Aynimation Festival de Animación (4)

Festival start: 04 November 2026      Festival end: 08 November 2026

Aynimation Festival 2026

The Aynimation Festival is an animation festival whose mission is to promote the development of animation by decentralizing access to education and culture in its various forms, while fostering connections between artists, the industry, and the community. Through this competition, we seek to showcase innovative works, encourage the exchange of ideas, and recognize the creative talent and diversity of perspectives that this art form offers.

The festival organization reaffirms its commitment to cultural decentralization and the national and international promotion of animation, offering participants the opportunity to share their projects with new audiences and be part of an event that connects the industry and the community in the city of Trujillo.

The Aynimation Festival opens its call for submissions for the Official Competition Selection, inviting animation filmmakers and creators from Peru, Latin America, and around the world to take part in this fourth edition in 2026.

All selected works will receive a digital Certificate of Participation and the official Aynimation 2026 Official Selection laurels.

The first-place winner in each category will receive the festival's official trophy. The jury may award digital Honorable Mentions if it deems appropriate.

Competition Rules for the Aynimation 2026 Official Selection

Competition Categories
Peruvian Animated Short Film Competition
Latin American Animated Short Film Competition
International Animated Short Film Competition
National Student Animated Short Film Competition
General Provisions

Participants must be at least 18 years old and may be from Peru, Latin America, or any other country in the world.

Only works in which animation is the predominant or exclusive technique will be eligible. In the case of works combining live action and animation, only those in which animation represents more than 50% of the total running time will be accepted.

Only works completed between January 1, 2024 and the closing date of the call for submissions will be eligible.

Participation in the competition is free of charge for all categories, except for the International Animated Short Film Competition.

Works that use images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) are not eligible for the competition.

Peruvian Animated Short Film Competition

Animated works produced in Peru may participate, with no restrictions regarding subject matter, genre, or technique.

Latin American Animated Short Film Competition

Animated works produced or co-produced in Latin American countries may participate, with no restrictions regarding subject matter, genre, or technique.

International Animated Short Film Competition

Animated works produced in any country in the world outside Latin America may participate, with no restrictions regarding subject matter, genre, or technique.

National Student Animated Short Film Competition

Animated works created by students or recent graduates of academic programs, workshops, or animation courses in Peru may participate, provided that they demonstrate the skills and knowledge acquired through their training.

Submissions to the International category may only be made through Festhome.

Submission Requirements

The work must be submitted through a viewing link (Vimeo or unlisted YouTube) or a download link (Google Drive or Dropbox). Links must remain active and accessible throughout the entire selection process.

Works whose original language is not Spanish must include Spanish subtitles.

Short films must have a maximum running time of 25 minutes.

The Official Selection will be determined by an internal selection committee of the Aynimation Festival, and its decision will be final and binding.

By submitting a work, the participant guarantees that they hold the necessary ownership, authorization, and copyright for the work, music, and images used. The Aynimation Festival assumes no responsibility for third-party claims arising from intellectual property infringements.

Official Selection

Works selected for the Official Selection will be notified to applicants by email and published on the official platforms of the Aynimation Festival.

All selected works will receive a Digital Certificate of Participation and the official Aynimation 2026 Official Selection laurels.

The first-place winner in each category will receive the festival's official trophy. The jury may also award Digital Honorable Mentions if it considers appropriate.

Selected participants must submit the final projection file in a high-quality digital format (video and audio) that allows for proper playback in a theater setting.

For promotional purposes, selected participants will be asked to provide:

The official poster in high resolution
Three still images from the work
A synopsis
A photograph of the director
A short biography of the director

The organization does not cover transportation or accommodation expenses for selected participants. However, it may provide official invitation letters to facilitate applications for financial support or travel assistance.

Selected works will be screened free of charge during the festival dates at the official venues designated by the organization.

By submitting a work, the author also grants authorization for the non-exclusive, non-commercial screening of the work as part of:

The “Aynimation Route” (traveling screenings in other cities throughout Peru)
Cultural showcases and events organized in partnership with the festival

The organization reserves the right to modify the dates, venues, or jury members due to force majeure and will notify selected participants accordingly.

The jury will be composed of distinguished professionals from the audiovisual and animation sectors, and its decision will be final. Individuals who have a direct connection to any of the selected works will be ineligible to serve as jury members.

Participation in the Aynimation Festival 2026 Competition constitutes full acceptance of these rules and regulations.

For inquiries, please contact: aynimationfest@gmail.com