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Wales’ only global animation festival, building community through a love of animation since 2018. ✨ Cardiff Animation Festival 23-26 April 2026

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Jun 2

We’re so excited to announce the dates for Cardiff Animation Festival 2026! 🎉

The festival will be held at Chapter 23-26 April & online 23 April - 10 May 2026!

Early bird submissions are now open for the BAFTA qualifying edition! Early bird closes on 30th June!

filmfreeway.com/CardiffAnima...

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · 31m

👸 CAF On Tour | CAF Ar Daith 🧌

Join us this Autumn to revisit the cult classic Welsh fantasy The Princess and the Goblin with a rare showing on a big screen near you - yn Gymraeg! We can’t wait to see you at one of our upcoming screenings!🍿

🎟️Tickets and more info here - bit.ly/4lJU5No

Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · 2d

It's the start of something new and exciting in Caerphilly!✨

The Cardiff Animation Nights team are thrilled to share a brand new selection of animated short films with our inaugural Caerphilly Animation Nights screening!🎉

🎟️ Tickets & More Info here - bit.ly/CAN-Caerphilly

#caerphilly #animation

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · 5d

Cardiff Animation Festival x New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival is funded by Wales Arts International, British Council Wales and Welsh Government as part of Wales and Japan 2025, celebrating and strengthening connections across both countries.

Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · 5d

The programme includes Welsh & Japanese animated shorts that will be available online as VOD & watch parties 1-8 December, as well as masterclasses taking place at New Chitose, Hokkaido 21-25 November!

Check out the website for full details of all the events: bit.ly/WalesJapanEv...

Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · 5d

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cardiff Animation Festival is excited to announce a brand new collaboration with New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival! 🇯🇵

To celebrate the collaboration, Asaki Nishino created a beautiful poster that encapsulates the collaboration between the two festivals and countries! 🩷

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · 7d

🚨DON'T FORGET!🚨

Cardiff Animation Nights is starting a little earlier tonight at The Underdog, so we'll see you there at 7pm!⏰

We have curated a fabulous hour of indie animation from around the globe to watch with friends old & new! 🍻

🎟️ bit.ly/CAN-OCT

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · 15d

Revisit 90’s animated fantasy feature The Princess & the Goblin yn gymraeg at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Saturday 27th September!

The film starts at 2:30pm and tickets are £5 - £7!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this classic on the big screen for the first time!✨

🎟️ bit.ly/Tour-2025

A poster for 'Y Dywysoges A'r Bwgan' (The Princess and The Goblin) from Cardiff Animation Festival, advertising the screening at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Saturday 27 September, 2:30pm. Shown is a character from the film, with logos in white across the bottom for Arts Council Wales, Lottery Fun, Welsh Government, Ffilm Cymru, Film Hub Wales and BFI FAN

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · 22d

📣 Submissions for Cardiff Animation Festival 2026 close on Monday 22nd September!

Don’t miss out! Submit your animated shorts for consideration at #CAF26

Submit your work here: filmfreeway.com/CardiffAnima...

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Cardiff Animation Nights @animationnights.bsky.social · Sep 2

ATTENTION! ‼️ It is TIME for an announcement ⏰ Update your watches, change your alarm clocks & mark your calendars... CAN on 2nd October 2025 will be starting at 7pm!

We have curated a fabulous hour of indie animation from around the globe to watch with friends old & new! 🍻

🎟 bit.ly/CAN-OCT

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 28

Revisit the cult classic Welsh fantasy The Princess and the Goblin with a rare showing on the big screen - yn Gymraeg! 👸🧌

This is the first time it has been screened in cinemas across Wales! 🍿

Check out all the dates and get your tickets here: bit.ly/Tour-2025

Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 28

Free screening of animated indie shorts live on YouTube TONIGHT! 🤩

Cardiff Animation Nights @animationnights.bsky.social · Aug 28

Cardiff Animation Nights is back online TONIGHT (Thursday 28th August) live on our YouTube channel! 🥳

Join us for an hour of indie animated shorts! Films will start at 8pm BST!

Watch along wherever you are! ✨

🍿 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrP6...

Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 25

Revisit 90’s animated fantasy feature The Princess & the Goblin yn Gymraeg at Gwyn Hall on Saturday 30th August!

The film starts at 2pm and tickets are £4.95!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this classic on the big screen for the first time! ✨

🎟️ bit.ly/Tour-2025

Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 23

We loved seeing you all tonight for the INBETWEENS screening followed by a wonderful Q+A! Huge thanks to Luzie Ilgner, @skwigly.bsky.social and filmmakers for bringing these beautiful films to Chapter!

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 20

This Saturday 23rd August at 5pm, Cardiff Animation Festival presents INBETWEENS in partnership with @skwigly.bsky.social & Chapter! 🤩

Watch a selection of shorts on the big screen celebrating queer filmmaking and storytelling through animation!

🎟 Tickets: cardiffanimation.com/inbetweens

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Skwigly Animation Magazine @skwigly.bsky.social · Aug 19

This Saturday 5pm at Chapter Arts Centre, Skwigly have teamed up with @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social to present INBETWEENS, a night of incredible animation with a focus on LGBTQIA+ themes.
www.skwigly.co.uk/events/event...

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 18

Did you know that we're touring The Princess and the Goblin to cinemas across Wales? 👸🧌🐈‍⬛

Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the 90's classic on the big screen yn gymraeg!

The tour starts this week in Pontardawe! ✨

Check out all the dates and tickets on our website here: bit.ly/Tour-2025

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 14

Revisit 90’s animated fantasy feature The Princess & the Goblin yn gymraeg at Pontardawe Arts Centre on Tuesday 19th August!

The film starts at 1pm and tickets are free!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this classic on the big screen for the first time! ✨

🎟 bit.ly/4nZOXpM

Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 11

Don’t miss SAVAGES – a stunning stop-motion film by Claude Barras set in the lush Bornean rainforest.

After the film, join us for the chance to meet local conservationists & discover how you can get involved in protecting our environment 💚

🗓 13 August 1pm
📍 Chapter
🎟 bit.ly/Savages-CAF

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 7

Cardiff Animation Festival presents INBETWEENS in partnership with @skwigly.bsky.social & Chapter - an evening of contemporary animated short films exploring LGBTQIA+ themes & stories.

The screening celebrates queer filmmakers & storytelling through animation.

🎟 www.cardiffanimation.com/inbetweens

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Cardiff Animation Nights @animationnights.bsky.social · Aug 7

📣 Cardiff Animation Nights is online! 🎉

Join us live on YouTube - Thursday 28th August for a curated hour of indie animated shorts from across the world!

Films start at 8pm BST, you can watch wherever you are and join in the conversation in the live chat!

Subscribe: youtube.com/cardiffanimation

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Aug 6

Revisit classic 90's animated fantasy Y Dywysoges A'r Bwgan (The Princess & the Goblin) at CellB Blaenau Ffestiniog on Friday 15th August, 4pm!

Grab a slice of pizza, enjoy the film, check out the original artwork and see how the film was made! 🎞️

🎟 Tickets: www.cardiffanimation.com/caf-on-tour-...

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Cardiff Animation Nights @animationnights.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join us for a summertime Animation Nights on Thursday 31st July at The Underdog, Cardiff ☀️

There will be an hour of incredible animation with a short break in the middle to top up your drinks, order some food and make new friends 🎉

🎟 Register for free tickets: bit.ly/CAN-July

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Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Jul 21

👸 CAF On Tour | CAF Ar Daith 🧌

Revisit the cult classic Welsh fantasy The Princess and the Goblin on the big screen in venues across Wales for the very first time! 🍿

More dates to be announced soon! ✨

Sign up to our Newsletter for all the updates & upcoming events: bit.ly/CAF-Newsletter

Cardiff Animation Festival @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social · Jul 10

Cardiff Animation Festival is back in 2026, 23- 26 April for another instalment of amazing animation & festival fun! 🥳

Regular submissions are now OPEN! 🚨

Head to our FilmFreeway to submit your work 🎞

Submit here: filmfreeway.com/CardiffAnima...

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Cardiff Animation Nights @animationnights.bsky.social · Jul 7

Join us on Thursday 31st July for Cardiff Animation Nights at The Underdog!

We'll be back for another screening of indie animated shorts, drinks and summer vibes! 😎

Doors open at 7:30pm and films start at 8pm, see you there!

🎟 Register for your free tickets here: bit.ly/CAN-July

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