Tier 2
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Last verified 25 June 2026
Bitbang is an international animation film festival based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, running since 2015, promoting experimental and authorial animation through screenings, competitions, masterclasses and workshops. Its 12th edition takes place in October 2026.
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Win International Animated Short Film to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
The main submission deadline for Bitbang International Animation Festival is around 30 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Bitbang International Animation Festival costs Free early, then USD 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Bitbang International Animation Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Yes. Bitbang International Animation Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Bitbang International Animation Festival takes place in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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