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Animinimist Festival

animinimist-2026
Category
ANIMATION & FILM FESTIVALS
Dates

03/09/2027 - 10/09/2027

City
Tallinn, Estonia
Website
https://animinimist.ee
Edition
1
Final submission deadline
2026-06-20
Submission/Registration Fee
No

FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION

Animinimist Festival is an international animation festival dedicated to young audiences, showcasing a carefully curated selection of animated shorts created for children and youth. This inclusive and accessible festival presents age-tailored programmes for a wide range of viewers — from preschoolers to high school students. It is designed as an introduction to the school year, with a focus on school group visits, educational activities, and active participation of young audiences. In addition to screenings of author-driven animation, the programme includes workshops, an exhibition, and opportunities for young viewers to take part in jury work. Alongside the main events in Tallinn and Tartu, the festival aims to make the film and education programme accessible to schools across Estonia. The children’s and youth animation festival ANIMINIMIST is a sister of festival Animist Tallinn.

 

Animinimist Festival Call for Entries

Festival call for entries - Currently not open. Submission details will be reported here when announced by the festival.

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  • Eligible films must have been completed between 2020 and 2025.
  • All submitted films must be suitable for a young audience (ages 3–16)
  • Films are eligible for the competition programme if they have not been broadcast on Estonian television programs and have not been released in Estonian cinemas
  • Films selected for the educational programme – must not be widely known to Estonian audiences.

 

NB: 2027 Festival Dates are Tentative

 
 

Event Dates

  • From 03/09/2027 to 10/09/2027

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