Rules & Terms

Welcome to the submission form of BLON 2025 competitions.
We are BAFTA Qualifying Festival and the largest Animation Festival in Lithuania dedicated to celebration of the animated art form.

Now Short Films can be submitted to BLON Animation and Games Festival 2025 through the Northern Animation Network in
FilmFreeway

You are submitting your short film to one of the following:

• International Animated Film Competition
• Nordic-Baltic Sea Animation Competition
• Lithuanian Animation Competition
• Ukrainian Animation Competition

Submission deadline: 2025-05-01

Competition rules

1. All animation techniques are eligible, though use of AI must be clearly specified.
2. Films must not exceed 30 minutes including credits.
3. Films must have been completed after January 1st, 2024.
4. All genres are welcome. Pre-selection jury has the right to select films for the specific categories according to genre, target group and/or geography.
5. Submitted films may be selected for screening both in and out of competition.
6. Non-English films must include English subtitles.
7. Submitters must ensure all copyrighted material in the film is authorized and cleared.
8. Our screening formats are DCP or ProRes. Low-resolution copies are acceptable for selection only.
9. Films must be submitted digitally, accompanied by the required materials, such as press kits or completed forms.
10. By submitting, filmmakers allow the festival to screen films as part of its program (physical, hybrid and excerpts for promotional purposes).
11. By submitting, you agree not to withdraw your film from the festival after it has been selected.
12. Submission fees are non-refundable.

Results for BLON Animation and Games Festival are due by the 23rd of June 2025. Only selected contestants will be contacted.