Submission Deadline for "AniMakers" Closed

The submission period for the competitive program of the IV Voronezh International Animation Festival “AniMakers” has ended. This year, the festival received 4,010 submissions from 110 countries around the world, including India, Brazil, Turkey, China, Uzbekistan, and many others.

The competitive program will feature both Russian and international animated feature films, short films, and series created no earlier than January 1, 2024.

The competition for school animation works received 318 submissions from students in grades 5-11 across Russia and the CIS countries. The competition includes both individual and group projects, works by independent animators, and films created in children's animation studios and clubs.

Submissions for the Animation Project Pitching continue and will be accepted until March 22, 2026. Don’t miss the chance to submit your project!

A list of films that will be included in the competitive and non-competitive programs will be published in early April. The jury will consist of both Russian and international professionals, as well as animation industry experts.

The IV Voronezh International Animation Festival “AniMakers” will take place from May 22-25, 2026, in Voronezh.

The project is supported by the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives, Governor A.V. Gusev, and the Government of the Voronezh Region.