2025 submissions now open!

OPEN WORLD ANIMATION FESTival IS BACK!

The 2025 festival takes place November 6-9 at the Roxy Theatre!

This 4-day festival will bring together animated art from across the planet for lovers of cinema & animation of all sorts!

Open World Animation Festival showcases the array of rich creators animation has to offer as well as shine a light on lesser known works.

About

Open World Animation Festival encourages creators to explore the frontiers of animation through both traditional & emerging mediums. Its mission is to help general audiences understand the artistry in animation and its diversity of subject matter. It aims to showcase many voices, styles, & perspectives. Anyone is welcome to take part! 

For the 2024 Festival we are partnering with the roxy Theatre as our official screening location! This 450-seat venue is one of only 600 surviving independent theaters in the Nation. The Emmaus Theatre is equipped with DLP Cinema for a state of the art cinematic experience! 

The Roxy Theatre

Highlights from the 2024 Festival

2024 Winners!

Voyager Award - On the 8th Day

Best Animated Short - Little Birds

The Immersive Award (VR) - Coffin Room

Best Music Video - We Are the Earth

Best Student Film - Starlight Cantina

Offerings

films

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Schedule

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tickets

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