Ionian Contemporary Animation Festival ICONA 2026

Description:

The aim of the Ionian Contemporary Animation Festival ICONA, which is organized by the Department of Audio and Visual Arts of the Ionian University, is to present the best from the field of animation from all around the world.

The festival also aims to preserve and help develop the cultural heritage of animated film, contribute to creation of new films, provide ground for potential international co-productions and encourages dialogue between professionals, filmmakers and the public.

2026 Ionian Contemporary Animation Festival ICONA Call for Entries

• Only films made after September 10 2024 can enter the competition. 
• More than 50% of the film is an animation; the animation technology used in the film is not restricted.
• Film duration minimum 2mins, maximum 24mins.

The competition program of ICONA consists of the following categories:

Category I. Competition of Short Films
Category II. Competition of Student Films

The jurors give out the following awards:

a) The Award for the Best Short Film comes with a financial prize of 300 EUR.
b) The Award for the Best Student Film comes with a financial prize of 300 EUR.
c) The Audience Award for the Best Short Film
d) The Audience Award for the Best Student Film
e) Honorary Distinctions in Category I
f) Honorary Distinctions in Category II

• Submit via FilmFreeway
• Deadline: 10 September 2026