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Barcelona, Spain
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Animayo International Animation Festival
Las Palmas, Spain · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Las Palmas, Spain
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- Physical screenings at Teatro Guiniguada
- Named jury members
Overview
Animayo is the International Festival of Animation, Visual Effects, and Video Games held annually in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, notable for being the first and only festival in Spain designated as an Oscar® Qualifying Festival for animated short films. It showcases a diverse range of works including 2D, 3D, stop motion, and experimental animation, as well as visual effects, video game cinematics, and virtual reality pieces selected from over 2,000 annual submissions. With nearly two decades of history and inclusion in the global list of Annie Award-qualifying festivals, Animayo serves as a major European hub for creative development, industry networking, and artistic excellence in animation.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+74 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- Physical screenings at Teatro Guiniguada
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 2)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-8 pts)
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AI-generated description — not verified against structured fields
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Venue
Teatro Guiniguada
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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