Accepted Styles
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Computer animation
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Traditional animation
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Stop-motion animation
Note: Hybrid projects (animation and live-action) are accepted but the film must contain at least 75% animation.
Awards & Prizes
All accepted films for judging will receive an ‘Official Selection’ Laurels.
Juried awards are given for:
1st Prize - $300 USD
2nd Prize - $150 USD
3rd Prize - $100 USD
Best Student Animated Short Film - $100 USD
Prize money will be transferred via PayPal as soon as the proper information is provided by the filmmaker.
Rules & DEADLINES
GENERAL RULES
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Animation Chico accepts animated short Films only.
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The maximum duration of each film is 15 minutes.
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We will only be accepting submissions for films completed after January 1st, 2016.
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Your film must contain at least 75% animation in any technique.
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The Exhibition copy of your film must be encoded in H.264 .mp4 format with a constant bitrate no higher than 20mbps. We accept all films 720p or 1080p resolution.
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More than one film or video may be submitted. Each film or video must be accompanied by a separate submission form and entry fee.
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Films with dialogue or narration in languages other than English must have English subtitles.
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The Festival has the right to use all materials related to the submission as well as a film excerpt up to 10% of the total length of the film that will not exceed 3 minutes for promotional purposes.
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