Top animation and digital art festivals 2025
Every year new proposals, technologies and talents appear that transform the way we create and consume content. And if there's one place where all this explodes, it's festivals.
Whether you're just starting out or you're already moving in the sector, these events are key to learn, get inspired and build community. So, here's our pick for 2025:
Annecy International Animation Film Festival (France)
The most iconic animation festival in the world. If there's one place EVERYONE wants to be, this is it.
When: June 2025
Why: Films that are released before they are in theaters, master classes and real networking opportunities.
Ideal for: Students, animators, screenwriters, directors and producers.
OFFF Festival (Barcelona)
Design, motion graphics, digital culture and a great atmosphere that pushes you to create.
When: April 2025
Why: Presentations by top artists, installations, workshops and good vibes.
Ideal for: Creatives, designers, motion artists, digital art students.
FMX - Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Immersive Media (Germany)
If you are passionate about the more technical side of animation, visual effects or video games, FMX is for you.
When: Spring 2025
Why: Because you'll see the ins and outs of top-notch movies and video games, with speakers coming straight from the studios.
Ideal for: Technical animators, VFX artists, developers, researchers.
MUTEK (Montreal, Barcelona, Tokyo...)
A festival that combines digital art, technology and experimental music. If you are looking for groundbreaking proposals, there is magic here.
When: Depending on the city (Montreal is in August)
Why: Because it connects the sensory with the technological like few other events.
Ideal for: Digital artists, creative developers, and curious minds.
Animateka (Slovenia)
A European festival with an indie soul, specializing in auteur animated shorts. Animateka is more intimate, but just as powerful.
When: December 2025
Why: Selection of risky and unique short films, spaces for young creators, and very good atmosphere.
Ideal for: Emerging animators, students, experimental artists.
Why go to animation and digital art festivals?
These events are your passport to the real world of the sector:
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You get inspired by the latest in the industry
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You connect with professionals and recruiters
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You discover tools, trends and opportunities
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You learn more in 3 days than in 3 months of YouTube
Students of the Digital Arts and Animation & VFX Area of La Salle have already participated with their projects in top events such as Annecy Festival, MUTEK Barcelona or OFFF, presenting innovative pieces that combine art, technology and visual storytelling. These opportunities not only allow them to show their work to industry professionals, but also to be an active part of the international creative scene from the beginning of their career.
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