Meet the #CAF26 Jury who will choose the winners of Best Short Film, Best Student Short Film and Best Micro Short Film!

✨Sarah Schmidt - An animator and curator who runs Malt Adult
✨Pip Williamson - A self-taught freelance 2D animator
✨Nia Edwards-Behi - Co-director of Abertoir Horror Festival

Sketch Showdown is making a highly requested comeback for #CAF26! 🥳 If you missed it last year, you can expect to witness an epic cartoon memory showdown live on stage!

🗓Fri 24 April | Gwe 24 Ebrill
⏰ 6:45pm
📍Chapter Arts Centre
🎟 bit.ly/Sketch-Showd...

Learn the unique art of model making with Aardman at one of three workshops across the weekend at #CAF26 and take home your very own Gromit or Shaun the Sheep!🐑

🗓Sun 26 April / Dydd Sul 26 Ebrill
⏰11:15am, 1:15pm, 3:15pm
📍Chapter Arts Centre
🎟Full programme & tickets - www.cardiffanimation.com

🎬 Cardiff Animation Festival | Gŵyl Animeiddio Caerdydd 🕹️

#CAF26 will showcase a vibrant, hybrid programme of events 23-26 April 2026!

We hope you enjoy what we have in store and we’re looking forward to seeing you there! 🫶

Check out the full programme -
www.cardiffanimation.com

I’m so happy to be part of the Chorlton Arts Festival (9-21 May) this year!

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🤩 Did you see the first programme announcement? 🥳

There are lots of exciting events to look forward to at #CAF26! Highlights in this year's programme include; award-winning animators sharing the ins & outs of show-running, gaming deep-dives, and Anime features!

🎟 Grab a pass: bit.ly/CAF26-Passes

Official Selection🎬

This year #CAF26 received the most submissions ever! Check out the 98 short films in competition from 26 countries! The 9 themed programmes feature shorts that tell true stories, moments of calm, Welsh work, and a screening the whole family can enjoy!

🍿 bit.ly/CAF26-Select...

Cardiff Animation Festival 2026 In-person & Online Early Bird Passes are now on sale! 🎉

There are a limited number of Early Bird Passes available so be quick! 💨

🎟️ Get your pass - bit.ly/CAF26-Passes
🍿Check out the programme - bit.ly/CAF26-News

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📣 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...