2021 Announcement about Research Solicitation

As a young animation academic platform, IAF relies on the academic background of the China Academy of Art, focuses on the interaction between animation theory research and practical methods, and actively ponders about the contemporary identity of animation. In order to promote the communication between animation authors and scholars, and encourage and expand the theoretical research on animation, IAF has set up an important unit, namely the solicitation, selection and support of animation academic research.

IAF2021 is now soliciting theoretical research on Chinese animation from around the world, inviting animation authors and scholars to discuss the latest findings in the field of animation research.

Theme of 2021IAF Research Award: Chinese Animation.

Submission Time: 7 June 2021 – 31 August 2021

There’s no entry fee for submissions for the festival. It is allowed to submit research articles or works that have been completed after January 1, 2020 and not have been published in any public before, including but not limited to domestic and foreign publications and the Internet, etc. The submission of research proposals is allowed as well. For specific information, please refer to the registration regulations.

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