FILM SUBMISSION RULES:

• Animation Block Party 2026 festival events are open for short film entries through August 13th.

• Films must be in the time range of 3 minutes or less and filmmakers should select screening option for Miami or NYC/LA in menu.

• The Miami screening will be focused on Animation for Kids, the NYC/LA events will feature adult themed content.

• Animation Block Submission preference is HD 1920 x 1080 QuickTime in H.264 or Apple ProRes compression.

• Please use www.wetransfer.com or www.dropbox.com or another FTP type website to send a QuickTime of your film to: animationblockparty@gmail.com

• Digital QuickTime submission is required. Please label your QuickTime file with the name of your film.

• Short films are $5 to enter, if submitting more than one short, you must submit a separate entry fee and QuickTime for each film.

• Do not send us your only copy of your animation. Any materials you send us will not be returned.

• You will receive a confirmation of your received media by email once it has been registered in our system.

• Audience Award and Student Film winners will receive ABP merch + $500 stipend, Dragonframe software and more!

• Please follow all animation entry rules to confirm your submission: short film entry fee, film download link and submission form.

quicktime entry requirements:

• Submission preference is HD 1920 x 1080 QuickTime in H.264 or Apple ProRes compression.

• Please use www.wetransfer.com or www.dropbox.com or another FTP type website to send a QuickTime of your film to: animationblockparty@gmail.com

• To ensure delivery of film entry, please copy and paste the link provided by your file sharing website in body of email cover letter to animationblockparty@gmail.com and label your QuickTime file with the name of your animated short.

• Do not send the only copy of your animation. Any materials you send us will not be returned. All works will be transferred to a digital stream for the festival.

• By entering your animation for consideration, you attest that you hold all right to exhibit the given work. You have read, understand, and agree to all Animation Block Party entry guidelines, requirements and legal information*

HOW to submit:

Animation Block Party: Miami or NYC/LA entry fee is $5 per film.

Once you have processed your $5 entry fee, please proceed with film submission form below.

Animation Block Party - Film Entry Form.