GIRAF 22 International Festival of Independent Animation Contest
GIRAF 22 International Festival of Independent Animation Contest
The GIRAF 22 – International Festival of Independent Animation is organized by the Quickdraw Animation Society (QAS) and invites animation submissions from around the world. The festival showcases independent animation in all styles, genres, lengths, and mediums to be presented in Calgary, Canada. Known as the Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival (GIRAF), the event highlights boundary-pushing works that explore innovative techniques, distinctive artistic visions, and thought-provoking subject matter. Selected films will be screened during the festival in November 2026 at the Globe Cinema in Calgary. Awards will be presented for the Best International Short Film and Best Canadian Short Film. There is no entry fee to participate.
Documents Required
Eligibility Criteria
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Department of Agricultural Research and Education, India
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Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar 2026
Department of Agricultural Research and Education, India
Awards
15 March
All
Insightfy Analytics Case Competition 2026
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow
₹ 10,000
27 February
All
Prizes
How To Apply
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The GIRAF 22 – International Festival of Independent Animation is organized by the Quickdraw Animation Society (QAS) and invites animation submissions from around the world. The festival showcases independent animation in all styles, genres, lengths, and mediums to be presented in Calgary, Canada. Known as the Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival (GIRAF), the event highlights boundary-pushing works that explore innovative techniques, distinctive artistic visions, and thought-provoking subject matter. Selected films will be screened during the festival in November 2026 at the Globe Cinema in Calgary. Awards will be presented for the Best International Short Film and Best Canadian Short Film. There is no entry fee to participate.