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Detroit International Festival of Animation 2027
Category
ANIMATION & FILM FESTIVALS
Date
01 February 2027
City
Detroit, United States
Email
Website
Edition
12
Final submission deadline
2027-02-01
Submission/Registration Fee
Yes
Festival Description
Detroit International Festival of Animation invites submissions of international animated works of all styles, genres, mediums, and contexts, whether traditionally hand-drawn, stop-motion, CGI, or any form of digital animation. With particular attention to very short films (under 1 min, under 3 min).
2027 Detroit International Festival of Animation Call for Entries
Eligibility:
- You must be the film’s writer, director, producer, or distributor.
- The total running time must not exceed 15 minutes.
- Non-English films must include English subtitles.
- A review copy must be available for viewing via FilmFreeway.
- If selected, your film must be provided in a downloadable digital format.
Categories:
- Under 1 Min
- 1-3 Mins
- 3-5 Mins
- 5-10 Mins
- Over 10 Mins
Important Information:
- Submissions via FilmFreeway
- Deadline: February 1, 2027
Event Dates
- 03 April 2027
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