I. Event Introduction
The Beijing Film Academy Animation Academy Awards (referred to as the “Animation Academy Awards”) were initiated by the Beijing Film Academy Animation Academy in 2001 to recognize original animated short films.
Every autumn, the “Beijing Film Academy Animation Awards” gathers experts, professors, senior scholars, renowned directors, young creators, and enthusiasts from the global animation field. The event includes, but is not limited to, film screenings and award ceremonies, creative exchanges, special lectures, and academic forums. Its aim is to encourage and promote independent and creative animation production, foster academic thinking in animation creation, and provide a platform for showcasing and exchanging ideas among animation art lovers, thereby creating a vibrant ecosystem for animation creation and scholarship.
The event is held annually. In an era of rapid technological innovation, the “Animation Awards” embraces various animation styles, types, and forms with an open and positive attitude. While pursuing artistic and humanistic values, it explores the diverse possibilities of animation creation and education.
The “Animation Academy Awards” organizing committee selects accomplished experts and scholars with professional insights into animation from both domestic and international animation fields as judges. Throughout the judging process, the committee adheres to non-commercial principles, respecting the opinions of each judge and evaluating the quality of the works as the sole criterion for awards.
II. Organizational Structure
China Animation Association
Animation and Comics Committee of Chinese Artists Association
Animation Film Working Committee of China Film Association
Beijing Film Animation Association
Hosted by:
Beijing Film Academy
Organized by:
Institute of China animation, Beijing Film Academy
Animation School of Beijing Film Academy
Co-organized by: (in no particular order)
Central Academy of Fine Arts
China Academy of Art
Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts
Sichuan Fine Arts Institute
Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts
Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts
Hubei Academy of Fine Arts
Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University
Communication University of China
Zhejiang Media Institute
Shanxi Media Institute
Beijing Normal University
Beihang University
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Harbin Normal University
Inner Mongolia Normal University
Nanjing University of the Arts
Jilin College of the Arts
Inner Mongolia University of the Arts
National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts
Shanghai Film Academy, Shanghai University
Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology
Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication
Chengdu University
Henan University
Wuhan University of Technology
South China Agricultural University
Southwest University for Nationalities
Jilin Animation Institute
Sichuan Media Institute
Sichuan Film and Television University
California Institute of the Arts
ENSI, the school of new images
Gobelins, the school of image
Sheridan College
The Georges-Méliès School
Victoria University of Wellington
The University of New South Wales
New York Film Academy
Film Academy Baden Wurttemberg
BIFF FILM ACADEMY
Dongseo University
Ulster University
Toronto Film School
CULTUREVE
Busan International Art Festival Organizing Committee
Asia-pacific animation association
International Animation Art Research Institute
International Animation Film Education Alliance
III. Event Schedule
1.Submission Phase:
July 6, 2024 – October 10, 2024
2.Judging Phase:
October 10, 2024 – October 30, 2024
3.Main Event Dates:
October 31, 2024 – November 2, 2024
IV.Categories and Requirements for Submissions
1、Animated Short Films
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High-definition playback files in MOV format (encoding: H.264 or ProRes422, resolution 1920×1080 or 1280×720, DCP files not accepted for now); MP4 (please compress to under 1GB); all submissions must include embedded English subtitles;
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Electronic version of the registration form (must be completed with all required information);
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Compilation of animated works;
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One recent photo of the author (300dpi, jpg format);
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One poster of the work (300dpi, jpg format);
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Three still frames from the work (300dpi, jpg format);
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A 15-second teaser trailer of the work (in MOV or MP4 format);
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For works with dialogue, submission of dialogue text (in both Chinese and English).
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Electronic PDF submissions of paper entries (font: Song, font size: small 4, single spacing);
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Attach a plagiarism report with a plagiarism rate below 20%;
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Electronic version of the registration form (must be completed with all required information);
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Compilation of paper entries;
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One recent photo of the author (300dpi, jpg format).
Download address：
https://pan.baidu.com/s/1-v8_v3yaM5VCW-V5RtQFBQ?pwd=1tby
Extract code：1tby
Scan the QR code based on your competition category to download the application forms for all four categories. Fill out the electronic versions of the “Registration Form” and “Compilation of Works” carefully.
Note: Ensure complete and accurate information is provided, especially regarding basic work details, author information, and contact details, as this is essential for accurate public announcement of awards and certificate issuance.
VI. Submission Method
Online Submission:
Organize the relevant content of your entries according to the submission requirements. Upload the data files, including “Registration Form + Compilation of Works + Entry + Relevant Materials,” to a cloud storage service to generate a link and download password. Name the files as “Work Name + Author’s Name + Full Name of the Institution + Author’s Phone Number.” Send the download link and password to:
animafest@bfa.edu.cn
(Note: The download link should have permanent validity).
Email: animafest@bfa.edu.cn
Address:Room 419, Building C, Animation Academy, Beijing Film Academy, No. 4 Xitucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
VIII. Copyright Statement and Others
Once submitted, collected works are considered as competition entries and will not be returned.
Entries must be original works of the authors, and participants or their affiliated organizations must possess complete copyright of the entries. In case of disputes raised by third parties concerning the entries, and if the organizing committee confirms their legitimacy, the organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify the entries. Participants are responsible for any legal liabilities related to copyright violations, and the organizing committee is not liable.
Copyright of the entries belongs to the participants and their affiliated organizations. The organizing committee has the right to use the entries (without further notice or payment of royalties) in the following situations: promotion and publication of the entries and related materials for the event and related activities; release on designated and authorized media outlets; official website display; award ceremonies; and related exhibitions (including touring exhibitions).
After the competition, the organizing committee will compile the winning entries into an album of excellent works for the Beijing Film Academy Animation Academy Awards and a commentary album by the organizing committee. By registering for the competition, all participants also agree to grant the organizing committee the right to publish their works in the form of these albums (including but not limited to audio-visual, electronic, and online publications). This authorization is limited to the mentioned albums and does not include individual work publication rights.
