Animate Experience 2026

The 37th Society for Animation Studies Conference will take place in the city of Pittsburgh (USA) from June 15 to 18, 2026 (with optional excursions to follow on June 19-20).

Animation Showcase

Submission Guidelines

Discover how to participate in the Animation Showcase by following our clear submission steps, designed to help you share your creative animated works with the Animate Experience 2026 community.

Step One: Prepare Your Animation

Ensure your animation meets the length criteria and is ready for streaming. Gather a project description, keywords, and your artist biography to accompany your submission.

Step Two: Submit Your Entry

Provide a streaming link to your animation and confirm you hold all rights necessary for screening. Complete the submission form with all required details for review.

Step Three: Showcase Screening

Selected works will be featured during the Animate Experience 2026 conference, offering you the opportunity to engage with fellow SAS practitioners and animation enthusiasts.

What are the submission requirements for the Animation Showcase?

Find detailed guidelines on submitting your animated projects, including length limits, required materials, and rights confirmation.

Who is eligible to submit works to the Animation Showcase?

All SAS practitioners may submit to the screening. All SAS practitioners and students are invited to submit their short or interactive animations to the exhibition.

What are the length restrictions for submissions?

Submissions must meet the specified duration limits detailed in the guidelines to qualify.

What materials must accompany each submission?

Please include a streaming link, project description, keywords, and an artist biography with your entry.

How is screening rights confirmation handled?

Submitters must confirm they hold all necessary rights to screen their work during the conference.

Submit Your Animated Work

Contribute your animation to the Animate Experience 2026 and showcase your creativity to a vibrant SAS community.