Call for entries: Animated film fest in Czech Republic

1 Dec 2020 - 18:24

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The International Festival of Animated Films (ANIFILM) is calling on filmmakers, animators and computer-game developers around the world to submit music videos, animated films and abstract videos, among others, for the 2021 edition of the event in Liberec, Czech Republic, from 4 to 9 May 2021.

$P/\ST / TÍSEŇ, a music video by Czech artists Nora Štrbová and Bety Suchanová (photographed), won the International Competition of Music Videos at ANIFILM 2020.$
P/\ST / TÍSEŇ, a music video by Czech artists Nora Štrbová and Bety Suchanová (photographed), won the International Competition of Music Videos at ANIFILM 2020.

To be part of the festival, interested individuals can submit their films here for free before 31 December.

The competition programme consists of the following categories:

International Competition of Music Videos: Competition of commissioned works as well as fan-made videos for concrete songs. Author of the video must have approval for using the musical piece.
International Competition of Abstract and Non-narrative Animation: Unconfined audio-visual works using the principles of animation in the widest extent possible.
International Competition of Feature Films: For films longer than 60 minutes. The jury gives awards to film for children and film for grown-ups.
International Competition of Short Films: This competition section presents several blocks of animated short films made by professionals (out of school). A short film is no longer than 59 minutes.
International Competition of Student Films: The films can be submitted by schools or students themselves.
International Competition of VR Films: Films designed for virtual reality – animated 360° videos.
International Competition of Computer Games: The jury gives awards for game for children and visual art.

Prizes

Best Music Video – €500 (about $600).
Best Abstract and Non-narrative Animation – €1 000.
Best Feature Film for Grown-Ups – €1 000 EUR.
Best Feature Film for Children – €1 000.
Best Short Film – €1 000.
Best Student Film – €1 000.
Best VR Film – €500.

Read the entry rules here.

“The aim of ANIFILM is to present the best from the field of animation from all around the world,” the organisers said. “The festival also aims to preserve and help develop the cultural heritage of Czech animated film, contribute to creation of new Czech films a provide ground for potential international co-productions. The festival’s accompanying programme supports education in the field of animated film. With its wide and varied programme, ANIFILM is changing the stereotypical perception of animated film as a mere entertainment for children.”

Below is the last edition’s winning music video: