Brighton International Animation Festival is the first of it’s kind! Set on the sunny coast of Brighton, England it is a 2 day annual not-for-profit festival every April run by animators for everyone. The vision of the festival is that it embraces international partnerships and encompasses a global perspective, in addition to providing an accessible place for people to learn about the medium. 

In addition to film screenings of both specially curated and in competition programmes, the festival offers hands on animation workshops and talks from industry speakers. This allows both animators and non-animators alike to come and learn about the medium in both an artistic and commercial context.

Prizes will be awarded in the categories of Best UK, Best International and Best Student film.

Brighton International Animation Festival does not have premiere status requirements.

For accessibility purposes all selected films must either provide captions/English subtitles burnt in or an srt (subtitles) file in English that can be used if the film is selected.

Films must have been made since 2021.

Any animated technique is eligible as well as any genre such as Documentary, Narrative, Music Video, Experimental etc.

Brighton International Animation Festival reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any projects submitted. If accepted, you must be able to provide the festival with a downloadable high-resolution export of your film, as well as at least one high-quality still image for promotional purposes.

For purposes of submission, all films must be submitted as online screeners through FilmFreeway. Submitted films must be complete. Works-in-progress will not be accepted.

All material in your film must be your own original work - you must have the rights to all images, music, and on-screen talent featured in your film. Films that do not adhere to copyright laws will be disqualified.

If the requested materials aren't submitted by the date stated and correspondence on the matter isn't engaged with the festival has the right to dis-include the film from the festival.

By submitting your film, you acknowledge that you are giving permission to Brighton International Animation Festival to utilise still images and trailers from your film for non-commercial use in promoting the event. 

Submission fees are non refundable.

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  • Fantastic festival, screening a diverse range of films from across the world. The festival is a great opportunity to network with other filmmakers in a wonderful location. Kate is a good host who really makes the festival accessible for everyone.

    May 2023
  • Sophie Marsh

    Absolutely lovely little animation festival - super friendly and welcoming! It was a joy showing our film here.

    April 2023
  • BIAF was such an amazingly positive experience! Was my first time going in-person to a festival my film was showing at and was made to feel very welcome and at-home despite having never been in the area before and knowing basically no one. Love how much networking was encouraged and how filmmaker badges allowed me to spot any fellow filmmakers while out and about. Venue was nice and Kate was super professional. Clearly put so much effort into this fest, you could feel the love for sure - will be submitting again asap!

    April 2023
  • Hannah Lau-Walker

    Incredible festival, Kate is such a wonderful organiser and made the whole experience feel so inclusive. There were so many little details that were so on point, already can't wait for next year !!

    April 2023
  • I was very pleased when I read that my LOVELY RITA was selected, especially for the category «Wild Characters» which fits very well to the film protagonist. I couldn't attend the festival. So, I followed the festival news on facebook. Very detailed news. I like this.

    April 2023