Tier 3

Cardiff Animation Festival

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Submission deadline: 22 September 2026
Entry fee: from GBP 1
Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental, Music videos

Last verified 12 June 2026

About Cardiff Animation Festival

The sixth Cardiff Animation Festival will be a celebration of animation for everyone with online and in-person events in April 2027! Cardiff Animation Festival (CAF) will showcase some of the best animation from all over the world, with a broad selection of animated short film

Cardiff Animation Festival submission FAQ

When is the Cardiff Animation Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Cardiff Animation Festival is around 22 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

How much does it cost to submit to Cardiff Animation Festival?

Submitting to Cardiff Animation Festival costs from GBP 1 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Does Cardiff Animation Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Cardiff Animation Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Cardiff Animation Festival held?

Cardiff Animation Festival takes place in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Is Cardiff Animation Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Cardiff Animation 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. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Cardiff Animation Festival through FilmRun's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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