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Toon Dook International Animation Festival
10/10/2027 - 11/10/2027
Event Description:
Toon Dook International Animation Festival is a dynamic new event in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary animation.
Toon Dook International Animation Festival Call for Entries:
Festival call for entries - Currently not open. Submission details will be reported here when announced by the festival.
(Archive)
Eligibility
– Open to all animated films under 30 minutes
– All animation techniques are accepted (2D, 3D, stop motion, mixed media, etc.)
– AI-generated films are accepted only in the Experimental AI Animated Films category
The festival accepts submissions in four competition categories:
– International Short Animated Films
– Kyrgyz Student Animated Films
– Central Asian Animated Films
– Experimental AI Animated Films
The two-day festival also features:
– Masterclasses by international guests
– Art alley and live illustration
– Ceramic workshops and real-time art creation
– Networking zones
– Music surprise and open-air atmosphere
- Festival regulations and submission via FilmFreeway
- Deadline: Earlybird: 15 August 2026, Standard: 20 September 2026
NB: 2027 Festival Dates are Tentative
Event Dates
- From 10/10/2027 to 11/10/2027
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