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New England Animation Festival

The third annual New England Animation Festival takes place on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey. It features screenings of animated short films, including American and global competitions, and culminates in the announcement of grand prize winners.

Date
Nov 20-21, 2026
Location
Jaffrey
Status
Upcoming
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New England Animation Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Screenings of American and Global animated short films
  • Public announcement of grand prize winners
  • Opening night screening of the 23rd annual Animation Show of Shows
The New England Animation Festival, owned and produced by The Park Theatre, celebrates the extraordinary imagination, artistry, and craftsmanship of animators from the United States and around the world. The festival features animated short films, 10 minutes or less, which compete across two main award categories: Best American Animated Short Film and Best Global Animated Short Film. An Audience Favorite Animated Short Film Award is also presented, with all finalist films eligible. Notably, animated films created using artificial intelligence (AI) are not eligible for submission.

On Friday, November 20, the festival opens with a screening of the 23rd annual Animation Show of Shows, accompanied by a selection of classic animated short films from around the world. The following day, Saturday, November 21, The Park Theatre screens all finalist films from both the American and global competitions, concluding with the public announcement of the grand prize winners. Tickets for all screened films at the festival are $10, with a $9 option available.

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The Park Theatre
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Jaffrey
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Tickets for all screened films at the festival are $10/$9.
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