Calling All Animators! Submit Your Work to the Brighton International Animation Festival

Late Deadline: January 11, 2025

Attention all animators, filmmakers, and creative minds! The Brighton International Animation Festival is back, and submissions are now open for the 2025 event. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a passionate student, or an emerging talent, this is your chance to showcase your animated masterpiece on an international stage.

Why Submit?

This festival isn’t just about screening films—it’s about celebrating the art of animation in all its forms. From documentaries and narrative pieces to music videos and experimental films, the festival embraces every genre and technique. With categories for Best International Film, Best UK Film, and Best Student Film, there are plenty of opportunities to gain recognition.

Submissions are judged by external guest judges who bring expertise and insight to the process. Plus, the festival provides a platform to connect with a global audience of animation enthusiasts and industry professionals.

What You Need to Know

• Eligibility:

  • Films must have been made since 2022.

  • All animated techniques and genres are welcome.

  • Submissions must include English subtitles

• Submission Details:

  • All films must be submitted via FilmFreeway.

  • Works-in-progress are not accepted.

  • Films must adhere to copyright laws.

• Deadlines:

  • Regular Deadline: December 11, 2024

  • Late Deadline: January 11, 2025

  • Notification Date: February 28, 2025

• Event Dates: April 4–6, 2025

Why Is There a Submission Fee?

Unlike many animation festivals in central and eastern Europe, UK-based festivals don’t receive public or government funding. The Brighton International Animation Festival is a not-for-profit event, and submission fees go directly toward covering festival expenses. Your contribution makes this celebration of animation possible.

Get Involved

If selected, you’ll need to provide a high-resolution export of your film and a still image for promotional purposes. By submitting, you also grant permission for non-commercial use of stills and trailers to promote the festival.

This is more than an opportunity to win a prize—it’s a chance to connect, share, and inspire through animation. Whether you’re based in the UK or anywhere else in the world, submit your film today and be part of something extraordinary.

👉 Submit Now on FilmFreeway: Brighton International Animation Festival Submissions

Don’t miss your chance to shine!