CRAFT International Animation Festival (CRAFT Animfest) is the first festival in Asia devoted to traditional techniques in animation (stop motion, classic drawing/painting animation, sand animation, etc.) It is also the first festival in Southeast Asia to review the current artistic animation implemented in this part of the world (in that case including digital techniques). 

CRAFT Animfest task is to popularize some classic techniques of animation in a computer-dominated environment. Also to appreciate artists from this the Southeast Asia region. Ones who, regardless of the technique, makes original and interesting films. The moments of CRAFT Animfest is also a time for a creative meeting and exchange of experiences between creators and festival goers.

CRAFT Animfest it’s a biennial festival. Every odd year since 2017, CRAFT Animfest set to be held in the same week with The World Animation Day (28 October).

Open Submission
January 1, 2025
Regular Deadline
March 31, 2025
Notification Date
May 31, 2025
Duration

No longer than 30 minutes including credits

80%

Minimum 80% made with animation techniques

Year

Realized after January 1st, 2023

Competitions

International Competition

OFF STOP-MOTION & TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES IN ANIMATION

Southeast Asia Competition

OF ALL TECHNIQUES IN ANIMATION

Short for Kids Competition

OF STOP-MOTION & TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES IN ANIMATION

Non Competitions

Submission Fee

US $ 5

For professional

US $ 3

For a student film

Submit your film

Ask for a discount

Ask for a discount when submitting 3 films/more by emailing your request along with the film/s brief to: