While the animation world has its eyes on the Annecy International Animation Film Festival this month, there are plenty of other opportunities you should have on your radar. We’ve rounded up some of them below.
You’re welcome 😉
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Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF) 2026
Deadline: 30/06/26 AND 31/07/26
Rewards: Academy Award Qualifying status + Up to ~$7,800 cash prize
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Website: Official Website
Instagram: @biaf.ani
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2027
Deadline: 15/09/26
Rewards: Up to €40k, premiere at festival, and international market distribution
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Website: Official Website
Instagram: @filmfestrotterdam
21st Animest Bucharest International Animation Film Festival
Deadline: 01/07/26
Rewards: Academy Award Qualifying status + Trophy + more
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Website: Official Website
Instagram: @animest.ro
Animateka International Animated Film Festival 2026
Deadline: 15/07/26
Rewards: International screening showcases
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Official Website
Instagram: @animateka_festival
ANIDOX:LAB Residency 2026
Deadline: 31/07/26
Rewards: Development lab + residency in Denmark
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Official Website
Instagram: @animationworkshop
Factual Animation Film Festival (FAFF) 2026
Deadline: 31/07/26
Rewards: European screenings + feature distribution opportunities
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Official Website
Instagram: @faffestival
Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) 2026
Deadline: 31/07/26
Rewards: Screenings + high-profile networking
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Official Website
Instagram: @mcranimation
Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival 2026
Deadline: 17/08/26
Rewards: Up to 1,000,000 JPY (~$6,400) cash prize + trophy
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Official Website
Anima – Brussels International Animation Film Festival 2027
Deadline: 02/10/26
Rewards: Academy Award Qualifying status + trophies
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Official Website
Instagram: @animafestival
Kaboom Animation Festival 2027
Deadline: 05/10/26
Rewards: Oscar, BAFTA, and Annie Award qualifying consideration + cash prizes
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
Official Website
Instagram: @kaboomfestival
If you need help applying to any of these opportunities, email us at hello@trybeafrica.com so we can offer you professional support.
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Disclaimer: We are simply sharing these creative opportunities for your reference. Please make sure to independently read and double-check each platform’s official website for their full terms and conditions (T&Cs), guidelines, and specific submission rules before applying. All opportunities listed below are open to international applicants, including creators from African countries.
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