Eyes Wide Open
One of the world’s top animation festivals takes over downtown Ottawa with five days of screenings, talks, and parties. Catch over 200 new films, go behind the scenes at Animation Exposé, and enjoy programs for teens and families.

La mort n’existe pas (Death Does Not Exist) and Il burattino e la balena take top prizes at OIAF 2025
From contemporary fables to wild humour, this year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival winners reflect the bold, global imagination guiding animation forward in our troubled times.
Ottawa International
Animation Festival
September 24-28, 2025
TAC
The Animation Conference
September 24-26, 2025
Helping make it happen
We’re fortunate to receive support from international industry leaders, national programs and grants, and local businesses and institutions.
Want to support the OIAF? Read more about the options to support the Festival here.
For more information, email Amy Kassem, Manager of Partnerships or Kelly Neall, Managing Director.