Where Animation Comes Alive — In Every Form and Frame

Striped Tale is an international celebration of animated storytelling in all its richness — from hand-drawn tales to AI-generated experiments, musical journeys to poetic silence, and screenplays ready to leap off the page.

We welcome projects across film and script formats — including shorts, features, music videos, anime, and television pilots — and celebrate the full creative potential of animation, no matter the technique or technology.

Our festival includes a Screenplay Contest, Live Screenings in Tbilisi, Georgia, and access to a private Festival Channel, connecting creators with distributors, producers, and global fans of animation.

All selected projects receive structured audience feedback, detailed public presentation, and opportunities for extended visibility and strategic support after the event.

🌍 What Makes Striped Tale Unique?

🟢 Live Screenings + Global Visibility
Selected projects are shown live in front of a diverse audience of filmmakers, animation professionals, students, and fans in Tbilisi, Georgia.
They also gain the chance to appear on our Festival Channel — a secure, invite-only platform that reaches:
Distributors and buyers
Producers scouting for animation IP
Festival programmers and media partners
Engaged animation fans worldwide

🟢 Structured Audience Feedback
All selected projects receive detailed feedback based on:
Visual storytelling
Character design and emotion
Originality and artistic risk
Sound and musical integration
Theme clarity and emotional impact
This helps creators refine future submissions and prepare for distribution, pitching, or adaptation.

🟢 Dedicated Project Pages
Every selected film or script gets a dedicated showcase page including:
Logline + synopsis
Director or writer info
Poster or visuals
Audience impressions
Pages stay live for 30 days after the festival, with options to extend visibility.

🟢 Screenplay Contest
We welcome animation-focused screenplays across genres: fantasy, sci-fi, family, experimental, comedy, drama, and more.
Selected scripts receive:
A public showcase with logline, excerpt, and editorial comment
Eligibility for development assistance and long-term exposure
Even without a completed film, your animated story can shine.

🟢 Post-Festival Support
We offer optional services after the festival to help selected creators grow:
Festival Strategy & Submission Guidance
Distribution Roadmapping
Pitch Materials & Project Positioning
(Discounted rates apply to selected projects.)

What You Get When You Submit:

✅ Official Selection Certificate & Laurels
✅ Dedicated Showcase Page (Film or Screenplay)
✅ Structured Audience Feedback
✅ Promotion via Festival Website & Social Media
✅ Live and Channel Screening (unless opted out)
✅ Eligibility for Awards & Post-Festival Opportunities

Let your animated world come alive — and reach the right audience.

Striped Tale is where your story becomes more than a film — it becomes part of a global conversation.

Awards & Prizes

FILM AWARDS

🏆 BEST FEATURE ANIMATION
🏆 BEST SHORT ANIMATION
🏆 BEST ANIME
🏆 BEST ADULT ANIMATION
🏆 BEST CHILDREN ANIMATION
🏆 BEST FAMILY ANIMATION
🏆 BEST MUSIC ANIMATION
🏆 BEST EXPERIMENTAL ANIMATION
🏆 BEST AI-ASSISTED ANIMATION

🏆 BEST FANTASY ANIMATION
🏆 BEST SCI-FI ANIMATION
🏆 BEST COMEDY ANIMATION
🏆 BEST DRAMA ANIMATION
🏆 BEST DARK / HORROR ANIMATION
🏆 BEST ECO / SOCIAL IMPACT ANIMATION
🏆 BEST CONCEPTUAL / PHILOSOPHICAL ANIMATION
🏆 BEST HYBRID / MIXED MEDIA ANIMATION
🏆 BEST VISUAL STYLE
🏆 BEST SOUND & MUSIC DESIGN
🏆 BEST ANIMATED SERIES PILOT / EPISODE
🏆 BEST DEBUT ANIMATION

🏆 BEST DIRECTOR (ANIMATION)
🏆 BEST ANIMATOR

SCREENPLAY AWARDS
🏆✍️ BEST FEATURE ANIMATION SCREENPLAY
🏆✍️ BEST SHORT ANIMATION SCREENPLAY
🏆✍️ BEST TELEVISION / WEB ANIMATION SCRIPT
🏆✍️ BEST FAMILY OR CHILDREN ANIMATED SCRIPT
🏆✍️ BEST FANTASY / SCI-FI / COMEDY ANIMATED SCRIPT

AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS
🏆 FESTIVAL WINNER
🏆 FAN AWARD WINNER
🏆 CHANNEL AUDIENCE CHOICE WINNER

All winners receive:
Digital Certificate & Printable Diploma
Festival Winner Laurels
Priority access to post-festival opportunities

Rules & Terms

General Terms (For All Submissions)

The official language of the festival is English.
Submissions are accepted from all countries.
Films in any language are eligible but must include English subtitles (.srt or burned-in).
All projects must have been completed no earlier than 2019.
All submissions are digital only. We do not accept DVDs or physical media.
Submission fees are non-refundable and must be paid via the designated platform.
The festival does not provide fee waivers.
The festival does not pay screening fees for submitted or selected projects.
Selected projects must provide required materials (screener, subtitles, trailer, etc.) by the announced deadlines.
The festival reserves the right to adjust the screening format, schedule, and venue as needed.

Film Selection & Screening Conditions
Submitted projects go through a preliminary selection process. Not all submitted projects will be accepted.
Preliminary accepted projects may be included in the festival Long List if they align with the festival’s vision and meet the initial criteria.
Long-listed projects may receive a dedicated informational page on the festival’s website:
- This page does not provide access to watch the project outside of festival screenings.
- It serves to promote the project within the festival’s network and industry community.
The final Official Selection is determined after further review of content, quality, and required materials.
All the official selected projects receive official selected laurels by email.
Only projects that provide complete and timely materials will be screened.
Projects will only be screened if all necessary materials are provided on time, including:
- A high-quality screener (MP4 or MOV format)
- English subtitles (if applicable)
- Trailer and promotional materials (if available)
The festival reserves the right not to screen a selected project if:
- Technical issues prevent proper projection.
- The provided materials do not meet the required quality standards.
- The filmmaker does not submit the required materials by the deadline.
Online screenings (via the Festival Channel) are optional; filmmakers must notify us in advance if they decline.
Films on the Festival Channel are accessible only to registered or invited viewers during festival dates.

Screenplay Contest Terms
Screenplays must be written in English.
The script must follow industry-standard formatting, using a 12-point Courier or equivalent font.
Each screenplay must include a title page with the title, writer’s name, and contact information.
The script must not have been previously sold or be currently under option.
Screenplays of any genre within horror, thriller, or dark fiction are eligible.
Accepted formats: Feature-length, short scripts, pilot scripts.
Selected screenplay loglines and excerpts may be published on the festival website during the event dates.
Submitted screenplays will be evaluated by a dedicated jury for creativity, structure, originality, and genre impact.

Audience Voting & Feedback
The audience rates projects screened at live events and on the Festival Channel based on multiple criteria, such as Directing, Cinematography, Acting, Music/Sound Design, Storytelling/Script, Overall Impact
Audience reviews are posted on the project’s informational page on the festival website for additional visibility.

Venue & Schedule Adjustments
The festival screenings take place at venues determined by the festival producers.
The festival reserves the right to change the screening venue, format, and/or schedule at its sole discretion. This may occur due to external circumstances, including but not limited to: Venue availability changes, Safety concerns or unforeseen restrictions, Technical issues affecting screenings, Force majeure or other unexpected disruptions etc.

Awards & Prizes
The Festival Jury determines the Category Award Winners.
The Fan Award Winner is determined by public voting on social media (based on Likes, Shares, and Saves).
The Channel Audience Choice Award Winner is determined by voting on the Festival Channel.
The Festival Winner is determined by live audience voting at the event.
The festival reserves the right not to award certain categories if no project meets the necessary The festival reserves the right to rename award categories to better reflect the winning project’s strengths.
All winners receive digital laurels, certificates, and diplomas via email.
Officially selected but not awarded Projects receive the certificates via email.

Filmmaker Support & Additional Opportunities
All selected projects, including Long-listed and Official Selection projects, may receive distribution and promotion offers from our team and partners.
Projects will have dedicated informational pages on the festival website, featuring:
- Audience reviews and feedback
- Project details for visibility among festival attendees and potential buyers
- The page will remain accessible for one month after the festival and may be extended.
Selected and awarded films may be offered follow-up support in the form of festival strategy guidance, audience analysis reports, and curated VOD outreach opportunities through the Live Screenings Network team.
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  • Rabia Rahou

    Nice niche festival, especially the feedbacks and the format, it seems like the team is passionate. For sure we will resubmit again!

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Rabia! It was an absolute honor to feature The Last Forest and to celebrate it with the Best Animated Drama award.

    We are incredibly touched by your kind words about our team's passion. Providing a unique format with real, structured audience feedback is something we care deeply about, and we are so glad it brought value to you and your international team.

    Thank you for your trust in our festival. We would be absolutely delighted to welcome your future projects, and we can't wait to see what you create next!

    The Striped Tale Team

  • Sebastian Barnes

    Great experience! A fantastic selection of animated shorts, I enjoyed all of them and getting the audience's feedback on mine

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Sebastian! It was our absolute pleasure to feature your compelling short film, DUELO, in this year's Official Selection.

    We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the curation of the program and found the audience feedback valuable for your own work. We also truly appreciate how actively you engaged with the festival by taking the time to watch and support the other animated shorts writing reviews on them. That genuine community spirit and respect for fellow filmmakers is exactly what we strive to build!

    Thank you for being such a fantastic part of the festival. We wish you continued success with DUELO and all your future projects!

    The Striped Tale Team

  • Mark Spurlock

    One of the best Festivals I've entered. I loved watching the other selections on your website.

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for this fantastic review, Mark! We are absolutely thrilled! We are also so glad that you enjoyed watching the other incredible selections on our channel. Building that sense of community and shared inspiration among creators is exactly why we set it up.It was our absolute pleasure to feature your brilliant short, Roommates in our Official Selection. The sharp comedic timing and hilarious character dynamics truly left a wonderful impression on all of us!Thank you for being such a fantastic part of the festival, and we wish you and Scott all the best with your future comedic projects!

    The Striped Tale Team

  • Danzheng Chen

    This was a fantastic and engaging film festival experience. We were incredibly grateful to see real-time audience feedback and to see other selected films, it made the whole process both inspiring and educational.

    The entire team was incredibly professional and helpful. We are honored to have been a part of this project and would love to recommend it to other filmmakers.

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Danzheng! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you found the festival experience both engaging and educational. Sharing real-time audience feedback and creating an inspiring environment where filmmakers can connect with each other's work is exactly what we strive for.

    Your kind words about our team mean the world to us. It was an absolute honor to feature your film STEP FORWARD, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Wishing you and your team continued success!

    – The Striped Tale Team

  • Snark None

    A well-organized and thoughtfully curated festival with a strong focus on audience engagement.

    What I found especially valuable was the combination of live screenings and the opportunity to receive direct audience feedback. It creates a rare situation where a film is not only presented, but actually experienced and responded to in real time.

    I also appreciated the communication and the overall atmosphere of the festival — it felt attentive and respectful towards the filmmakers.

    My film EMERGENCE was honored to receive the Festival Winner award, and it was particularly meaningful to know that it resonated with the audience.

    Thank you to the team for creating this space.

    April 2026
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Sergei! It was an absolute honor to screen EMERGENCE and award it the Festival Winner.

    We are thrilled that you found the audience feedback format valuable. Creating a space where films are not just shown, but truly experienced and responded to, is our main goal. We are so glad that you felt the respectful and attentive atmosphere we strive to provide for our filmmakers.

    Your film is a stunning, emotional piece of art, and it was incredibly meaningful for us to see how deeply it resonated with our live audience. Thank you for trusting us with your beautiful work, and we wish you endless success in your future cinematic endeavors!

    – The Striped Tale Team