Viborg Animation Festival 2026
VAF is Denmark’s largest international animation festival and a celebration of all things animated. The VAF film program is all about presenting great film experiences, where the audience meets and experiences the artists' desire to tell stories and to experiment with animation as craftsmanship.
In addition to the film program VAF also presents workshops, exhibitions, talks, cultural events and a vast industry track featuring seminars and conferences.
VAF is a non-profit festival and is held each year at the end of September in Viborg, region of Jutland, Denmark.
2026 Call for entries:
Call for entries is handled by the Northern Animation Network. Check for details
Films must be completed in 2025 or 2026. Open to all animated films using any technique - analogue, digital, mixed, though AI must be specified - including hybrid productions combining animation with live-action. Maximum duration: 30 minutes
Awards:
VAF Best Short Film Award €600
VAF Best Experimental Award €600
VAF Best Graduation Award €600
Zeitgeist Award €600 – given to a film that best represents a current topic
Children's Choice Award
Audience Choice Award
New Danish Talent Award (only Danish-produced animated short film) Prize of 25.000 DKK (€3345) + a residency in Filmværksted Viborg.
ANIDOX: VR Award (submission via https://anidox.com/anidoxvr/)
- Deadline: 3 May 2026 (short films), 14 June 2026 (student/commissioned films)
2023 Coverage
2022 Festival Coverage
Event Dates
- From 07/09/2026 to 13/09/2026
