2026 Highlights

Video by Beth McColgan

Aberdeen’s animation event celebrating creativity, storytelling, and emerging talent.

About

Aberdeen Animates is an animation event created to showcase imaginative storytelling, celebrate emerging animators, and highlight the vibrant creative talent in North-East Scotland.

We call it a festival, but think of it more as a big night celebrating small animations!
The event brings together filmmakers, students, creatives, studios, and the wider community for an evening of screenings, awards, networking, and inspiration.

What Makes Us Different

An event focused on short-form animation
Built by a local creative team committed to community and accessibility
A platform designed for new voices and fresh ideas
Open to submissions from Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

2026 Winners

Funded by Creative Scotland

In collaboration with SZN Media Ltd & FilmFreeway

Supported by Animation Scotland & Clanimation

Proud members of the Alliance of British Animation Exhibitors