CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE FEATURE FILM COMPETITION
ANIAFF has established an International Feature
Film Competition section and is currently accespting submissions
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Entries to INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM COMPETITION
Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival will hold an International Feature Film Competition.
Please be sure to read the Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival’s Submission Rules of works and then apply if you agree.
Application period
May 13, 18:00 (JST) – August 17, 23:59 (JST)
Application period
May 13, 18:00 (JST) – August 17, 23:59 (JST)
Guidelines for Online Submissions
To apply, please use the online application form or FilmFreeway. Applications sent by post will not be accepted.
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Please fill out the online application below and submit it.
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An automatic reply email will be sent to the applicant’s email address informing them that the application has been received, so please keep it as proof.
An automatic reply email will be sent from [office@aniaff.com]. Please pay attention to the settings.
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If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact us at the email address below.
Secretariat of Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival
office@aniaff.comPlease enter the required information and press the "Confirm input" button at the bottom of the screen.
Application Form
コンペティション部門応募ページ
Entries to INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM COMPETITION
2026 Time Schedule
Submission Requirements
Online Distribution Preparation
Provide us with the URL and its password for streaming (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.) for one complete work. No digest version accepted. Acceptable language(s) are Japanese and/or English. For any other language, please provide subtitles in English. For the Japanese-only video, English subtitles will be required after shortlisting.
Preparing Work Information
Please prepare the title, synopsis, and director profile (in both Japanese and English).
Preparing Image Materials
Please prepare an image of the work and a photo of the director.
Filling Out and Registering the Application Form
Please fill in the required information in the application form.
Checking the Application Confirmation Email
You will receive an automated confirmation reply by email. Please keep it for the proof of application.
Online distribution in the festival might be conducted if any serious epidemic or other issues occur. However, the application of a film which restricts online distribution shall be accepted and is welcome. The inability of the online distribution shall not bias the judgment.
How to Submit
Submission Dates
May 13, 18:00 (JST) – August 17, 23:59 (JST)
Eligibility
Please read the terms and conditions of Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival. By submitting your application, you will agree with the terms and conditions. Some important points are:
- Must be an animation with a length of 40 minutes or more, including end credits. Any method of production is acceptable.
- Must have been completed during or after January 2025.
- All entries must have English subtitles at the time of submission. For films in Japanese, please submit the English-subtitled version after receiving notification that your film will be screened.
- The director, producer, and applicant must have the rights to screen the film and guarantee that no legal issues shall arise for its screening at the festival.
- The applicant must have secured all rights related to music, characters, and copyrighted visuals used in the film. The festival is not liable for any legal disputes a rising from right s issues.
Depending on circumstances, online screenings may be conducted.
Films that cannot be streamed online may still be submitted and will not be disadvantaged in the selection process. Online availability will be confirmed after the selection.
Entry Fee
Free of charge.
Submission Method
Please complete all required fields regarding the work and the director on the official website or via FilmFreeway.
* If you have any questions regarding your submission, please contact us at the email address below.
◼︎ Aichi-Nagoya International Animation Film Festival Office
Email: office@aniaff.com
◼︎ Aichi-Nagoya International Animation Film Festival Office
Email: office@aniaff.com
トップ
From Japan to the world—2nd ANIAFF returns this year,
From Japan to the world—2nd ANIAFF returns this year,
exploring new possibilities in animation culture.
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
- Dates
- November 13(Fri.) – 18(Wed.),2026
- Venues
- Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Midland Square Cinema &
Midland Square Cinema 2 &
WINC AICHI, etc.
- Organized by
- ANIAFF Executive Committee
- Co-organized by
- Aichi Prefecture & Nagoya City
NEWS
- TOPICS 2nd ANIAFF Set for November 13–18; Submissions Now Open for International Feature Film Competition
- TOPICS Feature Film Competition Winners Announced!
- TOPICS Studio LAIKA, the stop-motion studio that has amazed the world, featured in the inaugural “Studio Focus”
- TOPICS The exciting teaser is finally here!
- TOPICS Mamoru Hosoda Confirmed to Appear! Screening Lineup Also Announced!
【国際長編コンペティション部門 作品募集】
— あいち・なごやインターナショナル・アニメーション・フィルム・フェスティバル #ANIAFF (@AichiNagoyaIAFF) May 13, 2026
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金鯱賞 賞金100万円とトロフィーを授与
ほか審査員賞・観客賞も
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