OPEN WORLD ANIMATION FESTival IS BACK!

After taking a 3-year hiatus due to the Pandemic, Open World Animation Festival is BACK!

The 2024 festival takes place July 11-14 2024 at the Emmaus Theatre!

This 4-day festival will bring together animated art from across the planet for lovers of cinema & animation of all sorts!

Open World Animation Festival strives to celebrate the array of rich creators animation has to offer as well as shine a light on lesser known works.

For 2024 we’re giving out cash prizes for every category!

About

Open World Animation Festival encourages creators to explore the frontiers of animation through both traditional & emerging mediums. Its mission is to help general audiences understand the artistry in animation and its diversity of subject matter. It aims to showcase many voices, styles, & perspectives. Anyone is welcome to take part! 

For the 2024 Festival we are partnering with the Emmaus Theatre as our official screening location! This 450-seat venue is one of only 600 surviving independent theaters in the Nation. The Emmaus Theatre is equipped with DLP Cinema for a state of the art cinematic experience! 

The Emmaus Theatre

Offerings

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Submissions for the 2020 festival are now open!

past winners

Checkout winners & submissions from previous years!

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Open World Animation Fest is hosted by the Alternative Gallery, a 501c3 which is 100% volunteer run.

Please consider donating to help support our cause!