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GIRAF International Festival of Independent Animation 2027
Category
ANIMATION & FILM FESTIVALS
Dates
12/11/2026 - 15/11/2026
City
Calgary, Canada
Email
Website
Edition
21
Final submission deadline
2026-08-04
Submission/Registration Fee
No
Festival Description
GIRAF International Festival invites submissions for independent, underground, and experimental animation, showcasing Canadian animators and presenting diverse animations from around the globe.
GIRAF International Festival of Independent Animation Call for Entries
Festival call for entries - Currently not open. Submission details will be reported here when announced by the festival.
(Archive)
Eligibility:
- Animated short and feature films created on or after January 1, 2024.
- No commercial works. Music videos are a grey area.
- The festival is aimed at adults.
Categories:
- Animated Feature Films
Films that are 45+ minutes.
- Animated Short Films
Films that are under 30 minutes
Important Information:
Submissions via FilmFreeway
Deadline: August 4, 2026 - Regular Deadline
Event Dates
- From 12/11/2026 to 15/11/2026
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