The Festival of Animated Films Düsseldorf will enter its 5th round on 26.09.24-29.09.24. At various locations in downtown Düsseldorf, we show international artists who deal with the topics of animation, animated film and motion design in very different ways. From classically drawn and animated shorts to abstract computer and AI generated video works, Trickfilm Festival Düsseldorf will showcase a wide range of styles, techniques and approaches representing the diversity of contemporary animation art.

In addition, we use the festival as an interactive space to explore the techniques and background of animation. Our program includes workshops around the topic of animation and lectures by creative personalities who give us insights into their creative process.

We will present the official selection of this year's open call winners over three days in selected locations in downtown Düsseldorf, Germany.

Our goal with the festival is to bring your animation to a large audience and to express it in various forms throughout the weekend. From open air screenings to classical cinema and exhibition spaces, the selected animations will find their perfect place to be shown.

In addition, we will announce the winners through our social media channels and website.

✓ All entries must be submitted in English or with English subtitles (if in a different language).

✓ All entries must have been made in or after 2022.

✓ Entrant confirms and warrants required legal authority to submit the entry to the Festival and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.

✓ By submitting to us, you give us consent and right to screen your film in front of a live audience, and, under special circumstances, online screening.

✓ Only complete entries will be considered.

✓ Official Selection: These are all the nominated entries selected for screening, which will be notified via email.

✓ We accept only digital transfer of the movie (mp4 or mov) after selection

✓ We may promote clips from your film on social media, based on the entries you provide us with.

✓ We retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed about any changes through email and our online platforms.

✓ We place no restrictions on your work in terms of premiere status or whether your work has been made available online.

✓ Any technical issues with the submitted films are 100% the responsibility of the filmmakers. If, at the time of judging, your video file doesn’t work or doesn’t have English subtitles (if in a language other than English), it will be automatically rejected, without a refund. Please contact the festival team ASAP if there are any issues with the submission process, and a solution will be found.

✓ We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions.

✓ Each entry must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. Entry fees are not refundable. These fees may be paid by Paypal.

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  • Very lovely festival. Super sympathetic people organizing it, always eager to help and answer any questions. Great hospitality. Great venues. Great atmosphere.

    October 2023
  • It was really awesome experience!

    October 2023
  • Tang rehoo

    very nice! thanks for your select.

    October 2022