Anima 2025 Opens Film Submissions: Participate in Brussels’ Premier Animation Festival
Anima 2025, the renowned Brussels International Animation Film Festival, has officially opened its call for entries. Scheduled to take place from February 28 to March 9, 2025, this upcoming 44th edition promises to celebrate the art of animation with a diverse selection of films from around the world.
Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their works for free by September 30, 2024. Anima 2025 is an Academy Award®-qualifying festival for the Best Animated Short Film, offering a significant platform for animated filmmakers to showcase their talents. The festival is open to films completed after June 2023 and accepts entries in the following categories:
- Feature Films
- Feature Films for Children
- International Professional Short Films
- International Student Films
- International Short Films for a Young Audience
- National Short Films
In addition to these competitive categories, Anima 2025 will feature a vibrant array of events, screenings, and networking opportunities for animators and industry professionals.
This year, the visual identity of Anima 2025 will be crafted by the talented artist Raman Djafari. A preliminary glimpse of the festival poster has been shared, with the full design set to be revealed in September.
"We look forward to discovering the innovative and creative films that will be submitted," said a festival spokesperson. "Anima has always been a platform for both emerging and established talents in the animation industry."
Filmmakers interested in participating can submit their films via the festival’s online form. As the festival approaches, anticipation builds for another exciting celebration of animation in Brussels.