Fredrikstad Animation Festival

13/05/2026

FAF launches Storyline Production Pitch - A new platform for Nordic-Baltic Feature Animation.🎉

• Live pitch presentations before a curated audience of industry professionals.
• One-on-one meetings with decision-makers matched to each project needs.
• Networking access to leading European animation professionals.
• Eligibility for the 100,000 NOK Storyline Grand Prize - awarded to one project to support activities any services at .no

11/05/2026

FAF has been cooking up something for a while and are finally ready to share the news! Thank you Cartoon Brew for the exclusive coverage at our new Animated Network Days coming to FAF 26.

The Nordic-Baltic animation festival expands with a new industry market focused on pitching, co-production, and financing.

27/04/2026

FAF 26 submissions close at the end of the week!

By submitting to FAF, your film will also be considered for , , and !

Plus, Nordic-Baltic films at FAF will be eligible for the new international critics award!

Submit on before May 3rd!

Open to all professional, student and commissioned works under 30 mins

24/04/2026

There are three chances to see the Best of FAF 25! Watch the award winning films from the Fredrikstad Animation Festival in Fredrikstad, Trollhättan and Oslo in the next couple of weeks! We hope to see you at one of the screenings.

Tickets for the Oslo event will be on sale on the website, in Trollhättan the program is included with accreditation and free at .bar!

07/04/2026

TIME IS TICKING ⏰
The FAF26 submission deadline is fast approaching. Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker, or submitting for the first time, this is your moment to share your latest creation.

Don't miss the opportunity, submissions close 3 May.

https://filmfreeway.com/NorthernAnimationNetwork

07/04/2026

From curiosity to craft. From doubt to mastery.🎭Endre Skandfer opens up about a lifetime devoted to animation, from the Norwegian classics that sparked his obsession, to the grueling realities of feature film production, and why animation remains one of the best magic tricks ever.

Watch Endre's full story on Northern Animation Network YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH9M9OZnjUQ
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Clip from Dunder (2016)

19/03/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming the first animation FIPRESCI jury to FAF26

The 2026 edition introduces the Fipresci critics prize, bringing increased global attention and industry weight to the Nordic animation showcase.

17/03/2026

Have you caught up on the latest interviews in the Northern Animation Artist series?
There are 6 out now, with new ones coming out every other week! Catch up today and be ready for Niki Lindroth von Bahr's coming out this Friday.

https://www.youtube.com/-Animation

🎬 Pokalbis su estų stop kadro animacijos kūrėja Anu-Laura Tuttelberg – apie jos kelią nuo fotografijos ir kinematografijos iki lėlių animacijos, apie polinkį dirbti vienai ir sąmoningą pasirinkimą kurti lėtai.

Esame animacijos festivalių tinklas NORTHERN ANIMATION NETWORK (NAN), jungiantis Fredrikstado animacijos festivalį (Norvegija), REX animacijos festivalį (Švedija), Viborgo animacijos festivalį (Danija) ir BLON Animacijos ir videožaidimų festivalį. NAN tinklo tikslas – kurti ryšius ir įkvėpti animacijos bendruomenę. Projektą finansuoja „Creative Europe Media“ programa.

Pokalbį su Anu-Laura žiūrėkite Northern Animation Youtube kanale – nuoroda komentare 👇

16/03/2026

Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2026 is thrilled to announce the launch of FIPRESCI critics’ jury!

FAF will be animation festival since the launch of their "Animation Call" initiative to welcome this jury. This collaboration puts Fredrikstad at the forefront of global animation, opening doors for festivals worldwide and bringing animated cinema to audiences everywhere.

ALL Nordic-Baltic professional short films in our lineup are eligible for this prestigious award! 🏆Calls for submissions are OPEN until May 3.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking celebration of animation.
https://filmfreeway.com/NorthernAnimationNetwork

Join us as we honor creativity, innovation, and the power of animated storytelling. Fredrikstad is where the future of animation comes alive! Read more about the annoucement here:
https://fipresci.org/news/fredrikstad-animation-festival-2026-to-welcome-fiprescis-first-official-critics-jury/