Toon Dook International Animation Festival is a dynamic new event in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, dedicated to showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary animation.

We accept submissions in two competition categories:
– International short animated films
– Kyrgyz (local) animated films

No completed film? No problem — take part in our signature 24-Hour Animation Challenge and create on the spot.

The two-day festival also features:
– Masterclasses by international guests
– Art alley and live illustration
– Ceramic workshops and real-time art creation
– Networking zones
– Music surprise and open-air atmosphere

We warmly welcome animators, artists, students, studios, cultural institutions, and animation lovers from around the world.

Toon Dook is home where stories, cultures, and creators meet.

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1. Categories
– International Short Animated Films
– Kyrgyz (Local) Animated Films

2. Eligibility
– Open to all animated films under 30 minutes
– All animation techniques are accepted (2D, 3D, stop motion, mixed media, etc.)
– Films must include English subtitles if the original language is not English

3. Submission
– All submissions must be made via FilmFreeway
– Multiple submissions are allowed
– Submission fees are non-refundable

4. Selection
– Films will be selected by a committee of festival programmers
– Selected filmmakers will be notified via email
– The final schedule and selection decisions are at the discretion of the festival team

5. Screening Rights
– By submitting, participants grant the festival the right to screen their film during the festival
– Excerpts, posters, trailers, or stills may be used for promotional purposes

6. Competition & Awards
– Selected films will be considered for Jury Awards
– A professional international jury will evaluate the films
– Awards will be announced at the closing ceremony

7. Festival Format
– The festival is planned as an in-person event in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Категории
– Международные короткометражные анимационные фильмы
– Кыргызские (локальные) анимационные фильмы

Условия участия
– Принимаются все анимационные фильмы продолжительностью до 30 минут
– Допускаются любые техники анимации (2D, 3D, покадровая, смешанная и др.)
– Если оригинальный язык фильма не английский, обязательно наличие английских субтитров

Подача заявок
– Все заявки подаются через платформу FilmFreeway
– Разрешена подача нескольких фильмов
– Регистрационные сборы не возвращаются

Отбор
– Фильмы отбираются программным комитетом фестиваля
– Отобранные участники будут уведомлены по электронной почте
– Финальное расписание и решение о выборе остаются за командой фестиваля

Права на показ
– Подавая заявку, участник предоставляет фестивалю право показать фильм в рамках мероприятия
– Отрывки, постеры, трейлеры и кадры могут использоваться в рекламных целях

Конкурс и награды
– Отобранные фильмы будут рассмотрены на присуждение премий жюри
– Профессиональное международное жюри будет оценивать фильмы
– Победители будут объявлены на церемонии закрытия

Формат фестиваля
– Фестиваль планируется как офлайн-мероприятие в Бишкеке, Кыргызстан

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • My first festival. Helped me a lot with document job and was active on social media. Only positive emotions about this event! Thank you

    October 2025
  • Toon Dook is a promising young animation festival with a pleasant atmosphere. Various screening programs, lectures and master classes. Our film "Yuri Far Far Away" was marked as "Honorable Mention" as a participant out of competition. It was shown in the international program block, although it was not on the screening schedule and was never mentioned in the news (which is not very fair). In general, a pleasant place to hold an event, a comfortable cinema hall. The festival has room to grow.

    September 2025