20 years in, the stage just got bigger.

Great animation takes more than talent. It takes late nights, bold ideas, and people who believe in your work. For two decades, ANIMAHENASYON has been that community in the Philippines. Now it opens its doors to the region.

November 24–27, 2026 Likhang Filipino Exhibition Halls, Pasay City The Red Carpet Cinema, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City

Made by hand.
Felt by heart.

Creators, studios, buyers, and investors from across Southeast Asia meet for four days of screenings, pitches, and deals, hosted by a country known for its heart, humor, and storytelling.

AI can copy a style, but it can't recreate where a story comes from. ANIMAHENASYON 20 puts human-made animation at the center, with works shaped by Filipino humor, heritage, and lived experience. It shows audiences and buyers alike why authentic storytelling is worth watching and worth backing.

Bring your work, your ideas, or simply your love for the craft, and be part of what Filipino animation becomes next.

The Program

From the conference floor to the cinema seat

Days 1–2 November 24–25, 2026

The Business of Animation

Likhang Filipino Exhibition Hall, Pasay City

Conference Business Matching Awards Night

Hear industry leaders unpack AI, intellectual property, and the future of animation. Pitch to buyers and investors, then celebrate the region's best at the Awards Night. Your seat is waiting.

Days 3–4 November 26–27, 2026

The Craft on Screen

Likhang Filipino Theater, Pasay City

The Red Carpet Cinema, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City

Workshops Film Screenings

Sharpen your skills in hands-on workshops, then catch the best of Philippine and Southeast Asian animation on the big screen.

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Highlights

Six reasons to be in the room

International Film Screenings

Bold styles and fresh voices from the Philippines and across the region, curated for the big screen.

Business Matching and Content Market

Meet buyers, producers, distributors, and investors face-to-face, and leave with leads rather than just business cards.

Conference and Industry Talks

Leaders from here and abroad on what's next, including emerging tech, AI, intellectual property, talent development, and production.

Project Pitching

Got a concept? Put it in front of the people who can greenlight it.

ANIKOMPETISYON

The festival's competition, recognizing the artists, creators, and studios pushing Philippine and Southeast Asian animation forward.

Networking and Creative Exchange

Artists, educators, studios, and buyers under one roof. Come for the conversations, and leave with collaborators.

The Organizers

The teams behind the festival

Twenty years of ANIMAHENASYON didn't happen by chance. The Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) and CITEM's CREATEPhilippines join forces to bring this year's festival to a regional stage, opening new doors for creators, studios, and the industry that supports them.

Learn More About ACPI

Partners

Meet our event partners

Co-presented by:

Government Partners:

Embassies and Organization Partner:

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Industry Partners:

Learning Institution Partners:

Film Screening Partners:

There's a seat for you here.

Whether you're a student hoping to get your work seen, a studio looking for its next partner, a buyer scouting original IP, or a fan who simply loves a good story, ANIMAHENASYON 20 has room for you. Animation creates jobs, draws visitors, and carries culture to audiences around the world, so backing it is both good business and a point of pride.

You don't have to be an animator to belong here. You just have to care about the craft.

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For Industry

Coming to do business?

Register as a delegate to join the business matching sessions and content market, where studios, buyers, distributors, and investors meet face-to-face.

Made by hand.Felt by heart.