Canlandıranlar International Animation Film Festival 2026

About the Festival: The Canlandıranlar International Animation Film Festival has been organised annually by the Canlandıranlar Association since 2011. 
Dedicated entirely to animation, the festival contributes to the development of animation culture in Türkiye through its international competition programmes, feature film screenings, retrospective programmes, masterclasses, workshops, and industry events. 
Over the years, the festival has welcomed internationally acclaimed animation artists including Peter Lord, Nelson Shin, Florence Miailhe, and many other influential figures, helping to establish lasting cultural connections between the Turkish animation community and animation professionals from around the world.

Call for Entries 2026:

Eligibility:

- Any frame-by-frame created animation (produced for cinema, television, or other screening platforms) may apply to the festival.
- Only films completed after October 2025 will be accepted. Films that have previously applied to the Canlandiranlar Film Festival will not be considered.
- Films must be no longer than 30 minutes.

Awards:

International Competition:
Best Film
Best Director
Best Script
Best First Film
Best Student Film
Best Sound Design
Best Experimental

National Competition:
Best Turkish Film
Best Script
Best Sound Design
Best Experimental

Audience Award (determined by audience voting, National & International)

Important Information:

• Application via FilmFreeway
• Application deadline: 17 July 2026