Closing soon · Nov 15Open call · Film- und Medienfestival gGmbH (ITFS)
Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) 2027
- Animation
ITFS is one of the largest animation festivals in the world and qualifies films for the Oscars. Short films compete in the International, Student, Tricks for Kids and Trickstar Nature Award competitions; feature films enter the AniMovie competition, which closes January 15, 2027. The 34th festival runs April 27 to May 2, 2027 in Stuttgart.
- Deadline
- Nov 15
- Submissions open
- Sep 1
- Dates
- Apr 27 – May 2
- Where
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Entry
- €15 (International, AniMovie) or €10 (Student, Kids, Nature), plus a Shortfilmdepot fee
- Who can apply
- Animated films, including computer animation and animation mixed with live action, completed after October 2025. Shorts up to 30 minutes; features 60 minutes or longer. Student films come from film, art or media school students and graduates. AI use must be declared. Non-English dialogue needs English subtitles.
- How often
- Every year
Chosen and checked by Plya on Oct 20. Dates and terms come from the organizer; confirm them on their site before you apply.