Dear Animation Professionals,
A quick reminder that film submissions for the 34. Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) are open. Take this opportunity and submit your film today.
The ITFS ist one of the biggest and most important animation film festivals in europe. It will take place from 27 April to 2 May 2027 with focusses on artistic animated films and the promotion of young talents.
The winner of the Grand Prix in the International Competition will automatically qualify for the Academy Awards® longlist.
Across five competitions, prize money totalling 60,000€ will be awarded.
Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026:
Films completed after 1 October 2025 can be submitted via shortfilmdepot to the following competitions:
ITFS International Competition – animated short films from around the world
ITFS Student Competition – animated short films by students from international film and art schools
ITFS Tricks for Kids Competition – animated short films and series for children
ITFS Trickstar Nature Award – animated short films about nature and the environment
Submission Deadline: 15 January 2027:
ITFS AniMovie Competition – animated feature films
You can find further information in the regulations.
Submit now
Further information about the ITFS 2027 and all competitions can be found on our website, where they will be updated on an ongoing basis.