ASIFA created the International Animation Day (IAD) in 2002, honoring the birth of animation, recognized as the first public performance of projected moving images: Emile Reynaud’s Theatre Optique in Paris, on the 28th October 1892.

ASIFA coordinates and helps promote IAD celebrations all over the world, putting the art of animation in the limelight in a global worldwide celebration of animation. In recent years, this unique event has been commemorated in more than 50 countries, on every continent of the world.

Rules & Terms

1. International Animation Day submissions are reserved for members and associates of the Association Internationale du Film d’Animation (ASIFA)

2. There is no cost for submission

3. Contact your countries coordinator for submission password

4. Showings will happen Country by Country at events organized by the local coordinator. Filmmakers submitting agree to allow showings of their work without compensation in the spirit of sharing their work in celebration of International Animation Day.

5. Events will happen within the Months of October, November, or December with an emphasis on October 28th. Any showings beyond these dates need to be requested by the local coordinator of the filmmaker.

6. Films will not be archived or shown out of events surrounding International Animation Day without the expressed permission of the filmmaker.

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  • hasan bohra

    extremely good and very very amazing event

    December 2025
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  • Zahra Azadpour

    "ASIFA IAD International Animation Day was a wonderful celebration of animation. The festival was well-organized, welcoming, and inspiring, with a strong sense of community. I truly appreciated the opportunity to be part of it and connect with fellow filmmakers and animation lovers worldwide."

    December 2025
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  • Prateek Sethi

    What a fantastic experience. The Waves Awards of Excellence by ASIFA India at the Waves Summit 2025 was a window of opportunities and alliances that have changed my world view. Highly recommend

    December 2025
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  • Hussain Bohra

    I really enjoyed the Waves Awards of Excellence by ASIFA India at the Waves Summit 2025. It was a great event that appreciated young talent in animation and creative fields. Everything was well organized, the vibe was energetic, and it was inspiring to see so many creative people being recognized. I was so happy to win first prize in Best Modeling – it was a proud and unforgettable moment for me. Overall, it was a great experience and it really motivated me!

    June 2025
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  • Shweta Marathe

    I'm glad to have been a part of this beautiful celebration!! Thank you for this opportunity to connect with animators around the world!! It was a joy to see my first animated short film - SWIM (2017), selected for the IAD celebration at ASIFA Central (USA), ASIFA Hellas (Greece), and ASIFA Korea (Nelson Shin Animation-Art Museum).

    November 2023
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