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Based in Montréal, the registered nonprofit organization dates from 2012 and combines screenings with masterclasses, filmmaker conversations, workshops and industry events. Submission categories include international and Canadian student work, First Nations projects and films using artificial intelligence. The festival's activity also extends to Animation Day in Cannes and animated music video programming at MiCannes. The dates for the 14th edition are 11–13 September 2027 at Cinéma du Musée in Montréal.",[22,25],{"year":23,"hasAwards":17,"hasSelection":24},"2019",true,{"year":26,"hasAwards":17,"hasSelection":24},"2016",[],{"aboutHtml":29,"countries":30,"focus":32,"categories":34,"nextDates":41,"awardsPrizes":42,"rules":43,"website":44,"contacts":45,"editDate":64},"\u003Cp>Animaze focuses on independent animation across feature films, shorts, experimental work, music videos and immersive formats. Based in Montréal, the registered nonprofit organization dates from 2012 and combines screenings with masterclasses, filmmaker conversations, workshops and industry events. Submission categories include international and Canadian student work, First Nations projects and films using artificial intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The festival's activity also extends to Animation Day in Cannes and animated music video programming at MiCannes. The dates for the 14th edition are 11–13 September 2027 at Cinéma du Musée in Montréal.\u003C\u002Fp>",[31],"Canada",[33],"Animation",[33,35,36,37,38,39,40],"Experimental","Feature","Music Video","Short","Student","Virtual Reality","11 September 2027 — 13 September 2027","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\u002Ffinal). The notification date is 31 July 2027.\n\nCategories include shorts under 15 minutes, shorts of 15–30 minutes, experimental work under 30 minutes, features over 70 minutes, music videos, VR\u002FAR\u002F360 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.\n\nSubmitters 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.\n\nSubmitters 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.\n\nPublished standard entry fees are in USD and vary by category and deadline. Earlybird-to-final fees: VR\u002FAR\u002F360 $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.","https:\u002F\u002Fanimazefestival.com\u002F",[46,50,54,58,61],{"type":47,"value":48,"note":49},"Email","info@animazefestival.com","General festival and submissions inquiries",{"type":51,"value":52,"note":53},"Phone","+1 514 260 0848","General festival inquiries",{"type":55,"value":56,"note":57},"Website","https:\u002F\u002Ffilmfreeway.com\u002FMontrealInternationalAnimationFilmFestivalANIMAZE","Film submissions, regulations and entry fees",{"type":55,"value":59,"note":60},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.instagram.com\u002Fanimazefilmfest\u002F","Official festival updates",{"type":55,"value":62,"note":63},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.facebook.com\u002Fanimazefestival\u002F","Official festival page",1792250341]