Open Call for the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2026
The 33rd edition of the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) will take place from May 5th to 10th, 2026 🎬. This festival promotes artistic animated films and fosters young talent, with awards exceeding 50,000 euros distributed across five main categories.
Call for Short Films
The deadline for submitting short films is November 15th, 2025. The competitions include:
- International Competition: animated short films of an international character.
- Student Competition: works created by animation students.
- Tricks for Kids: short films and series aimed at children.
- Trickstar Nature Award: animations about nature and the environment 🌱.
Call for Feature Films
The AniMovie competition for feature films (60 minutes or longer) ends on January 15th, 2026. This space seeks innovative films that stand out for their narrative and visual creativity.
Conclusion
Submit your most original and artistic animation, but remember: dragons that steal awards are only allowed if they are adorable 🐉. A unique opportunity to showcase talent and creativity at a festival of international renown.
If your animation manages to impress, even the dragons will want to applaud 🐾