Cartoon screenings, a music program, lectures, quests, technology labs, cosplay, and a cartoon parade.

The festival has been held since 2025 and is a showcase of international and Russian animation on the topic of the future, the development of AI, ecology, alternative energy sources, space exploration, architecture development and other topical issues. The objectives of the Festival include: introducing Russian viewers to the best examples of international and Russian animation about the future; popularizing animation as one of the most modern and dynamically developing art forms; presenting the above topics through the art of animation to children and teenagers; meetings and lectures by representatives of the scientific and animation communities.

The organizers of the Festival are the BFM Studio Limited Liability Company and the ATOM Foundation for the Promotion of Scientific, Educational and Communication Initiatives.

Awards & Prizes

Based on the results of its work, the jury awards three prizes. The wording of the prizes is approved by the jury at the meetings.

The winners of the Festival will be notified of the receipt of the prize at the closing ceremony (if present) or after its completion.

Festival Winners of 2025

• "A Stone Like Someone" by Matisse González (Mexico, Bolivia) – The Best Animated Film award

• "Escape Speed" by Tamás Rebak (Hungary) – The Best Film for Teens award

• "Cosmos" by Sabrina Seriol (Israel) – The Best Film for Children award

• "Uro" by director Maria Odintsova (Russia) – The Special Jury Mention for a Fantastically Bright Start category

Rules & Terms

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE FESTIVAL (COMPETITION)

• Applications for the competition are submitted through the form posted on the Festival page on the Film Free Way website: https://filmfreeway.com/Mult-Nauka-Fest

• Deadline for submitting applications for the competition: December 15, 2025 – February 22, 2026.

• The deadline for the announcement of the selection results: no later than March 17, 2026.

• There is no fee for submitting a film to the Festival competition.

• The films selected for the competition will be shown without paying the authors for the screening.
• Films from 1 to 120 minutes in length are accepted for the competition.

• Films submitted for the competition must be created no earlier than January 1, 2024.

• Russian films are accepted in the original language. The presence of English subtitles is desirable, but not necessary.

• Foreign films are accepted in English, and/or with English subtitles.

• The festival does not consider unfinished works.

• Films selected for the competition can be shown within the framework of the competition programs no more than 2 times in the Atom pavilion (Moscow, VDNH, Prospekt Mira, 119, p. 19).
• Persons applying for the Festival guarantee that their work does not contain copyrighted material, rights to the use of which they do not own.

• The festival does not impose any restrictions on the film in terms of the premiere status or its availability on the Internet.

• The Festival does not cover the cost of accommodation for nonresident participants, the cost of purchasing air tickets, train tickets to/from Moscow, taxis to/from the airport to the city, as well as the cost of meals during the duration of the Festival participant's stay in Moscow.

• In order to disseminate information and promote the Festival in any media, the Festival reserves the right to use any episode from the film of the competition program lasting no more than 60 seconds. During the preparation and holding of the Festival, episodes (teasers, trailers) of selected films can be shown at festival venues, in television commercials advertising the festival, on the Festival website and in multimedia presentations.

• The Festival reserves the right to use film footage in promotional materials (festival catalog, festival magazine, flyers, posters, billboards, website and multimedia presentations), as well as to provide them to the media in order to disseminate information about the Festival.
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  • Carolina Feity

    Thanks so much for select our short film for the festival!

    April 2026
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  • Rolando None

    great Festival, great experience, thank you

    April 2026
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  • VINOTH KUMAR RAMALINGAM

    I had a very engaging experience with *The International Festival «Cartoons about the future»*. The festival stands out for its unique focus on forward-thinking storytelling, blending creativity with futuristic concepts in animation.

    The selection of films was diverse and thought-provoking, showcasing a wide range of artistic styles and narratives that explore technology, humanity, and imagination. It was inspiring to see how different creators interpret the idea of the future through animation.

    The festival organization was smooth and professional, with clear communication throughout the process. The platform made it easy to participate and stay updated.

    Overall, this festival is a great space for animators and storytellers who want to push creative boundaries and explore futuristic themes. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in innovative animation and look forward to participating again.

    April 2026
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  • ZIPING YU

    I have not received any relevant information link, nor any relevant website to see the specific content, and I don't know where to find the shortlist or related progress.

    April 2025
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  • Maxence Porelli

    Thank you for this amazing opportunity, for our team and for our short film !

    April 2025
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