- CAF is going annual! CAF27 will take place 22–25 April 2027 - The festival has opened its call for animated short film submissions for CAF27 - CAF is looking for volunteer pre-selectors to join the team Cardiff Animation Festival has announced it’s going annual, and has announced its 2027 dates. Moving from biennial to annual, CAF27 will take place 22–25 April. SUBMISSIONS OPEN NOW Film makers send us your films! We accept micro shorts, student shorts and international shor

And that’s a wrap on CAF26! The 4 days flew by and we’ve had the absolute best time, and hope that you have too! Thanks to all of our incredible speakers, hosts, workshop leaders, jury, filmmakers, BSL interpreters, live captioners, photographers, videographers, venues, partners, our amazing team, and our brilliant volunteers. And thanks most of all to YOU for coming and making CAF26 the best CAF yet! We’re so excited to share the 2026 highlight reel with you! Look back over

(The CAF26 awards were made by the brilliant SculptDouble) Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at the Best of the Fest awards at CAF26, hosted by the amazing Ali Plumb. We hope that you had the best time! If you weren't there in person, don't worry, because we've got a full round-up of all of the award winners and the honourable mentions right here for you to catch up on! At CAF26, we awarded winners in 5 categories: Best Short Film, Best Student Short, Best Micro Sho

It’s not long now until the next edition of Cardiff Animation Festival, #CAF26! Join us in-person across multiple venues in Cardiff 23 – 26 April and online 23 April – 4 May! #CAF26 is a 4-day celebration of all things Animation, and there is plenty to do for all ages! Bring the family along for Baby-Friendly screenings, fun short films that adults and children can enjoy, and interactive workshops to entertain creative minds of all ages!✨ 👶🏼 For Babies & Toddlers 🚼 For par

Mae Diwrnod Diwydiant Gŵyl Animeiddio Caerdydd yn dychwelyd ddydd Iau 23 Ebrill i Chapter, gan ddod â chymuned animeiddio Prydain at ei gilydd unwaith eto mewn digwyddiad hanfodol yng nghalendr y diwydiant. Dan arweiniad Hannah Lau-Walker, cyfarwyddwr, cyflwynydd a chyd-arweinydd WIA UK, mae'r diwrnod yn dod ag arweinwyr stiwdios, gweithwyr llawrydd, arianwyr, comisiynwyr, myfyrwyr, graddedigion a doniau newydd at ei gilydd ar gyfer rhaglen lawn dop o rannu gwybodaeth, ysbryd

Cardiff Animation Festival Industry Day returns on Thursday 23 April at Chapter, once again bringing together the UK’s animation community for an unmissable date in the industry calendar. Hosted by director and presenter Hannah Lau‑Walker, the day unites studio leaders, freelancers, funders, commissioners, students, graduates and emerging talent for a programme packed with insight, inspiration and future‑facing conversation. Themed around Play , this year’s programme explores

Caerdydd, Cymru – dydd Mercher 11 Mawrth – Heddiw, mae’r unig ddigwyddiad animeiddio byd-eang yng Nghymru, sef Gŵyl Animeiddio Caerdydd (CAF), wedi cyhoeddi ei rhaglen lawn ar gyfer 2026 ac mae tocynnau i’r ŵyl nawr ar werth . Rhwng 23 a 26 Ebrill, bydd Canolfan Gelfyddydau Chapter yn gweddnewid i fod yn ddathliad o animeiddio ym mhob ffurf, ac yn gartref i bedwar diwrnod o ffilmiau, sgyrsiau, gweithdai a digwyddiadau arbennig. Mae’r nawfed ŵyl, sy’n enwog am hyrwyddo gwait

Cardiff, UK - Wednesday 11th March - Today, Wales’ only global animation event, Cardiff Animation Festival (CAF), has announced its full 2026 programme with tickets and festival passes now on sale . From 23–26 April, Chapter Arts Centre will transform into a celebration of animation in all its forms, hosting four days of films, talks, workshops and special events. Renowned for championing imaginative work and platforming diverse voices, CAF’s ninth edition promises its mos

Returning for its ninth edition, the festival will once again take over Chapter Arts Centre this April (23-26), bringing a vibrant mix of special screenings, guest speakers and events designed to inspire both industry professionals and animation lovers alike. Renowned not only for championing bold, imaginative storytelling but also for its unwavering commitment to inclusivity, CAF continues to centre underrepresented voices in 2026. Cardiff Animation Festival Director, Lauren