Opportunity Description
Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2025 (TAAF2025) is looking for feature and short animated videos from applicants from around the world with solid messages. Its mission is to screen top-notch, more original animated films, offer audiences and creators inspiration opportunities, develop new talent, and support the growth and promotion of animation cultures and the industry.
Important details:
- Deadlines: October 31 (for Short animation), November 10 (for Feature animation)
- Duration: 7-10 March 2024
- Location(s): Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan
Categories:
- Full-length Animation (60 min. or longer)
- Short Animation (less than 30 minutes)
Note: Animated films longer than 30 minutes but under 60 minutes must first be classified as Feature Animation. The TAAF office will contact the applicant later to let them know which category the film belongs in.
AWARDS:
- Excellent movies are given the following awards:
- Big Prize (both for Feature and Short, a cash award of 500,000 yen)
- An Excellence Award (both for Feature and Short, a cash award of 100,000 yen)
- Best Student Film (short Animation entries; cash prize of 100,000 yen; other awards) (if applicable).
ELIGIBILITY:
- No restrictions as to who can apply
- The film had to be finished on or after January 1, 2023. (regardless of country of origin and whether professional, amateur, or student work).
- Films that have been shown in theaters, sold through video streaming, broadcast, or distributed for profit in Japan before March 6, 2025, will not be eligible for the competition. However, such films can still qualify for the “Anime of the Year” category. It is important to note that screenings at film festivals and previews are not considered as for-profit activities under these rules.
- The movie previously nominated for a TAAF award will not be accepted.
- There is no mandatory entry fee.
GUIDELINES:
Either of the following two types of screening material should be used:
- DCP or Apple ProRes (1920 x 1080 pixels) (for Feature Animation)
HOW TO APPLY?
You can apply for this competition through the “Apply Now” below.
Before submitting your application, carefully read the outline and regulations.
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