Tier 2
Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival
Brussels, Belgium
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental, Music videos
- Next edition
- 2027
Last verified 2 October 2026
About Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival
Anima is the Brussels International Animation Film Festival and its 2027 edition runs from 19 to 28 February 2027.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
BAFTA Short · British Short Film
Screening in competition at Anima Brussels qualifies a British animated short for BAFTA Short Animation consideration. No win required.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Must win the Grand Prix (Best Animated Short) at Anima Brussels. Open to all animation techniques.
Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival submission FAQ
Does Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival can qualify a film for BAFTA and an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival held?
Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival takes place in Brussels, Belgium.
Is Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Anima Brussels International Animation Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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