Kaboom Animation Festival

Kaboom Animation Festival is an annual event that serves as a platform for showcasing the latest and most innovative international animation. The festival features a wide range of animated works, from cutting-edge experimental arthouse films to colorful stories for families and kids. It is organized by the Kaboom Animation Festival Foundation and takes place both physically in cinemas and online on their platform. The festival attracts animation professionals and fans alike, providing an opportunity for them to meet, inspire each other, and enjoy everything animation has to offer. 

Kaboom Animation Festival is the result of a merger between two of the Netherlands’ biggest animation festivals - KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival and the Holland Animation Film Festival (HAFF). The merger was announced in 2018, and the first edition of Kaboom Animation Festival took place across Utrecht and Amsterdam in November 2019. The festival’s two halves are distinct in their focus. The Utrecht event is centered on kids’ animation, while the Amsterdam segment features a more adult-oriented lineup of shorts and features. This merger has allowed for a broader audience reach, combining the quirky, eclectic programming of KLIK with a family-oriented approach in Utrecht.

The 2024 edition of the festival is scheduled to take place between 5 and 14 April 2024.