ANIMALIS FABULA FILM FESTIVAL #AniFab25 * Where "Animal Stories" Come To Life!

AniFab25, San Antonio's Animalis Fabula Film Festival for 2025 has Partnered with AMC Theatres RiverCenter in Downtown San Antonio on the Riverwalk. Our Hotel is the Marriott RiverCenter attached to the theatre.

AniFab25 will feature awards for the most outstanding movies in their respective categories. Filmmakers winning Monthly Best Of Fest Awards will have their films chosen to be presented at AniFab25 live in San Antonio during AniFab25 with the opportunity to win an award.

You have to be a Best of Fest Monthly Winner to be invited to the live festival in San Antonio November 28, 29 & 30, 2025.

Animalis Fabula Film Festival or AniFab is: "A Finely Curated Festival Of The Best Hand Selected Filmed​ Stories About Or Including Animals By Filmmakers From Around The World."

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Congratulations Shaunak Sen! The Animalis Fabula Film Festival was proud to be your Texas Premiere! Congratulations on all the accolades including Best Feature Documentary Oscar Nomination! You can read the entire Texas Screen Scene Review here: https://www.animalisfabula.org

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Mye Hoang, Award-Winning Director of Cat Daddies writes,

"Animalis Fabula translates to animal story in Latin. If you have a film involving animals, this is a MUST fest to submit. Tom and his team are wonderful and passionate about what they do. They go out of their way to make filmmakers feel special. My film screened in person in a pandemic year which is challenging. But what a fun and powerful experience I had, being with like-minded compassionate people. I love details like my trailer playing in the theater lobby, festival signage and schedules in the hosting hotel, a dog in costume in the lobby and a guy in a bear suit. I would like to see this fest grow and get the attention it deserves. Again, a must if you have an animal film. And if you like a small film festival that feels like camp, this is it! I made great new friends here."

Mye, thank you for summing up the spirit of AniFab! Read more reviews below.

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A huge issue in story telling through film, is how we include animals in the story. Animals are all around us, all the time. How do you represent them in the story? Are they represented? A good filmmaker will find ways to include the living universe that surrounds the world people live in every day. It makes the stories more authentic.

We love movies, and animals, and people, and most of all, We love them all together!

WHAT SORT OF FILMS IS ANIMALIS FABULA FILM FESTIVAL INTERESTED IN? Take a look at the films that were selected to showcase as a guide. https://www.animalisfabula.org

First: Any movie that has a relationship to/with animals.

Second: We are especially interested in films with strong connections to major issues involving animals.

Third: We love films that can be change agents for animals. Some of the best examples have been animated features and SciFi styled narratives. Creativity and great story-telling are key.

We appreciate movies that are not what you expect, being surprised by a story is like getting a gift. Like 2021's Hug Me, Hug Me Right! Not what we expected in the best possible way! Show us what you;ve got!

Animalis Fabula Film Festival (AniFab) is THE Animal Story Film Festival.

You make movies about animals. You love animals. You made a movie about an artist making art to help animals. You love drawing animal animations. The song in your narrative about a bad guy is an allegory about an animal. you get the picture. You do, right?

Animalis Fabula Film Festival is looking to review and present every conceivable movie being made today; from short subject cartoons, to feature length documentaries, and narratives that focus a lens on animals or people interacting with animals.

Real stories, by real people, about animals real or imagined. Animalis Fabula Film Festival is committed to sharing the best “Animal Stories” with the world, beginning with the Animalis Fabula Film Festival every year!

Animalis Fabula Film Festival was founded by Tom McPhee, Executive Director of the World Animal Awareness Society after a series of extraordinary experiences inspired Tom to share other people's and organizations' “Animal Stories” with the world. Tom was the creator and Director of FLIXtour in the late 90's, where Paul Feig wrote the cult classic TV series Freaks & Geeks, and Kevin Smith launched his highly successful College/Theater tours.

Animalis Fabula Film Festival - AniFab is managed and hosted by the award-winning 501 (c) 3 media non-profit, World Animal Awareness Society and WA2S Films: https://www.WA2S.org

#AniFab loves documentaries!

We also welcome amateur films or videos from people that may lack technical knowledge but want to showcase a positive initiative, or event not getting enough attention - we may be able to help in certain cases! Our goal as an organization is to bring exposure to everyday stories about animals, raise money for worthy causes, and celebrate the beautiful art of filmmaking.

1. Festival winners will have an opportunity to promote their films for their entire festival run on a 100,000 member social media page.

2. Festival winners and official selections will be invited to have their creations or parts of, licensed for broadcast TV.

#AniFab is a sercvice project Produced by the World Animal Awareness Society & WA2S Films an Award-Winning San Antonio, Texas based 501c3 Nonprofit

Festival submissions compete for awards:

Monthly:

Film Categories:
- Monthly Finalist - Qualifies to be accepted into the LIVE festival in San Antonio, Texas

Many of the monthly winners will be invited to the annual live festival showcase and will be in competition for awards

ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS

No project submitted shall have a release date prior to January 1, 2022.

The following words and terms when used in this Terms and Conditions or any amendment or supplement hereto shall, unless context clearly otherwise indicates, have the following meanings:

1.1 Film Festival. The competition and celebration of art more formally referred to as Animalis Fabula Film Festival - AniFab.

1.2 Film. Any video, photography, media, and/or other content, digital or otherwise of any kind submitted to the Film Festival.

1.3 Submission Platforms. Any and all submission platforms used by the Film Festival for purposes of Project Owners submitting their Projects to the Film Festival, including but not limited to FilmFreeway.

1.4 Project. Any and all film / video / key art submissions submitted to the Film Festival.

1.5 Project Owners. Any and all individuals, groups, and/or entities that have any ownership interest, claims, licenses, and/or any other legal interest in any Project submitted to the Film Festival.

1.6 Festival Committee. The committee of individuals authorized by Animalis Fabula Film Festival and its organizers to organize, administer and oversee Animalis Fabula Film Festival.

The use of the word film should be considered synonymous with any video, photography, media, or other content, digital or otherwise, of any kind submitted to this entity. AniFab is an entity with many parts to it; these parts include a live festival, and may also include social media pages hosted by World Animal Awareness Society, WA2S Films, and AniFab, any potential screenings and awards ceremonies, any live festivals, any web or mobile applications, and any event conducted by AniFab in conjunction with the materials submitted to this page. Please be aware that by submitting to Film Festival, you are agreeing to allow Film Festival to use all / any portion of films submitted to Film Festival at the discretion of the entity AniFab. We retain these rights from the moment your film is submitted to the festival. Online posts and content may be removed upon request at the discretion of the entity AniFab.

When we are referring to submission platforms, we refer to FilmFreeway or any other submission platform. For the purposes of these terms and conditions, reference between any of these submission platforms should be considered synonymous with one another; our terms are the same across all submission platforms that work with the entity AniFab.

Any aspect of the festival is subject to change at the discretion of the Festival Director or Film Festival team. These aspects include Award Categories, Submission Deadlines, Potential Venues, online festivals and/or web and mobile applications, Category and Entry Fees, Award Recipients, Awards & Prizes, and the Selection Status of your film.

By submitting to Film Festival, you agree to sign the email address associated with your submission to our mailing list, for which we have full discretion and ownership.

ARTICLE II
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I, the authorized representative of the Project being submitted to the Film Festival for consideration, hereby acknowledge the following:

1. I, the representative of the Film being submitted acknowledge and agree as follows in connection with the film submitted for consideration for the Film Festival:

2. I represent, guarantee and warrant to the Festival that:
(a) I am duly authorized, on my own behalf, on the behalf of all Project Owners, to submit, enter, exhibit this Film and/or Project to the Film Festival;
(b) The submission, entry and exhibition of the Film and/or Project does not and will not violate any law, any persons’ interest in the Film and/or Project, any right or consent of any person and/or entity; AND
(c) The Film and/or Project is not subject to litigation nor is it threatened by any litigation.

3. I further represent, guarantee and warrant that, to the best of my knowledge, the submission, entry and exhibition of the Film through the Film Festival will not violate or infringe any copyright, patent, privacy right, publicity right, trademark, service mark or any other personal or property right of any person, group or entity and that my Film does not constitute defamation of any person, group or entity. I have paid and will pay in full all license fees, clearance fees, and other obligations, of any kind, arising from the exhibition of the Film in connection with the Film Festival.

4. In the event that the Project is accepted by the Festival Committee for inclusion in the Festival, I acknowledge, on behalf of myself and the Project’s Owners, that the Film Festivals exhibition or presentation of the Project at the Film Festival does not and will not create any confidential or fiduciary relationship between the Film Festival and myself and/or the Project’s Owners. I further acknowledge, on behalf of myself and the Project’s Owners, that I and we understand that neither I nor any of the Project’s Owners will receive any compensation for submission, entry and/or exhibition, although some prizes at the Film Festival may include cash awards and other assorted prizes. I acknowledge that no obligation of any kind is assumed by or may be implied against, the Film Festival and/or its Parent Company in the event of, by virtue of, or as a result of the Festival Committee’s selection of the Project for inclusion in the Film Festival. I and the Project’s Owners understand and acknowledge that the selection of the Project for inclusion in the Film Festival does not and will not in any way constitute an express or implied endorsement or approval by the Film Festival and/or its Parent Company of the content of the Project or any opinion expressed therein.

5. I agree, on behalf of myself and each of the Project’s Owners, to indemnify and hold harmless the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, and the Parent Company (World Animal Awareness Society, et al) together with each of their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, attorneys, creative advisors, agents and representatives (hereinafter referred to as “Affiliates”), from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, fees and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs) that may be asserted by any person, group or entity, or may be incurred by the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates, at any and all time in connection with the Project or the Film Festival’s use, handling, viewing, consideration, distribution or exhibition thereof, and/or arising from any breach or alleged breach of any representation made by me to the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates, including, without limitation, any express or implied representation in these Terms and Conditions. I warrant and agree, on behalf of myself and each of the Project’s Owners, that the Project is being submitted to the Film Festival voluntarily and without promise or inducement, and that the submission of the Project neither imposes nor creates any obligation or responsibility on the part of the Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates to accept the Project for inclusion in the Film Festival, to exhibit the Project at the Film Festival, to acknowledge the submission or use of the Project, or to return the Project to me or others. I further agree, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Project’s Owners, that I and the Project’s Owners, and any other representative, person, group and/or entity affiliated with the Project, in submitting the Project for consideration, are collectively waive, forfeit, forgo and relinquish any and all rights that I or we might otherwise have to assert any claim or commence any proceeding in any forum, court or tribunal against the Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates, based upon, arising out of or otherwise relating to the submission, entry, exhibition or failure to exhibit the Project (including, without limitation, claims relating to any failure or refusal to exhibit the Project at the Film Festival, the exhibition or marketing of the Project at or in connection with the Film Festival, alleged oral or written representations by the Film Festival or its representatives relating to the submission or exhibition of the Project, and any other matters arising from or relating to the submission of the Project), whether such claims may be based on theories of contract, implied contract, tort, statute, or other legal theory (hereinafter, “Claim”). In the event that any Claim is asserted, or any action, litigation, arbitration or other proceeding is brought or commenced, in violation of these Terms and Conditions, set forth in the immediately preceding sentence, I agree, on my own behalf and on behalf of each of the Project’s Owners, to indemnify and hold harmless the Film Festival from any and all Claims, losses, liabilities, damages, fees and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs) that are incurred by the Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates as a result of or in connection with any such Claim or any action, litigation, arbitration or other proceeding brought in violation of the representations and agreements set forth in this paragraph.

6. In the event that the Project is accepted by the Film Festival for inclusion in and exhibition through the Film Festival, I hereby grant, on behalf of myself and each of the Project’s Owners, each of the following rights to the Film Festival, the Festival Committee, the Parent Company and any Affiliates, without reservations, conditions or qualifications:
(a) The right to use any footage, stills, titles, information and any other aspect from or relating to the Project for promotional purposes; AND
(b) The right to issue and authorize publicity concerning the filmmakers, the Film and the Project and to use all associated names, likenesses and biographical information. If the Film Festival or Festival Committee do not receive the Project’s promotional materials directly, the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates reserve the right to create promotional materials based on information I and the Project Owners have submitted to the Film Festival through any and all Submission Platforms and any information that provided to the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates online regarding the Film, Project and any additional information the Film Festival and/or Festival Committee can find, such as on the Project Owners’ website(s) and social media accounts like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
I also agree to provide up-to-date contact information pertaining to the director(s) and producer(s) of the Film and Project, and to grant the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates at their sole and absolute discretion, the right to provide this information to film industry organizations that sponsor the Film Festival events.

7. If accepted, I hereby grant without reservations, to the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates:
(a) The right to use footage, stills and/or titles or the Film/Project in its entirety and information from the Film/Project for promotional, public pre-screening, app based or online broadcasting and or post-screening purposes without recourse to the Project Owners, producer(s), director(s), or any other party asserting ownership and/or legal rights of the submitted Film/Project; AND
(b) The right to issue and authorize publicity concerning the filmmakers, Project Owners and the Film/Project, including but not limited to, all associated names, likenesses and biographical information. The undersigned and the Project Owners also agree to provide contact information for the director(s) and producer(s) of the Film/Project and grant the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates the right to provide this information to film industry organizations sponsoring the Film Festival events at its sole discretion. If and when the Film/Project is accepted for inclusion in the Film Festival, neither the undersigned nor the Project Owners will withdraw the Film/Project submission for any reason or purpose. If the undersigned or the Project Owners contact the Film Festival after selection with enough time for Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates to accommodate a withdrawal of the Film/Project it may be possible by request, but is not obligatory on the part of the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates.

8. Upon submission of the Film/Project and payment for submission to the Submission Platform, the undersigned and Project Owners’ payment information, including the Submission Platform account information, will be handled internally by the Submission Platform and its systems, not by Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates. The undersigned and Project Owners understand and agree that there is inherent risk in sharing information on the internet. The undersigned and the Project Owners agree represent and warrant they have reviewed the terms of use and privacy policy of any third party to which you are providing financial information and other personal identifying information prior to entering information. Other than the financial information, the undersigned and Project Owners agree to not send any confidential or proprietary information through the Submission Platforms. Any and all information provided or shared with the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates, will be deemed NOT to be confidential (“Non-Confidential Information”). For any Non-Confidential Information the undersigned and/or Project Owners do send, transmit, mail, post or submit, the undersigned and Project Owners grant the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates, successors, and assignees an unrestricted, royalty-free, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, perform, modify, transmit and distribute the Non-Confidential Information, and agree that Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates are free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques that undersigned and Project Owners send for any purpose and in any manner whatsoever without compensation to the undersigned, Project Owner and/or any other person, group, or entity sending the Non-Confidential Information. The undersigned represents and warrants that it owns or otherwise controls all of the rights to the Non-Confidential Information and that public posting and use of your content by Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates, successors and/or assignees, will not infringe or violate the rights of any third party.

9. The undersigned and Project Owners are prohibited from posting, submitting or transmitting to or from the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates any unlawful, threatening, libelous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, illegal, pornographic, or profane material, or any other material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under the law.

10. In the event that the Film and/or Project is accepted by the Festival Committee for inclusion in and exhibition at the Film Festival, the undersigned and/or the Project’s Owners may have contractual obligations to any producers, distributors, creators, cast or crew regarding or any other person, group or entity, "festival benefits" (which may include but are not limited to production credits, screening tickets, festival credentials or monetary compensation), the undersigned and Project Owners agree and accept that said “festival benefits” must be administered and distributed by the undersigned and/or the Project’s Owners, and do not impact the nature or quantity of benefits provided by Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates.

11. The undersigned warrants, represents, and agrees, on behalf of themselves and each of the Project’s Owners, that the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates have made no claims, representations or guarantees, and have provided no assurances, in relation to the processes utilized by the Film Festival and/or Festival Committee with respect to selection of Films and/or Projects for inclusion in the Film Festival, and that the submission of the Film/Project neither imposes nor creates any obligation or responsibility on the part of the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates to provide the undersigned, the Project’s Owners, or any other parties with comments, feedback or other information pertaining to the viewing or consideration of the Film/Project by the Festival Committee for possible inclusion in the Film Festival.

12. The undersigned warrants, represents, and agrees, on behalf of themselves and each of the Project’s Owners, that by submitting the Film/Project to the Film Festival, they hereby grant the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates and all persons employed by, contracted by, or otherwise directly associated with, the irrevocable right to view and/or download all digital assets associated with the Film and/or Project, including, but not limited to, any representation of the Film/Project in the form of video files, still images, assets streamed on the Internet, and/or all other assets and information provided by the undersigned on the application. All digital assets referenced above shall remain active and accessible by the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates. Any dissemination of these materials, incidental or otherwise, shall not be the responsibility of the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates.

13. The Applicant represent that they are at least eighteen (18) years of age or older, or that, if the Applicant is younger than the legal age to enter into contracts in their state, the Applicant has provided the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates with signed, written consent from their parent or legal guardian submitting the Film and/or Project on the Applicant’s behalf. Any and all submissions of Films and/or Projects submitted by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of an Applicant under the age of eighteen (18) years agree to bind themselves to all of the provisions contained herein and agree to accept any and all liability on behalf of the Applicant.

14. Without in any way limiting the provisions or scope of the agreements set forth in paragraph 5 above, I further agree, on behalf of myself and each of the Project’s Owners, that any claim, litigation, dispute or controversy arising out of, in connection with, or otherwise related to the Project and/or Film, the Film Festival, or these Terms and Conditions, including but not limited to, any Claim and/or any other cause of action of any nature arising from the actual or alleged breach of contract, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity of these Terms and Conditions, as well as the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, will be governed by the internal, substantive laws of the State of Texas and will be subject to and submitted to exclusive, binding arbitration before a single arbitrator in Austin, Texas, which shall be the sole and exclusive forum for determination of such claim, dispute or controversy. Such arbitration will be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures then in effect. The arbitrator will be selected by mutual agreement of the parties or, if the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, will be appointed by JAMS pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures then in effect. The arbitrator shall issue a written award and, subject to the provisions of these Terms and Conditions hereof, shall have the right to award monetary relief. I specifically agree and acknowledge, however, that the arbitrator shall not have the power to award punitive or exemplary damages, nor shall the arbitrator have the power to order the Film Festival and/or Festival Committee to include the Film and/or Project in the Film Festival or to award other injunctive or non-monetary relief. The arbitrator shall have the power to award, but shall be required to award, to the substantially prevailing party in any such arbitration, its reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the arbitration (including, without limitation, reimbursement of that party’s share of the arbitrator’s fees and JAMS administrative charges). The arbitrator’s award shall be final, binding and non-appealable. Judgment on the arbitrator’s award may be entered in any federal or state court of competent jurisdiction in the United States. In agreeing to this exclusive arbitration provision, I hereby waive, forfeit and relinquish, on behalf of myself and each of the Project’s Owners, any right or entitlement that I or the Project’s Owners might otherwise have had to bring or litigate any claim or claims encompassed by this paragraph in any federal or state court against the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates, and further waive, forfeit and relinquish any right to a trial by jury with respect to such Claim or claims.

15. I hereby acknowledge that I have been provided with the right, ability and time to consult with an attorney of my own choosing with respect to these Terms and Conditions and with respect to the Rules and Regulations prior to submitting a Film and/or Project to the Film Festival. By completing my submission application for the Film Festival and Festival Committee’s consideration, I agree that I am doing so after having consulted with an attorney or after I freely or voluntarily elected not to do so without coercion or duress. I further agree to be bound by all the terms and provisions of these Terms and Conditions and to the Rules and Regulations, as either may be amended without notice from time to time.

16. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understood the Rules and Regulations prior to submitting a Film and/or Project to the Film Festival and that the information contained in said Rules and Regulations does and shall supersede any previous iteration of the Rules and Regulation and information contained in any current Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”).

17. By completing my submission application for the Film Festival consideration via a Submission Platform, I and the Project Owners freely and voluntarily give and express my full and complete acceptance of all of the terms and provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions. I acknowledge that no oral representations, inducements, promises or assurances of any kind, and no representations, inducements, promises or assurances not set forth in these Terms and Conditions, have been made to me or the Project’s Owners by the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates.

18. I agree that, unless otherwise specified or requested, the Film Festival, the Festival Committee and its members, the Parent Company and/or any and all Affiliates may send Film Festival submission discounts, special offers, or promotional offers with the e-mail address attached to your submissions. We will not share your information with third parties.

For any questions or concerns about the Terms and Conditions or the Film Festival itself, please contact the Festival Director via e-mail at: AniFabFest@gmail.com

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  • Ramgopal Rajagopalan

    Refreshing to find a festival focused on animals. The Animalis Fabula team was wonderful in the way they communicated from Day 1. While I could not attend the festival in person, but got regular updates on how things progressed and any feedbacks from my film's (Oh My Cow) screening. Would love to be there in person next time! All the very best to Tom and team!

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Ram,
    Thank you so much for your kind review. We are sorry you were unable to attend this year. However, Oh My Cow was received well by a sold out full house. Nicely done. We'll see you again soon.
    Cheers!
    Team #AniFab24

  • Kylene Harrington

    Our animated short, "The Shadow of Snow," screened at AniFab24. The venue was amazing with excellent sound and picture. The festival featured films from all over the world (Norway, Tunisia, the UAE, Ecuador, just to name a few!) and every filmmaker had a chance in the spotlight to talk about their creative process and experience. All the films involved animals in some way, but you'd be surprised at the variety of themes, genres, and subjects involved!

    Most importantly, Tom made *all* of us feel important and welcome, and I know that's not something every fest can do. It's clear that the anifab team cares deeply about the movies that come through and the filmmakers involved. Communication was great from the start, and despite limits on budget, anifab did its best to provide a memorable experience (two free dinners, an AMC auditorium, printed certificates for every finalist, specialized glass art trophies for the winners, packed feature premieres, and a professional jury). It really combines the best of large and small festivals.

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Dear Kylene,
    It was pure joy sharing The Shadow Of Snow with the #AniFab24 audience. You are a talented filmmaker / story-teller. Thank you for writing such a thoughtful review. We enjoyed spending time with you and your family and are so pleased you could take in all that is San Antonio. Thank you for making #AniFab24 so special. We hope to see more of your work soon.
    Cheers!
    Team #AniFab24

  • My debut short, “DOGMA”, screened at AniFab24 in San Antonio this year. I am always proud to show off the film I worked so hard on at any venue, but my experience at AniFab24 was like no other.

    Every single film festival out seems to only focus on everybody’s admiration of film and that’s about it… except Animalis Fabula. What sets AniFab apart is that every attendee that has trekked from the far reaches of the world has done so in order to come together to celebrate their love of animals. However, the difference isn’t just that AniFab is a festival about animals, but a festival about love and connection in general.

    Tom McPhee’s poetic closing thoughts on the final night were revelatory. His relentless pursuit to guide people “towards a future where compassion, empathy, and understanding prevail” left the audience speechless. After being floored by the finale screening of “The Animal Thing”, it is baffling that AniFab isn’t an event attended by tens of thousands. However, I am positive it will get there because there is truly no other film festival in the world where animals stories come to life.

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    From one brilliant soul to another, thanks for sharing the kind words my brother

  • Thank you for the finalist status in this incredible festival, my song feels very special for this development.

    February 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Bless your heart Karen.

  • Chris Corson

    No feedback whatsoever. For me it was a waste of time.

    January 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for giving us a platform with your review Chris.

    Chris's movie, Spring Cattle Drive did not score high enough to qualify as a monthly finalist and was not invited to screen at the LIVE event Thanksgiving weekend 2022 in San Antonio. Due to this issue we will be changing who is "officially selected". A significant amount of time and communications goes to all the filmmakers who clear the monthly finalist round. Further, we are an open nonprofit that responds to inquiries immediately. Even requests for your official score. We never got a request from you Chris for any sort of clarification or anything for that matter. We are sorry for the way we accepted films for 2022 - it was not useful to you. We won't make the same mistake twice. Thank you for your review, it only helps us get better at the quality of experience we strive to provide our filmmakers.