Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival
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Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival is a Baltimore-based juried international animation festival founded in 2012 by animator and Towson University professor Phil Davis. It is notable for showcasing boundary-pushing, independently produced animated shorts from around the world, along with a Baltimore Showcase for local work, and for growing from a one-night invitational into a recognized multi-day festival in the animation circuit.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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