CRAFT International Animation Festival

01/04/2026

Our film submission period has ended. Thank you creators, distributors, college and universities for submitting animated shorts to us!
We are grateful for your trust and excited to watch each film in this pre-selection period.
Is your film coming to Yogyakarta this October? Stay tuned!

06/01/2026

Thank you Skwigly Online Animation Magazine for spreading our submission period.

Going forward, CRAFT International Animation Festival will be an annual festival, and until the end of March 2026, is looking for short animated films for the 6th edition, taking place 23-28 October 2026, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Films can be submitted only through the platform: https://filmfreeway.com/craftinternationalanimationfestival

CRAFT International Animation Festival consists of THREE parallel competitions and TWO non-competition panoramas:

> International competition of stop-motion & traditional techniques in animation (no digital 3d/2d, or using only partly) – open to the whole world

> Only for the animated movies from southeast asian countries (movies created in the sea region) - competition of all techniques in animation (including digital 3d/2d)

> No dialogue short animated movies for kids - stop-motion & traditional techniques in animation (no digital 3d/2d, or using only partly) – open to the whole world

> Digital panorama - a non-competitive program open to the whole world

> Panorama animasi Indonesia - a non-competitive program open to domestic, Indonesian productions, open for all techniques – digital, non-digital, stop-motion, and mixed

06/01/2026

Thank you for spreading our submission period Animation-Festivals.com

CRAFT is a celebration of craftsmanship and talent, but also to commune with authenticity, diversity, and physicality. For the 6th edition, we accept anim...

04/01/2026

Zippy Frames announces call for entries to 6th CRAFT International Animation Festival > https://www.zippyframes.com/festivals/next-festivals/craft-international-animation-festival

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CRAFT International Animation Festival will be held in Yogyakarta (Java, Indonesia).

01/01/2026

🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 🎊
The film submissions for CRAFT Animfest 2026 is now open until March 31.
Submit your film/s that are:
✅No longer than 30 minutes including credits.
✅Minimum 80% made with animation techniques.
✅Realized after January 1st, 2024
✅Suits to any of these categories:

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION of stop motions & traditional techniques in animation (no digital 3D/2D, or using only partly) – Open to the whole world.

SOUTHEAST ASIA COMPETITION of all techniques in animation - Open for films produced in the Southeast Asian countries.

SHORTS FOR KIDS COMPETITION of stop motions & traditional techniques in animation (no digital 3D/2D, or using only partly) – Open for films with NO DIALOGUE from all over the world!

DIGITAL PANORAMA, a non competitive program with an audience voting - Open to the whole world.

PANORAMA ANIMASI INDONESIA - a non competitive program of all techniques in animation - Open to domestic, Indonesian productions.

Submission deadline: March 31, 2026
To submit and to find more information click the link below:
https://filmfreeway.com/CRAFTInternationalAnimationFestival

We’re looking forward to your submission!

01/01/2026

📸 CRAFT Animfest 2025 — Day 5 | 1 November 2025

Apart from workshop and masterclass, the final day of CRAFT Animfest 2025 at Studio Kalahan was also held the second screening of Shorts for Kids. Children were given their last chance to vote for their winner. The day continued with a screening and Q&A of Panorama Animasi Indonesia – Student. The session brought fresh energy to the morning, as student filmmakers shared their works and creative processes, engaging directly with the audience in an open discussion.

🎬 Meanwhile at Griya Monika, the festival continued with a re-run screening of the Southeast Asia Competition, giving audiences another opportunity to experience standout films from the region. The program was followed by a special screening of Best of Rising of Lusitania Animadoc Film Festival, presenting a curated selection of animated documentaries that expanded the festival’s perspective on storytelling and form.

🏆 As night fell, the festival gathered once more at Studio Kalahan for the Awarding & Closing Night. In a warm and intimate atmosphere, awards and special mentions were presented, followed by the screening of winning films. The evening ended with shared conversations over bakmi goreng from street food carts and cups of wedang ronde, a simple yet heartfelt way to close five days of films, collaboration, and community at CRAFT Animfest 2025.

See you at CRAFT Animfest 2026!

01/01/2026

On DAY 5 of CRAFT Animfest 2025 (1 November 2025) we collaborated with Manajemen Talenta Nasional (MTN) Seni Budaya - Film and presented two learning programs that explored animation beyond technique - positioning it as a medium of storytelling, emotion, and cultural expression. Held at Studio Kalahan, the programs connected emerging animation talents with reflective, hands-on, and cross-disciplinary approaches. Not less than 80 animation talents were gathered to joined one of two programs;

MTN Asah Bakat x Wayang Lostang
MTN Asah Bakat x Masterclass Julia Hazuka

Through Wayang Lostang Workshop, participants explored the “los tang” method—letting go of rigid control to embrace intuition, spontaneity, and collaboration. By creating manual assets and building stories collectively, the session highlighted animation as a fluid and process-driven practice rooted in experimentation.

Meanwhile, Masterclass with Julia Hazuka guided participants through the emotional and symbolic language of traditional animation, using The Grand Mother as a case study. Together, these sessions embodied MTN Asah Bakat’s mission: nurturing talents by bridging local cultural roots with universal storytelling in animation.

31/12/2025

📸 CRAFT Animfest 2025 — Day 4 | 31 October

The fourth day of the festival unfolded with a full lineup of screenings and discussions. The day began at Studio Kalahan with re-run screenings of the competition programs, giving audiences another chance to experience selected films.

In the afternoon, activities moved to Griya Monika with Digital Panorama, followed by the second and final day of Animasi Conference hosted by Pengaji Animasi. The conference featured presentations by Daryl Wilson, Leo Avero, Arunaya Gondhowiardjo, and Bayu Subyantoro, sharing perspectives from industry, independent practice, and children’s IP development.

As evening arrived, the festival returned to Studio Kalahan for Panorama Animasi Indonesia screenings and continued with the Southeast Asia Competition.

Meanwhile in Lapangan Mejing Lor, the second day 'SOROT' open air screening was held. Locals were gathered to enjoy the second screening of Panorama Animasi Indonesia Independent where musician Iksan Skuter live performed 'Titik Nol' during the screening of its music video. He then continued performing a few songs, along with a live painting animation by Hizaro.

30/12/2025

📸 CRAFT Animfest 2025 — Day 3 (30 October 2025)
Activities beyond Studio Kalahan

On Day 3, CRAFT Animfest 2025 extended its activities to Griya Monika, Lapangan Mejing Lor, and Hompimpark. At Griya Monika, the day marked the final day and closing of Animasi Camp 2025, followed by a Panorama Animasi Indonesia – Student screening attended by several filmmakers. The venue then hosted the first day of Animasi Conference, organized with Pengaji Animasi, featuring speakers lecturer Nita Virena, studio owner Diecky Suprayogi, headmaster Roy Thok, and vocational school teacher Mardi.

Later, Lapangan Mejing Lor welcomed families and children for an outdoor Panorama Animasi Indonesia for Kids screening. It was the first night of the outdoor screening program “SOROT” opened by Sanggar Wiraga Yoga, featuring five new creative dance pieces performed by 17 young dancers, both children and teenagers.

Finally the night was ended with Community Gathering in Hompimpark as a relaxed communal space for festival-goers to gather and interact.

Day 3 highlighted how CRAFT Animfest brings animation beyond conventional venues - connecting education, community, and public spaces into one shared festival experience.

23/11/2025

Oct 30 – Studio Kalahan, CRAFT Animfest 2025
Day 3 at Studio Kalahan overflowed with children explored the Immersive Exhibition, joined the “Tiny Things, Big Moves, Fun Story” workshop with Petra Patria, and filled the screening room for the Shorts for Kids Competition. Laughter and curiosity turned every corner into a moment of discovery, and some young viewers even engaged in live Q&A with filmmakers joining virtually.

In the Immersive room the 'Live Animation Painting' workshop with Hizkia Subiyantoro was held.
The day also featured three book launches: 'Karakter Unyu' by Bambi Bambang Gunawan, 'How to Anime: Dari Garis ke Gerakan', and 'Unforgettable Journey of Lala: A Visual Story' by JIVA Animation. The launches began outdoors but moved indoors when the rain started - with audience enthusiasm never fading.
As evening arrived, Studio Kalahan wrapped up Day 3 with re-run screenings of International Competition 2, followed by International Competition 3 along with another engaging Q&A session with filmmakers joining virtually.
A warm, rainy day turned into a lively celebration of imagination, storytelling, and community.

15/11/2025

Business Meeting Documentation – CRAFT Animfest 2025 🤝✨
October 29, Evening Session

On the evening of October 29, CRAFT Animfest hosted a special business meeting between a visiting Japanese creator represented by Yoshiharu Ashino and four Indonesian animation creation & production houses: Leo Motion, Ayena Studio, Saroong Studio, and Hizart Studio.

Each studio had the opportunity to present their ongoing projects, portfolios, and service capabilities, while the Japanese delegation shared their creative works, production approaches, and plans for future collaborations. The session opened a meaningful space for both sides to explore potential co-production opportunities, outsourcing partnerships, and creative exchange.

By facilitating this meeting, CRAFT Animfest continues its mission to act as a bridge within the animation ecosystem, strengthening connections between local and international stakeholders and playing an active role as a matchmaker for future collaborations in the region.

A warm thank-you to all studios and guests who took part in this important networking moment. 🚀🇮🇩🇯🇵