelphia Film Society in conjunction with The University of the Arts will be presenting The Philadelphia Animation Festival as part of special programming in this year's Philadelphia Film Festival. From April 3-16, the city of Philadelphia will celebrate the art of animation with showcases that include work from around the world.
Big Island Film Festival 2008Waikoloa Beach, Hawai'i, USAMay 15-18, 2008Deadline: Feb. 1, 2008
Big Island Film Festival takes place at Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. One indoor venue and two under the stars, as well as filmmaker panels, awards and social events, great weather, beautiful beaches and outstanding resorts of Waikoloa Beach make this a very special location for a film festival. Submit narrative films only -- no documentaries -- by Feb. 1, 2008. For more information, visit www.bigislandfilmfestival.com.
FJORG!, the International Animation Contest, will return at the upcoming SIGGRAPH conference in 2008. FJORG! is an "iron animator" event in which 16 competing teams from around the world have 32 hours to create the most impressive character-driven animation of at least 15 seconds in length adhering to at least one of two themes and using at least one of 16 sound bites.
Brainwash Movie Festival 2008Oakland, California, USAMay 10, 2008Deadline: May 10, 2008
9th Annual Woodstock Museum Film/Video FestivalWoodstock, New York, USAAug. 29-31, 2008Deadline: July 31, 2008
The Woodstock Museum is hosting its 9th film/video festival with the theme of "Freedom." The festival screens completed features, documentaries and shorts in all genres, including animation and digital media, as well as works in progress. All films must be in English or have English subtitles. The early deadline is March 31, the regular deadline is June 30, and the late deadline is July 31, 2008.
Hollywood Film Festival 2008Hollywood, California, USAOct. 15-20, 2008Deadline: June 30, 2008
The Hollywood Film Festival is comprised of 10 separate film festivals, including the Hollywood Animation Film Festival. The event was created to bridge the gap between established Hollywood and the global creative community, as well as to honor excellence in the art of filmmaking.
Stony Brook Film Festival 2008Long Island, New York, USAJuly 17-26, 2008Deadline: May 1, 2008
The Stony Brook Film Festival is a filmmaker-friendly, well-attended festival that takes place at a 1000-seat theater with a 40-foot screen. It features independent features and shorts in competition, premieres, special screenings, filmmaker panels and receptions. The event is held at Staller Center for the Arts on the campus of Stony Brook University. For more information, visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com.
I've Seen Films International Short Film Festival 2008Milano, ItalySept. 2008Deadline: March 17, 2008
South Beach Animation Festival 2008South Beach, Florida, USAApril 3-5, 2008Deadline: Feb. 29, 2008
The South Beach International Animation Festival celebrates animation film and other cartoon art forms with screenings and special events taking place at a variety of venues around Miami Beach and Miami Dade County. In addition to juried film screenings, the festival hosts art exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, seminars, and discussions. For more information, visit southbeachanimationfest.com.
Hiroshima 2008Hiroshima, JapanAug. 7-11, 2008Deadline: April 1, 2008
Hiroshima International Animation Film Festival is a biannual event celebrating the best in animated film. Created in 1985, the festival celebrates love and peace through the art of animation, under the endorsement of ASIFA and according to its rules. The festival includes competitions, special programs, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, etc. The festival will begin accepting entries Feb. 1, 2008. For more information, visit www.urban.ne.jp/home/hiroanim/.
Moondance 2008Hollywood, California, USASept. 2008Deadline: May 1, 2008
CGSociety-NVIDIA NVArt CompetitionWorld Wide WebFeb. 1, 2008Deadline: Jan. 7, 2008
CGSociety and NVIDIA are hosting the first NVArt competition. The "Amazing Creations" contest for digital artists has a prize pool valued at over $21,000.
Submissions will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges, including:
* Pascal Blanche, Concept Artist/Art Director, Ubisoft* Francisco Cortina, 3D Artist* Lorne Lanning, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Oddworld Inhabitants
35th International Research ConferenceValencia, SpainSept. 7-10, 2008Deadline: Feb. 1, 2008
Portland Women's Film Festival 2008May 15-18, 2008Deadline: Feb. 21, 2008
The Portland Women's Film Festival (aka POW Fest) focuses on the cinematic contribution of women filmmakers from around the world. Scheduled for May 15-18 2008, the roster of events will include an exhibition of films made by women, filmmaker panels and workshops. Check http://www.powfest.com or contact justjohnd@sourappleproductions.com(link sends e-mail) for more information.
10th Annual California Independent Film FestivalLivermore, California, USAApril 16-20, 2008Deadline: Dec. 31, 2007
The 10th Annual California Independent Film Festival will take place in Northern California's Livermore Valley Wine Country. Over 60 feature films, shorts, music videos and documentaries from all over the world will be screened during the five-day event, where several Hollywood legends will be honored for their work in independent motion pictures. For more information, visit the festival site at www.caindiefest.com.
Jackson Hole Film Festival 2008Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USAJune 5-9, 2008Deadline: Feb. 22, 2008
The 5th annual Jackson Hole Film Festival is a competitive film festival that keeps the spotlight on independent filmmakers. Eighty films will be screened for over 6,500 attendees. Evening events, bands, and high-profile forums will enrich the festival and give filmmakers a chance to network with film industry veterans. The festival's regular submission deadline is Jan. 31, 2008 and the final deadline is Feb. 22nd.
