Submit your original animated film to the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) 2026 for a chance to win various awards. This competition is open to animated works completed after May 31, 2025. Entries are free and must be submitted online by May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Giveaway Details
- Deadline:
- How to Enter: Submit an animated film online through the official Entry Form on the OIAF 2026 Eventival Visitor Page. Entrants must create or log into an account to access the form. Films must be provided as a link to an online screener that remains active until the end of July 2026.
- Eligibility: Open to filmmakers submitting original animated works completed after May 31, 2025. Entrants must be at least 18 years old. Films with non-English dialogue must include English subtitles. Submissions should show human involvement and not be fully AI-generated. A free account or login is required to access the entry form.
Prizes
| Prize | Qty | ARV |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize for Feature Animation | 1 | |
| Grand Prize for Short Animation | 1 | |
| Award for Best Animated Short | 1 | |
| Award for Best Commissioned Animation | 1 | |
| Award for Best Student Animation | 1 | |
| Award for Best Animated Series | 1 | |
| Award for Best Animation Made for Young Audiences (7+) | 1 | |
| Award for Best Animation Made for Teen Audiences (13+) | 1 | |
| Craft Award for Script | 1 | |
| Craft Award for Animation Technique | 1 | |
| Craft Award for Sound Design | 1 | |
| Craft Award for Design | 1 | |
| Hélène Tanguay Award for Humor | 1 | |
| Public Prize | 1 | |
| Canadian Film Institute (CFI) Award for Canadian Animation | 1 | |
| Canadian Student Animation Award | 1 |
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Last verified: April 27, 2026