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2022 Competition Categories
You may only submit to one category. When submitting your film, choose only the category that best describes your film’s production environment, distribution method and/or purpose:
Feature Film Competition
Animated Feature: An animated film over 45 minutes in length.
Narrative Short Film Competition
Short-format, non-commissioned animated films or videos. Suggested maximum length of 30 minutes. We define “narrative” as a short structured with some sort of narrative or story (i.e. “something happens”).
Non-Narrative Short Film Competition
Short-format, non-commissioned animated films or videos. Suggested maximum length of 30 minutes. We define “Non-Narrative” as a short structured without a clear narrative or cause-effect plotline.
Note: ‘Non-narrative’ does not mean ‘dialogue-free’. Dialogue, i.e. narration, is fine.
Student Animation Competition
Films made by students who are either currently enrolled in a high school, post-secondary or graduate diploma or degree or were so enrolled during the films’ production.
Commissioned Films Competition
Works that are funded and produced for specific commercial or promotional purposes.
Including but not limited to commercials, title sequences, station/program identification spots, music videos, and trailers.
Animation Made for Young Audiences Competition
Independent or commissioned films that are produced and distributed specifically for young audiences aged 0-12. Please note only one episode per series is eligible and is limited to 22 minutes and under.
Preschool: Any non-feature animated film (under 30 minutes) that is aimed specifically at young audiences aged 0-5.
Ages 6-12: Any non-feature animated film (under 30 minutes) that is aimed specifically at young audiences aged 6-12.
Virtual Reality (VR) Competition
Immersive works that are created for the Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, HTC Vive/Vive Pro, or Samsung Gear VR virtual reality platforms.
Immersive works: Independent and commissioned projects including but not limited to narrative short experiences, installations, time based works, interactive works, and non-linear narrative or non-narrative experiences. If applicable, please note only one episode in any series is eligible and all submissions are limited to an experience length of 20 minutes and under.
Animated Series Competition
Works that are created as part of an animated series for television, streaming, or the web and are not intended for children. Please note only one episode per series is eligible and is limited to 22 minutes or less.
Rules and Regulations
By submitting an online entry form, you are agreeing to the OIAF 2022 Rules & Regulations. Make sure you read this information carefully, as failure to abide by these rules may lead to your film being disqualified.
Qualification for Entries
Only animated works completed after May 31, 2021 will be accepted.
Entries may only be submitted to one category. Submitting to more than category may be grounds for disqualification.
Technical Requirements
Official Languages
The official languages of the Festival are English and French. The Festival requires all submissions to include English subtitles where applicable.
Short and Feature Animation Categories
Films must be submitted for selection as a link to an online screener. No downloads or files will be accepted. The link must remain active until the end of July 2022 or risk disqualification.
Virtual Reality Category
VR submission can be presented as either a link to a streaming video play-through, or as a link to a VR build file. The link must also be active until the end of July. Supported platforms are:
Oculus Rift