Animakom FEST (Festival Internacional de Cine de Animación de Bilbao)

Animakom FEST

Festival Internacional de Cine de Animación de Bilbao

Also known as: International Animation Community Festival of Bilbao
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Animakom FEST focuses on international animated short films in Bilbao, Spain, with competitions for professional work, student films and animated music videos. Its programme combines these selections with showcases of international animation festivals and a particular focus on films directed by women. The Animakom Award recognises a career in animation through retrospective screenings, while workshops, professional talks and masterclasses complement the film programme.

The festival dates back to 2017. Its official farewell statement announces the end of the festival after eight editions. The final edition dates are 9–15 December 2024, with screenings in Bilbao.

Country

Spain

Focus

Animation

Categories

Animation, Music Video, Short, Student

Awards and prizes

The final edition (2024) regulations provide for the Grand Prix Animakom and Best Student Film, with special jury prizes and mentions; Best Animated Music Video is decided by the audience. The Laboral Kutxa Award recognises the best Basque short film, eligible through Basque production or a director born or resident in the Basque Country. An Audience Award covers films in competition. Independent awards recognise Best Female Director, Best Script and Innovation. The Animakom Award honours a career in animation.

Festival rules

Final edition (2024) regulations: animated short films up to 20 minutes, completed after 30 September 2023. More than 50% of the production must be animated; mixed animation and live action are eligible. Categories cover international shorts, films produced at educational institutions and animated music videos. Self-contained series episodes may be selected exceptionally. Only finished films are accepted. Films with dialogue or narration in languages other than English require English subtitles. Submissions are online through FilmFreeway, without an entry fee. The organisers announce the end of the festival after eight editions; these are historical eligibility conditions, not an active call.

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