Animovies is a film component of the Festival of Animated Objects, and some years includes a family-friendly collection and a more adult themed collection.

The FAO features high caliber local, national, and international artists working in the realm of animated objects. Programming includes live performances, screenings, lectures, workshops, and exhibitions for all ages, and adult audiences. Animovies is produced and presented by The Festival of Animated Objects.

Rules & Terms

Shorts (films < 15 minutes) involving ANIMATED OBJECTS are eligible.
Feature length films (>60 minutes) involved ANIMATED OBJECTS are eligible.

Animated objects includes, but is in no way limited to: PUPPETS, MASKS, STOP MOTION ANIMATION, hand drawn animation, and encompasses a myriad of other expressions of animated objects.

*NOTE*

Digital and/or computer generated animation is NOT ELIGIBLE.
Films with AI generated components are NOT ELIGIBLE.
If your film is digital animation, it is NOT ELIGIBLE, do not submit it.

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  • Shing Yin Khor

    What a genuinely lovely festival, with perfect communication! Thank you for accepting our films, and we can't wait to be able to visit you soon!

    April 2026
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  • Dan Kelin

    I was thrilled to be included in the festival, even though I couldn't attend in person. The communication and access to information kept me as involved as I could be without actually be there. Congrats to a festival that promotes and presents the "lesser" appreciated world of puppet films.

    March 2026
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  • Alyssia White

    I am fortunate enough to live local to this festival and have been attending for three years. in 2026, I was pleased to submit and have an animated short shown as part of the festival - alongside some beautiful work by international animators. Thank you FAO <3

    March 2026
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  • Nostril Film

    While we were unable to attend, we were so happy to be included in this truly one-of-a-kind festival that spotlights stop motion and puppetry. If you do stop motion or anything puppet related, definitely submit. Hope to make it in person one year!

    October 2025
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  • Noelle Duddridge

    Amazing festival, which I was lucky enough to attend. The coordinators were very accommodating, the venue was quant and the Q&A following the films was filled with interesting and fun facts. Great experience all around!

    April 2023
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