Seoul Indie-AniFest (Seoul Independent Animation Festival) organized by KIAFA, the Korean Independent Animation Filmmakers' Association.
Indie-AniFest presents spectacular independent animated films from Korea and Asia.
The festival offers a diverse range of works and opportunities for filmmakers as well as a chance to interact with audiences.
We strive for the values of independence, experimentation, passion, and vision by working together with independent animation directors.

Awards & Prizes

Korean Competition: Independent Walk, First Flight
- Grand Prize: Star of Indie
- Prize for Independent Walk
- Prize for First Flight
- Jury Special Prize
- KIAFA Special Prize
- KAFA Special Prize
- Prize for Debut Film
- Prize for Music/Sound
- Audience Choice: Star of Festival (Korean)

Korean Competition: Animated Web Series
- Prize for the Best Animated Web Series
- Audience Choice: Star of Festival (Korean)

Asian Competition: ASIA ROAD (Except Korean Works)
- Light of Asia
- Prize for ASIA ROAD
- Jury Special Prize
- Audience Choice: Star of Festival (Asian)

Feature Competition: Mirinae Road
- Star of Mirinae
- Jury Special Prize
- Audience Choice: Star of Festival (Feature)

Rules & Terms

- Films should be completed after January 2022 and never previously submitted to Seoul Indie-AniFest.
- Works were produced in Asian countries.
- If a film was produced by more than one country it must have at least one Asian country included.
- Non-English language films must have English subtitles or provide English scripts.
- The result of ASIA ROAD will be announced on 3 July 2023, and Mirinae Road is 31 July.
- 한국 작품 공모(독립보행/새벽비행/랜선비행)는 6월 19일 (월) ~ 6월 30일 (금)까지 진행됩니다.
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  • Kasra Yazdani

    Definitely one of the most professional festivals that my work has participated in. I wish you the best. See you soon.

    October 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your kind review. I hope to see you at the festival soon :)

  • Tang rehoo

    So good！very professional！can't wait to got my trophy.

    October 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Congrarulation again! I am really sorry you couldn't come to festival. I sent trophy 2 weeks ago! I hope you get the trophy soon.

  • Amir Ovadia Steklov

    One of the best festival experiences I had. I was invited on 2022 and had an amazing time: the hospitality team is very dedicated and cared a lot to make my visit comfortable and pleasant. They also organized parties with food and drinks and many opportunities to network with other filmmakers. Highly recommended!

    October 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Amir! I am really happy to hear that. I hope to see you again with your new film!

  • Nick Calpakdjian

    A great festival with an excellent team. We were well looked after throughout the festival and made to feel very welcome. The quality of films being screened was excellent and made me very excited about the independent animation scene in South Korea and beyond.

    October 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your warm review. You attended 2 festival at the same time, so you were a little busy to visit all. But you come to Seoul Indie-AniFest for the guest talk and ceremony. Thank you for evertything!

  • Wu-Ching Chang

    One of the most wonderful and sweet festival I have ever attend!
    Thank you Indie-AniFest!

    September 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, and I am sorry for late response. I hope you stay well and see you another chance :)