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Plum! International Animation Festival

Festival overview

About Plum! International Animation Festival

Physical film festival with submission categories including International Animated Short Film Competition and Latin American Animated Short Film Competition.

"PLUM!" is an animation festival that celebrates the art of animation in all its forms. It showcases work from both local and international artists, giving the people of Tafí del Valle access to productions they might not otherwise encounter, while also promoting cultural tourism in the region.

The festival aims to be a vibrant platform for the exhibition and exchange of animated content—from short films to feature-length works, from traditional techniques to cutting-edge digital animation. "PLUM!" fosters creativity, dialogue, and collaboration between artists and the broader community.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Feb 15, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Notification Date
Oct 25, 2026
Festival Starts
Nov 20, 2026
Festival Ends
Nov 22, 2026
Recognition

Awards & Prizes

Best International Animated Short FilmBest Latin American Animated Short FilmBest International Animated Music VideoBest Animated Screenplay (Completed Script)
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+

  1. SUBMISSION FEES a) Animated Short Film Competitions Fees vary according to submission deadlines and the country of origin of the work

  2. GENERAL CONDITIONS PLUM! 2026 opens its call for animated audiovisual works and animated screenplays in the competition categories established in these rules.

  3. 1 Participation is open to individuals or legal entities, of any nationality, individually or collectively, over 18 years of age, through the submission of animated audiovisual works or animated screenplays that meet the requirements set forth in these regulations.

  4. 2 Participation in the Festival is subject to the submission fees detailed in section

  5. 2 of these rules.

  6. 3 The call is open to: Animated audiovisual works made using any animation technique, completed after January 1st, 2024. Completed animated screenplays, which m

  7. APPLICATION DATES AND FEES

  8. 1 APPLICATION DATES Applications will be accepted according to the following schedule: Animated Screenplay Competition (Completed Scripts): from February 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026. Animated Short Films and Music Videos: from May 15th, 2026 to October 15th, 2026. The Festival reserves the right to announce the results of the Animated Screenplay Competition prior to the audiovisual Official Selection.

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Category

International Animated Short Film Competition

Official Selection focused on the exhibition of international short films. This category awards the winner with the Best International Animated Short Film Award.

Current FeeUSD 10.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Latin American Animated Short Film Competition

Official Selection focused on the exhibition of Latin American short films, including Argentina. This category awards the winner with the Best Latin American Animated Short Film Award

Current FeeUSD 9.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

International Animated Music Video Competition

Are you an animation master ready to sync your visuals with the best melodies? This is your moment! Join filmmakers from all over the world and compete for the title of the most creative and captivating music video. From classic techniques to the most innovative ones, your vision will come to life on screen. Celebrate the fusion of music and animation and amaze us with your creations. The global stage is waiting for your visuals at the Plum International Animation Film Festival. Submit your masterpiece now!

Current FeeUSD 10.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 10 minutes
Category

Animation Screenplay Competition (Completed Scripts)

This category is open to completed animation screenplays from all over the world. PLUM! welcomes original or adapted scripts conceived specifically for animation, in any format or genre (short film, feature film, series, experimental or hybrid projects), and using any animation technique. Submitted screenplays must be fully written and completed at the time of submission. Projects may be unproduced or in development, but must not have been previously produced, released, or publicly exhibited in any format. The competition aims to highlight strong storytelling, originality, and the creative use of animation as a narrative language, regardless of budget or production stage. Selected scripts will be evaluated by a professional jury, and the winning project will receive the PLUM! Award for Best Animated Screenplay (Completed Script).

Current FeeUSD 15.00Early
Category

Argentine Short Film Submission

Argentine Short Film Submission currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 1 early-bird, USD 3 regular, and USD 5 late.

Current FeeUSD 1.00Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes