Accepted techniques — Animotion accepts a wide range of animation approaches, including but not limited to:

2D animation

3D animation

Motion graphics

Hybrid animation techniques

Experimental animation

Projects must demonstrate meaningful use of animation as a creative or narrative tool.

Duration requirements

Minimum duration: 60 seconds

Maximum duration: 4 minutes and 30 seconds

These limits are intended to ensure fairness among participants and allow consistent evaluation by the jury.

Contest structure and phases - Animotion follows a multi-phase evaluation process:

January – June: Free creative development period. No submissions or evaluations are required.

July – August: Soft phase with no mandatory activity, acknowledging seasonal and academic constraints.

September: Progressive activation phase, including reminders, guidance, and preparation for initial submission.

Early October: Initial submission and first evaluation. Participants submit an advanced version of their project (not necessarily final).

Mid-October to mid-November: General briefing and optional update window for preselected projects. Guidance is non-binding and aims to support final improvements.

Late November: Official Selection. The professional jury evaluates final versions and selects finalists per category.

December: Final deliberation, awards announcement, and official closure of the edition.

January – June: Free creative development period. No submissions or evaluations are required.