Welcome the 12th annual REX Animation Festival

The finest animation from across Europe gathered here. Now discover who took home the awards.

Discover the 2025 winnersWatch the trailer
Stills from films in the REX 2026 programmeSilhouette of a person riding a horse on a hill at sunset with a large yellow sun and pink sky in the background, and a partial view of a person wearing a blue hat looking on.Cartoon woman in a light blue dress falling backward down a green hill, with a small orange object and two small houses with orange roofs on the hill and ground, under a clear blue sky.Close-up of a figure in a vintage, rusty astronaut suit with a cracked, transparent helmet and a weathered face reaching forward.
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The 12th Edition of REX Animation Festival was made with support from swedish institute, Stockholm Stad, Region Stockholm, Creative Europe MEDIA and EUNIC Stockholm.
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From 25.11
To 29.11.2026
The 12th Edition of REX Animation Festival was made with support from Stockholm Stad, Region Stockholm, N.A.N (Northern Animation Network) and EUNIC Stockholm.
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11th Edition Winners

The 2025 award winners

Excellence that is recognized and celebrated across every category and aspect of our work

Still from Dollhouse Elephant
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Best International

Dollhouse Elephant
Jenny Jokela
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Still from Speeding of Course
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Best Nordic

Speeding of Course
Anni Sairio, Joonatan Turkki
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Still from HUMANE
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Best Swedish Student

HUMANE
Vilhelmina Trost
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read what the jury

has to say on the festival

The jury explains their selections and celebrates the year's finest work.

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The festival trailer captures the energy and vision of REX Animation.

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REX Animation Film Festival 2026

25–29 November 2026 · Stockholm
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When does registration open?

Our call for entries typically launches in early February. We announce the official opening across our social media channels, so be sure to follow along for dates and deadlines.

Open call on FilmFreeway
Can I submit work remotely?

Absolutely. Filmmakers worldwide can submit their animated projects remotely via our FilmFreeway page.

Open call on FilmFreeway
What films do you programme?

We celebrate short animated cinema across all styles, genres, and techniques. To be eligible, submissions must run under 30 minutes and have been completed within the past two years.

Are tickets available for all screenings?

Yes, access is open for all screenings. While select events and sessions are complimentary, advance registration via our booking form is required to secure your seat.

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