Personnel:
Henrique Neves, Festival Director
Cristina Lima, Programme Coordinator
Bárbara Bleco, Communications
Beatriz Silva, Communications
Cristina Barros, Technical Department
Cristina Novo, Production
Cristiano Ribeiro, Accountant
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Submission Policy:
Season: Fall (Usually November)
Deadline: June
Entry: Animation-specific. All categories are free unless otherwise noted.
Content:
Features, Shorts
Festival Season:
Fall
Comments:
Founded in 1976, CINANIMA is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. Oscar Qualifying Film Festival, eligible with the support of ASIFA - Association International du Film d'Animation. Every year CINANIMA gathers animators and directors all over the world who, during the 10-day festivals' period, enjoy the best animated films made all around the world, in a friendly and familiar environment. The festival focuses on the art of animation and it's promotion and dissemination, as well as promoting film literacy.
Categories include short films, students films, feature films, national competition, and many special programmes, retrospectives, curatorships, and screenings for families, children and schools.