University Animation Festival (FUA!)

Festival Description: FUA! is much more than a short film screening event. It welcomes international guests who are leaders in the industry and who take part in talks, masterclasses, and panel discussions to share their experiences, processes, and current perspectives on the sector. In addition, the program includes specialized workshops and networking spaces.

FUA! is born with a clear mission: to discover and promote emerging talent, generate collaborative networks, and bring new generations of animators closer to real opportunities for circulation, learning, and professional connection.

University Animation Festival (FUA!) Call for Entries

2027 Festival call for entries - Currently not open. Submission details will be reported here when announced by the festival.

(2026 Archive)

Eligibility 

• Animated short films created within an academic context may be submitted. 
• Only works produced from January 2023 onward
• Works with a maximum running time of 15 minutes will be accepted
• Short films created in 2D, 3D, stop motion, mixed media, rotoscopy, experimental animation, and any other animated process are accepted.

Categories

• Best Costa Rican Animated Fiction Short Film
• Best Costa Rican Animated Non-Fiction Short Film
• Best International Animated Fiction Short Film
• Best International Animated Non-Fiction Short Film

• Deadline: 15 April 2026
• Applications: via FIlmFreeway

NB: 2027 Festival Dates are tentative