ONLY FOR SHORT ANIMATED FILM

All the films must be submitted with French or english subtitles.

If the film is selected it must be sent for the screening with french subtitles. It's a mandatory condition.
Please tell us if it's difficult for you to do a french translation we can help. Without french subtitles the film will be withdraw of the competition.

For the screening the directors, producers, schools will provide a DCP File to the festival. Don't hesitate to contact us about that.

The length must be 59mn maximum

The Festival of Animated Film of Paris propose you to (re)discover the diversity and abundance of national and international independent animated creation, (national and international ) on short format.The Festival introduces you to an plural exploration of animated cinema throughout screenings and meetings.

Without imposed topic and open to all technics, PIAFF provides an opportunity to young creators, pros and amateurs, to get known by the audience. Through the competition, the Festival is awarding the best of contemporary animated creation.
As the Festival brings the enthusiasts and the uninitiated together, it favours a social and cultural blend, constituting a real network of collaboration and artistic promotion.

Our Goal
Spread largely and by all means the contemporary animated creation

Our Ambition
Generalizing animated cinema to all the audiences and all the ages.
Be part of the principal springboard organisms for the breeding of new talents.
Be a must for all over the years

Our Actions
Highlight original and innovating creators of animated cinema
Gather audiences by raising cultural emulation
Spread (the) cinema and multimedia-related information
Develop and create a network of artistic mixing
Create and sustain jobs and form interns

THE AWARDS TO THE WINNERS:

Pro Selection:
Direction Award, Interpretation Award, Screenplay Award, Sound Award

Selection Command:
Best Music video Award, Best Command Film Award

Student Selection:
Direction Award, Originality Award, Sound Award

World Films Selection:
Grand Prix

Audience Award:
Pro Selection, Student Selection, Coups de Cœur Selection,
Workshop Films Selection

Regulations and Registration Terms of the 16th Edition
The "PIAFF", Paris International Animation Film Festival

PIAFF is a space to new creators and to the experienced ones specializing in short animated films directed with all animated technics

FILM AND REGISTRATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN SAME TIME.

1. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

- Can be selected, film with a duration of 59 minutes maximum.
- A short film can be directed by one or several persons.
- Autodidacts, students, freelance, professionals or amateurs.
French subtitles preferred for selection, English subtitles are accepted.

In case of selection the directors or producers undertake to provide French subtitles one month after the date of the receipt of the mail announcing the selection.
It's a mandatory condition for the screening.

Please tell us if it's difficult for you to do a french translation we can help. Without french subtitles the film will be withdraw of the competition.

2. ANIMATED FILMS SELECTED:
- Techniques used: All and beyond
- Whatever the genre, Whatever the age and the nationality of the directors, Whatever ...
- The film must have been finished maximum 2 years before the date of the festival

3. THE SELECTION OF THE FILM CAN BE MADE EITHER:

- By e-mail: piaff.inscription@gmail.com
- By the FilmFreeway platform (but you are here so you know)

If your film is selected you will have a response at the beggining of november
Deadline for receipt films: October 1st, 2024

4. SUBMISSION TERMS AND CONSTITUTION OF THE FOLDER:
- 1 picture of the film
- 1 picture of the director( s)
- 1 Registration form fully completed, dated and signed for each film and in case of a collective realization, fill up "a coordinated frame" per director.
The registration form implies acceptance of this rules. Each candidate declares to be effectively author or copyright holder on this artwork or artworks registered and as such be the holder of all the literary property rights, dramatic and musical.
- For a minor the declaration must be mandatory completed by at least one of his/her parents or one of his/her tutors.

5. THE AWARDS TO THE WINNERS:

Pro Selection:
Direction Award, Interpretation Award, Screenplay Award, Sound Award

Selection Command:
Best Music video Award, Best Command Film Award

Student Selection:
Direction Award, Originality Award, Sound Award

World Films Selection:
Grand Prix

Audience Award:
Pro Selection, Student Selection, Coups de Cœur selection

6. RULES AND REGISTRATION MODALITIES:

The registration is free

In order to ensure the promotion of the festival, productions and right holders of the artwork selected give their free agreement that their film may be, if necessary, presented to the media.
If necessary, an extract of 30 seconds of the film may be requested to promote the festival in the media.

You grant PIAFF the right to broadcast your film if it receives an award in one or two screenings for the promotion of the festival. No commercial use will be made.

The rightful owners assign to the PIAFF, without compensation, the rights of reproduction of the images of their film attached to the file of inscription for a diffusion in the press, the catalog of the festival or on the website of the PIAFF .

In order to make the festival known a mention of the selection on social networks and websites will be very appreciable.

Website of the festival: http://parisfestivalpiaff.wixsite.com/site

Attention, an incomplete or unreadable folder will not permit the selection of the film.

PIAFF, Paris International Animation Film Festival organized
Mail : piaff.inscription@gmail.com

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  • Being part of the PIAFF was an incredible experience. Seeing my short film (50 Kwanzas) screened alongside such creative and innovative works was a major milestone in my artistic journey. Beyond the screenings, the festival provided a truly inspiring atmosphere, fostering meaningful exchanges with fellow filmmakers and animation enthusiasts.

    PIAFF is undoubtedly a must-attend event for anyone passionate about animation and its cultural impact. An unforgettable experience!

    Thank you to the team, specially to Alexis and Anne.

    February 2025
  • I was great to be at PIAFF! Thank you!!!

    February 2025
  • Jesu Medina

    Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your festival!

    January 2025
  • Thank you for screening HOLD ON FOR DEAR LIFE by Simone Fiorentino at PIAFF 2025!

    January 2025
  • PIAFF is a very nice and surprising festival in the heart of Paris. Alexis Hunot, the one responsible for the festival, is very warm and interested in animation. He always has the best questions in the Q&A sessions. Thank you, PIAFF!

    January 2025