The aim of the Ionian Contemporary Animation Festival ICONA 2020 is to present the best from the field of animation from all around the world. The festival also aims to preserve and help develop the cultural heritage of animated film, contribute to creation of new films, provide ground for potential international co-productions and encourages dialogue between professionals, filmmakers and the public.

ICONA 2020 is organized and promoted by the Department of Audio & Visual Arts of the Ionian University.

ICONA 2020 will take place exclusively ONLINE from December 4th to December 6th 2020. 

Submissions

- Submission deadline: 15th October 2020
- No submission fees!
- Only animation films made after January 1st 2019 can enter the competition. Films selected for the competition will be assessed by the festival selection committee.
Submision platform: https://filmfreeway.com/icona

Contests
Category I: Animation Short Films
Category II: Animation Student films

Awards
a) The Award for the Best Animation Short Film comes with a financial prize of 500 EUR.
b) The Award for the Best Animation Student Film comes with a financial prize of 300 EUR.
c) The Audience Award for the Best Animation Short Film
d) The Audience Award for the Best Animation Student Film
e) Two Honorary Distinctions in Category I
f) Two Honorary Distinctions in Category II

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/813433022797151

See more at:
Description: https://iconafestival.eu/2020/en/description/
Submission: https://iconafestival.eu/2020/en/submission/
Dates: https://iconafestival.eu/2020/en/dates/