GLAS Animation Festival 2026

Festival Description

Glas Animation Festival introduces new ideas and expands the scope of animation by bringing new voices, new talents, new themes, and a new generation of independent filmmakers and curators to the United States. It exhibits films from local and international artists and filmmakers across the animation spectrum, creating a community and space for industry veterans, historians, animation enthusiasts, and emerging talent from diverse backgrounds to come together, share, learn, and appreciate the animated art form in a critical context.

2026 GLAS Animation Festival Call for Entries

The festival accepts all types of animated short films including:

• Narrative Shorts
• Non-Narrative/Experimental Shorts
• Undergraduate Shorts
• Graduate Shorts
• Commissioned Shorts
• Live-action hybrid

Further requirements

• GLAS welcomes all animation techniques made by people
• Films may not be made by AI
• Films must be completed after January 1st 2025
• Short films submitted must not exceed 45 minutes
• Short films that are online are eligible for selection
• Each applicant must be the rightful owner of submitted films and own all literary and musical rights
• Films must be comprised of a minimum of 30% animation to be in consideration for competition

JURY AND AWARDS
Members of the jury for competition categories are selected by the Lead Programmer and Festival Director.

• GRAND PRIX
• HIGH RISK
• NEW TALENT
• AUDIENCE AWARD
• BEST US FILM

Submission

Submissions operate on a rolling basis: Early bird: 31 May 2026 (free of charge), regular: 30 June 2026 (requires a fee), late: 15 October 2026 (requires a fee)

Submit online via FilmFreeway

• For the 2019 Glas Animation Grant Programme, see here