Check out this amazingly lively recap of CAF26 filmed, edited and animated by our creative industries students; Lily, Alex, Daniel & Matilda. ✨ What was your festival highlight?

Regular submissions for Cardiff Animation Festival 2027 close TODAY! Make sure to submit your film before the late submissions begin! Find out more and submit your films: filmfreeway.com/CardiffAnima...

This Sunday 23rd August 12:30pm at Chapter come along to see a battle for the ages as Wile E. Coyote takes on the Acme Corporation! Following the screening of Coyote Vs Acme we challenge you to your own versus match as Cardiff Animation Festival presents a family-friendly quiz! 🎟️ bit.ly/coyote-caf

Following the screening of Coyote Vs Acme at Chapter on Sunday 23rd August at 12:30pm we challenge you to your own versus match as Cardiff Animation Festival presents a family-friendly quiz all about animation, Wile E. Coyote and much much more! 🏆 🎟️ bit.ly/coyote-caf

To celebrate the opening weekend of Bouchra, join us at Chapter for a special screening followed by a post-film discussion and paper puppet making workshop, where you can create your own coyote or animal alter-ego! 🗓️ Sunday 9 August ⏰ 7:15pm 🎟️ bit.ly/bouchra-caf

To celebrate the opening weekend of Bouchra, join us at Chapter Arts Centre for a special screening followed by a post-film discussion and paper puppet making workshop, where you can create your own coyote or animal alter-ego! 🗓️ Sunday 9 August ⏰ 7:15pm 🎟️ bit.ly/bouchra-caf

The full rules and guidelines can be found at bafta.org/awards/film-rules, and the BAFTA team can be reached via email at awards@bafta.org if you have any questions about entry or eligibility⭐️

To celebrate the opening weekend of Bouchra, join us at Chapter for a special screening followed by a post-film discussion and paper puppet making workshop, where you can create your own animal alter-ego! 🗓️ Sunday 9 August 7:15pm 🎟 Find out more here: bit.ly/bouchra-caf

Submissions for CAF27 are OPEN!🤩 You can now submit your shorts for earlybird prices until 11:59pm on 30th June in consideration for #CAF27, from 22 - 25 April 2027!⭐️ We can't wait to see what you've all been working on, the link in the bio to submit your work on FilmFreeway!

The voice of Casi Wyn performing her original song ' Aderyn' alongside the animated film by Lleucu Non. Pairing Sound & Vision, this event was a unique opportunity to see animated films alongside their live film scores. Thank you so much to Casi, Lleucu & Efa who put this event together for us!🎶✨

Save the date! 📆 CAF27 will take place 22–25 April 2027 at Chapter! The festival has opened its call for animated short film submissions and we’re looking for volunteer pre-selectors to join the team! Find out more about film submission and joining the pre-selection team: bit.ly/CAF27-Submis...

CAN at CAF26 took over Kong's for a night of amazing animated films from around the world, while catching up with festival friends, old and new! ⭐️ CAN is back at The Underdog this month for another night of films - join us on the 25th June from 7pm! 🎟️ - bit.ly/CAN-June-2026

What do animators do to let their hair down? Karaoke, obviously! 🎤 CAF took over The Canopi for a night of singing and dancing fun during the 2026 festival, and it's safe to say that everyone loved it! 🎉

Llais & Llun was a beautiful celebration of amazing Welsh-made animation and music, and we were so proud to host it at CAF26! Casi Wyn performed live alongside animated short films by Efa Blosse-Mason and Lleucu Non, bringing the sound of the films to life in front of an audience. It was magical!✨

Sketch Showdown made a highly requested return at CAF26, with a fresh lineup of mystery characters and 8 eager animators ready to battle it out on the big screen (or flip chart...😆) Watch the highlights to see who was crowned this year's champion and took home the giant winner pencil! ✏️

During #CAF26 you all took part in our collaborative animated poster featuring the wonderful characters by Rhianna Berthoud!✨ Check out the finished animated poster and try to spot your colourful creation! 🖍️

During CAF26, animation legend Joanna Quinn hosted an incredible hands-on masterclass where she shared all of her tips and tricks for animating on paper!✏️ Take a look at what our talented animators were able to create in just 4 hours!😮 Which one is your favourite?

CAF26 Day 4 Photo Highlights! 🩷 We had an incredible time this year at #CAF26 and can't wait to see you all again next year! ✨

CAF26 Day 3 Photo Highlights! 🎉 Day 3 was bursting with fun from start to finish! What was your highlight?✨

CAF26 Day 2 photo highlights! 🍿 Day 2 at CAF26 was full of hands-on activities from workshops with Joanna Quinn and Jamie Stockley to insightful Q+As to the return of Sketch Showdown and the first ever Malt Adult in the UK! Did you join us on day 2? ⭐️

CAF26 Day 1 photo highlights! ✨ We kicked off CAF26 with a jam-packed Industry Day, and finished the evening with a special Cardiff Animation Nights launch party at Kongs! 📸 by Chris James

From blockbusters to clay creations!🎬🐾 Ali Plumb swapped movie reviews for modelling clay and got hands-on at Cardiff Animation Festival 2026! Guided by Aardman expert Zoë Hutber, Ali had a model-making masterclass and made his very own Gromit! As Ali says... could you tell these two apart...?👀✨

Check out the 17 incredible idents created by students at University of South Wales! Thanks so much to all the students for their hard work creating these playful idents! All the idents are available to watch on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/cardiffanima...

From incredible screenings and inspiring talks to late-night laughs, fun-filled workshops and unforgettable moments with our amazing animation community, CAF 2026 was the best 💖 Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the festival so special. See you next year… ✨

Ac yn fwy na dim, diolch i CHI am ddod ac am wneud CAF26 yr ŵyl orau eto! Diolch o galon, caru chi 🩷 ac fe welwn ni chi eto’n fuan! 3/3

Diolch i’r siaradwyr, cyflwynwyr, arweinwyr gweithdai, rheithgor, gwneuthurwyr ffilm, dehonglwyr BSL, capsiynwyr byw, ffotograffwyr, fideograffwyr, lleoliadau, partneriaid, ein tîm anhygoel, a’n gwirfoddolwyr arbennig. 2/3

A dyna ddiwedd #CAF26! Rydyn ni wedi cael amser arbennig, ac yn gobeithio eich bod chi wedi hefyd! Wrth i’r ŵyl ddod i ben, rydyn ni am ddiolch yn fawr i’r holl arianwyr, noddwyr, cefnogwyr a mynychwyr hyfryd am wneud CAF26 yn bosib! 1/3

Things at CAF that ✨just make sense✨... Did we catch them all, or is there anything else that you think ✨just makes sense✨ at CAF!?

Feeling creatively inspired or in a bit of a creative rut? We have an excellent event to fire up those creative engines and loosen up your drawing skills. ✍️ Join the online workshop! Available until 4th May! bit.ly/Creative-Mar...

On Saturday 2nd May host Amy Ashton from WIA UK brings together three of the filmmakers behind the hilarious shorts in the Come and Play programme! As well as the Q+A see a selection of hilarious and deliciously weird shorts - all available online until Monday 4th May! 🎟️ watch.eventive.org/caf26