Event Description:

Born as a festival dedicated to independent filmmakers and experimental visions, VHFF has always supported authors who challenge traditional storytelling and explore new ways of creating images, emotions and experiences.

Today, Video Hackers Film Festival is a global online platform celebrating:

Independent Short Films 
AI Cinema & Artificial Intelligence in Filmmaking
Experimental Films and New Visual Languages 
International Emerging Filmmakers

2026 Video Hacker Film Festival Call for Entries

Fiction 
• Documentary 
• Animation 
• Experimental Film 
• Music Video 
• AI Generated Film 
• Digital and Hybrid Cinema

Animation:

This category is a celebration of the limitless possibilities of animated storytelling. Open to works created in any animation style—from traditional 2D and stop-motion to cutting-edge 3D and experimental techniques—this section highlights the creativity and artistry that bring stories, characters, and ideas to life. We welcome animated films from all genres and themes, whether they explore fantastical worlds, convey heartfelt emotions, or push the boundaries of imagination. This category is a tribute to the skill and vision of animators who craft compelling narratives and mesmerizing visuals frame by frame. Bring your animated creations to the screen and enchant audiences with the magic of movement and storytelling

• Festival Regulations and submissions via FilmFreeway
• Deadline: 31 October 2026