Animation Festivals Directory

Scotland’s largest animation gathering is currently accepting submissions for the MOVE Summit 2025 Short Film Programme, for the categories of ‘Animated Short Films’ and ‘Commissioned Animation’.

Scotland’s animation & VFX gathering brings together international creatives, industry leaders, students & educators on the 19 -21 February 2025 to celebrate the joy of making things move!

The MOVE Summit Short Film Programme is currently accepting submissions for our 2025 screening, taking place in the historic Pleasance Courtyard in the heart of Edinburgh.

Entrants may select either the ‘Animated Short Films’ or ‘Commissioned Animation’ categories.

🎬 Categories:

Animated Short Films:

This is an award for a film, it can be a Short Film (including immersive) or Student Film that must not have been commissioned by a commercial client.

Short Films: Films not made by a student or person under the age of 16.

Student Films: Films created by undergraduate and post-graduate students.

Immersive Films: Films that abandon traditional screening conditions and opt for an immersive format, this could be VR (interactive and non interactive), AR or 360° films

Commissioned Animation:

Can be educational or scientific films, music videos or for advertising, commercial or promotional purposes. Commissioned films must have the permission of the rights owner before submission.

📅 Key Dates:

Regular Deadline: 20th September, 2024
Late Deadline: 25th October, 2024
Notification Date: 20th December, 2024

All films must have been completed after 1st January 2024 and must be submitted and received by 25th October, 2024. Films must be under 30 minutes in length. The selection team reserve the right to select your film for a different category to the one it was entered in. Films selected for screening will receive one free ticket to MOVE Summit. Winners will receive a prize pot and a free all-access pass for MOVE Summit 2026.

To submit your film and read the full rules & terms, visit: https://filmfreeway.com/MoveSummit

Year established: 2017

Is this festival exclusively animation?: Yes - this is exclusively an animation festival

Is there a marketplace at this festival?: No