Montreal International Animation Film Festival - ANIMAZE

Awards include Best Feature, Best Short, Best Experimental, Audience Award and student film awards. Published prizes also include animation software and opportunities for selected work to appear in Animaze's travelling showcases and music video screenings at MiCannes.

The 2027 edition accepts international submissions through FilmFreeway, with selection announced in programming waves. The published deadlines are 30 September 2026 (Earlybird), 14 November 2026 (Fall), 28 December 2026 (Winter), 30 January 2027 (White), 1 April 2027 (Green) and 19 June 2027 (Regular/final). The notification date is 31 July 2027. Categories include shorts under 15 minutes, shorts of 15–30 minutes, experimental work under 30 minutes, features over 70 minutes, music videos, VR/AR/360 projects, First Nations projects, student films, AI films and works in progress. Live-action features require more than 35% VFX in the main action, excluding credits. The international student category may require proof of active enrolment. The Canada Wide Student Film Contest requires active enrolment in an animation or film programme and proof with the submission; independent student submissions use the international student category. Works in progress require a trailer. Music videos require soundtrack and performer information. Submitters must identify the appropriate category and intended age audience, flag content unsuitable for children under 13, and disclose any use of AI; AI projects belong in the dedicated AI category. Dialogue other than English or French requires English or French subtitles where possible; children's films require an English or French dubbed version. Review materials include a Vimeo link and a downloadable high-resolution file under 2 GB. Submitters must hold the necessary music, visual and story rights and accept responsibility for rights clearance. Entry authorizes exhibition at Animaze and other events curated by the organizer, together with promotional use of excerpts, trailers, images and sound. Accepted films receive further technical requirements. The festival does not pay screening fees. Published standard entry fees are in USD and vary by category and deadline. Earlybird-to-final fees: VR/AR/360 $47–97; shorts under 15 minutes $45–78; experimental $40–80; international students $35–75; Canada Wide students $30–75; features $65–98; shorts of 15–30 minutes $50–95; First Nations, music videos and works in progress $45–95; AI films $50–95. FilmFreeway Gold discounts are listed separately. Canadian student entrants may request a waiver code.