ABIFF

📣 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – ABIFF #6

Are you working with animation, film, or moving image culture?

Animation Bucharest International Film Festival #6 (ABIFF), in partnership with UNATC, invites you to submit your proposal for the International Hybrid Academic Conference:

Animation: Creativity, Practice, and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

✨ Join a space for dialogue between artistic practice, research, and education
🌍 Hybrid format: Bucharest + online
📅 6 June 2026
⏳ Deadline: 24 May 2026

🔗 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/yUJQBsLcfqy5LoDZ6


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Animation Bucharest International Festival #6 is produced by Mockra Productions and co-financed by The Administration of the National Cultural Fund (AFCN).
The project does not necessarily represent the official position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN shall not be held liable for the project's content or any use to which the project outcome might be put. These are the sole responsibility of the beneficiary of the funding.

⏳ LAST CALL FOR ANIMATORS ⏳

🎬 Got a short animated film (under 25 min, produced after Jan 2025)?
This is your moment to showcase your vision, connect with an international community, and compete for awards.

The late deadline for ABIFF 2026 is almost here - 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟯 is your final chance to submit!
Join the 6th edition of the ABIFF- Animation Bucharest International Film Festival, a vibrant platform bringing together creators from around the world through screenings, workshops, and creative exchanges celebrating the art of animation.

🚨 Late submissions are open ONLY until April 23 (€15 fee).
Submit HERE: https://filmfreeway.com/ABIFilmFestival (or the link in bio)

Your story deserves the screen. Don’t keep it waiting!

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Animation Bucharest International Festival #6 is produced by Mockra Productions and co-financed by The Administration of the National Cultural Fund (AFCN).
The project does not necessarily represent the official position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN shall not be held liable for the project's content or any use to which the project outcome might be put. These are the sole responsibility of the beneficiary of the funding.

🐉ABIFF #6 – Early Bird Submissions are STILL OPEN!
Got an animation and wish to showcase it in Romania? ABIFF - Animation Bucharest International Festival is looking just for that!
Free submissions are available until April 1st. Don’t miss your chance to submit at the best rate!

Need more time?
No worries — the extended deadline is April 23rd (submission fee: 15€).
Rules and regulations & Submit your film via FilmFreeway👉 filmfreeway.com/ABIFilmFestival or the link in bio

We welcome everyone: whether you’re a student, teacher, professional, or amateur — your story matters, and we can’t wait to see it on screen ✨
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Animation Bucharest International Festival #6 is produced by Mockra Productions and co-financed by The Administration of the National Cultural Fund (AFCN).
The project does not necessarily represent the official position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN shall not be held liable for the project's content or any use to which the project outcome might be put. These are the sole responsibility of the beneficiary of the funding.

See the World Through the Eyes of Animation – ABIFF 2026 Submissions Are Open!

"Every time we open submissions for ABIFF, I feel the same excitement as at our very first edition. It’s a moment to renew our promise: to see the world through the eyes of animation and celebrate the stories that artists from around the globe bring us. The festival is not just about films; it’s about encounters, inspiration, and the courage to create. I hope every child, student, and viewer leaves with a spark of curiosity and a desire to see the world with more hope and love than before." - Mirona Radu, Artistic Director ABIFF

Submit your animated short now and be part of the magic! ✨
- Films must be completed after January 1, 2025, and have a maximum runtime of 25 minutes.
- All films must include English subtitles and must not be published online.
- Free submission deadline: April 1, 2026. Late submissions are accepted until April 23, 2026, with a €15 fee.

Submissions are now open on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/ABIFilmFestival

ABIFF Animation Bucharest International Festival #6 is produced by Mockra Productions and co-financed by the Administration of the National Cultural Fund (AFCN). The project does not necessarily represent the official position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN shall not be held liable for the project's content or any use to which the project outcome might be put. These are the sole responsibility of the beneficiary of the funding.

A new year begins — frame by frame, story by story.
Happy New Year, 2026!

Produced by Mockra Productions, co-financed by The Administration of the National Cultural Fund (AFCN). The project does not necessarily represent the position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund (AFCN). AFCN is not responsible for the content of the project or for how the project's results may be used. These are the sole responsibility of the funding beneficiary.