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Festival dossier
Hiroshima International Animation Festival
Hiroshima, Japan · Est. 1985 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Hiroshima, Japan
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
- 41 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Aster Plaza
Overview
The Hiroshima International Animation Festival was a biennial festival founded in 1985 under the spirit of 'Love and Peace' to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the atomic bombing, specializing in international short animated films. It was recognized as one of the world's 'four great animation festivals' alongside Annecy, Ottawa, and Zagreb, and served as an Academy Award and Annie Award qualifying event. The festival concluded its run in 2020, having been the first ASIFA-endorsed animation festival in Asia and a major platform for cross-cultural exchange in visual media art.
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+98 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 41 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Aster Plaza
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (54 refs, 13 languages)
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (8 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
1985
Venue
Aster Plaza
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
6
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