GIRAF is a celebration of independent animation, a showcase of the best of what's being created here in Canada and around the world. Each year, we scour the globe for the most astounding, inventive, beautiful, mind-altering and unexpected animated films out there. Since our 2023 festival, we brought 60+ shorts and features to animation fans across Alberta on our online platform and in cinema from Nov 16 -22.

 

To Submit to GIRAF 22 2026:

 

Visit Filmfreeway - filmfreeway.com/GIRAF

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or submit for free via our Google Form

 

Important Dates

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- February 1st; Submissions open

- Aug 1st; Submission Deadline

- Nov 1st; Festival Notification

- Nov 12th - 15th; GIRAF 22