Feature Animation
Works submitted to the “Feature Animation” category will go through a preliminary selection, from which nominated works will be chosen.
For nominated works, we will contact applicants individually and, in principle, screen the films only during the festival period at “T·Joy Emi Terrace Tokorozawa.”
A final review will then determine award-winning works such as the “Grand Prix.”
Application Period:
Monday, Feb 2, 2026 10:00
– Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 23:59
Feature Animation — Entry Regulations
Article 1 ＜Eligibility＞
Entries must meet all of the following requirements.
(1) An animated work completed in or after May 2024 with a running time of 30 minutes or longer.
(2) In principle, works that have not been commercially released are preferred, including theatrical release, TV broadcast (terrestrial/satellite/cable), paid online distribution (including IPTV), in-flight screening, DVD, VOD, and other commercial formats.
*Works that are World Premiere / International Premiere / Japan Premiere will be given priority consideration.
(3) If selected as a nominated work, the entrant must be able to submit the materials specified in Article 4.
(4) The work must comply with the “Motion Picture Code of Ethics” of Eirin (Film Classification and Rating Organization of Japan).
Article 2 ＜Awards＞
Based on the decision of the international jury of this competition, the Festival will present the following awards in the competition category.
“Grand Prix” “Jury Prize”
*Prize money for each award will be announced at a later date.
Article 3 ＜How to Apply＞
(1) Application
Please apply via the Entry Form on the official Japan-China International Animation Film Festival website.
*The Entry Form will be available from Monday, Feb 2, 2026 at 10:00.
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements in Article 1 must fill in the required information on the Entry Form and submit it with a link to an online screener in the designated field.
【About the online screener】
・For works in languages other than Japanese, Japanese subtitles (simplified version acceptable) are required.
・In principle, formats that require downloading are not accepted.
・Please do not set a password. (If unavoidable, notify the Secretariat by email separately.)
We recommend that the screener remain accessible until the end of April 2026.
(2) Application Period
Monday, Feb 2, 2026 10:00 – Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 23:59
(3) Notification of Results
The results of the preliminary selection (nomination) will be notified to all applicants by email in early April 2026.
(4) Acknowledgements
By applying, entrants are deemed to have fully understood and agreed to all regulations (including “Handling of Entry Information”) and the contents of the Entry Form. Any matters not specified in these regulations or the Entry Form, or any questions, shall be determined by the Festival Secretariat.
Article 4 ＜Nominated Works＞
Nominated works will be selected through a preliminary selection.
(1) Nominated works must submit the following materials by Friday, Apr 24, 2026.
(a) Press materials and Screening Agreement Form (Festival-designated format)
(b) Japanese dialogue script or subtitle script
(c) Key visual, several still images, and director photo (jpg)
(d) Two Blu-ray discs of the feature, or a video file (MP4 or MOV)
*Versions with English or Chinese subtitles are also recommended.
(e) A video file (MP4 or MOV) without trailers/excerpts and its Japanese subtitle script
(f) Film information in Japanese and English
(g) Poster data (high resolution, B1 size, jpg)
*The shipping address for the above materials will be provided together with the results notification.
(2) Screening Materials and Subtitles
Submission of a DCP (KDM-free / 24fps) is optional as a screening material for the Festival. However, the DCP must include English subtitles.
Details will be confirmed with the Festival Secretariat after selection.
(3) Screening of Nominated Works
Nominated works will be screened, in principle, only during the Festival period at T·Joy Emi Terrace Tokorozawa, after individual communication with the applicants.
Article 5 ＜Agreements After Selection for Screening＞
Entrants are deemed to agree to the following:
(1) Once the screening decision notice has been issued, the screening cannot be cancelled.
(2) If a new third party appears after the screening agreement (e.g., a distributor in Japan), the entrant must ensure that the third party does not overturn the agreement to participate in the Festival.
Article 6 ＜Copyright＞
The Japan-China International Animation Film Festival respects the rights holders of works in accordance with international standards.
All submitted works must be original works, and the entrant must hold the copyright and have the right to use the work.
Submitted works must not infringe any third-party rights, including copyright.
Handling of Entry Information
The Japan-China International Animation Film Festival Secretariat (the “Secretariat”) will handle personal information and entry details obtained through competition entries appropriately in accordance with the following policy.
1. Information Collected
The Secretariat collects the following information through the Entry Form:
・Name, organization name (if applicable), phone number, email address
・Information related to the work and entry details
・Other information necessary for accepting entries and conducting selection
2. Purpose of Use
Collected information will be used for the following purposes:
・Accepting entries and conducting selection
・Confirming entry details and responding to inquiries
・Notifying selection results and contacting entrants
・Administrative processing necessary for Festival operations
・Operations incidental to the above, or other purposes with prior consent
・Creating and utilizing statistical data that cannot identify individuals
3. Provision to Third Parties
The Secretariat will not provide personal information to third parties except in the following cases:
・With the individual’s consent
・When disclosure is required by laws and regulations
・When providing necessary information to contractors within the scope required to provide services
*In such cases, the Secretariat will require contractors to manage the information appropriately.
4. Security Management
The Secretariat will take appropriate security measures to prevent leakage, loss, or falsification of personal information.
5. Disclosure, Correction, Suspension of Use, and Deletion
Entrants may request disclosure, correction, suspension of use, or deletion of their personal information held by the Secretariat.
If you wish to do so, please contact us using the information below.
Contact
Japan-China International Animation Film Festival Secretariat
For inquiries, please contact us via the “Contact Form.”
*The Entry Form will be available from Monday, Feb 2, 2026 at 10:00.