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FAF 2025 Submissions are open

This year, short film submissions look different, with a new deadline! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Northern Animation Network of festivals, creating more opportunities for animators across the region.

By submitting through the network, your film will be considered not only for FAF 2025 but also for:

  • Viborg Animation Festival (Denmark)
  • BLON Animation and Games Festival (Lithuania)
  • REX Animation Festival (Sweden)

Filmmakers, producers and distributors can submit their films to one FilmFreeway account and be considered for all competition categories that they are eligible for. 

FAF is keeping our competition categories, but simplifying the process for you. The FAF 2025 Short Film Categories are:

  • Nordic-Baltic Short Film
  • Nordic-Baltic Student Film
  • Nordic-Baltic Commissioned Film
  • Nordic-Baltic Children's Film
  • Nordic-Baltic Young Audience Film
  • Global Short Film

Mark your calendars with the new deadline of 1 May for Professional Short Film and 15 June for commissioned and student film. Feature film submissions will open on 16 June. 

Key Dates for FAF 2025

  • May 1 – Professional Short Film Competition Deadline
  • June 15 – Student & Commissioned Short Film Competition Deadline
  • June 16 – Feature Film Competition Opens
  • FAF 2025October 23–26

Please read the complete rules on our website and submit to the Northern Animation Network on Filmfreeway.

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