Festival Description: Thessaloniki Animation Festival promotes the art of animation through its annual gathering, where it presents the best animation films and organizes workshops and master classes led by renowned national and international professionals from various disciplines.Founded in 2015 and based in the heart of Thessaloniki, TAF aims to encourage, add art and promote all aspects of creativity by hosting local as well as international events and activities for kids and adults alike.

2026 TAF | Thessaloniki Animation Festival Call for Entries

The submission of all animated film entries must be in English or have English dubbing or subtitles. Duration must not exceed 20min. All films submitted must be produced in the last 2 years.

Competing Categories for Short Animation Films:

• Animation Short Film
• Student Animation Short Film
• Animation Film about Human Rights
• Kids Short Animation Film
• Balkan Animation Film

Awards:

• 1st Place: Golden Octopus Award
• 2nd Place: Silver Octopus Award
• 3rd Place: Bronze Octopus Award
• Special Awards :
  -Storytelling Award
  -Student Film Award
  -Best Balkan Film Award
  -"Select Respect" Award
  -Audience Award

The Festival is organized by AddArt.

• Read the regulations and submit your film at Filmfreeway
• Deadline: 7 August 2026