Awards
These prizes will be awarded
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Call for Entries
Submissions for the 2026 competitions are now open! Show your film on the big screen or present your animation project to an international industry audience.
Expired
Short Film Competitions
Deadline: 15 November 2025
ITFS International Competition:
International animated short films up to 30 minutes in length. We charge a fee of € 10.00 for each submission.
ITFS Student Competition:
Animated short films by students or graduates of a film, art or media university up to 30 minutes in length. We charge a fee of € 5.00 for each submission.
ITFS Tricks for Kids Competition:
Animated short films and series episodes for children up to 12 years of age, up to 30 minutes in length. We charge a fee of € 5.00 for each submission.
ITFS Trickstar Nature Award:
Animated short films on climate protection, biodiversity, the environment and sustainability up to 30 minutes in length. We charge a fee of € 5.00 for each submission.
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ITFS AniMovie Competition
Deadline: 15 January 2026
Animated feature films with a running time of at least 60 minutes. We charge a fee of € 10.00 for each submission.
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German Animation Screenplay Award
Deadline: 1 February 2026
Award for the best screenplay for a feature-length animated film
Award for the screenplay with the greatest international market potential
Expired
Animated Games Award Germany
Deadline: 15 February 2026
Award for the best german animated game
Expired
Trickstar Business Award
Deadline: 25 February 2026
Award for the best innovative and groundbreaking business model for a particular project or a company in the field of animation
