The BFX Festival

1st to 5th of June 2026.

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The BFX festival is back with insightful talks, engaging panels and hands-on masterclasses led by industry experts, you won’t want to miss it!

From 1st to the 5th of June 2026 BFX talks, workshops, screenings & the BFX Film Festival are set to return.

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About the BFX Festival

Whether you’re a student, professional, or hobbyist, the BFX Festival is your chance to experience world-class studio presentations, participate in artist masterclasses, and boost your career at our dedicated Recruitment Day. With its rich history, BFX attracts top-tier professionals and companies, making it the perfect place to expand your professional network.

In 2026, we continue with the BFX Film Festival, giving you the opportunity to showcase your work and compete for awards in New Talent, Experimental, VFX, and Best National and International entries.

Young creatives can also come and be inspired at our family day filled with workshops and screenings.

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BFX 2026

The BFX Film Festival!

We’re thrilled to announce a new call for Animation, VFX, Generative Art, experimental and AI (or AI assisted) short films. Our judges last year completed an epic quest and selected an amazing line-up of films! Submit your work in order to be part of the the BFX Animation and Film Festival 2026 and show the world your creativity and imagination!

Whether you’re a an animation creator/director, a VFX artist, or a Generative Art practitioner, make sure your are part of this year’s BFX Animation and Film Festival exciting line-up.

From laugh-out-loud comedies to mind-bending sci-fi horror zombie flicks, to generative Art our program will feature a delightful mix of high quality shorts. We want to see captivating animation documentaries and experimental pieces that push the boundaries of creativity, plus, showcasing a stunning variety of styles—2D, 3D, and special effects galore!

The Poole Lighthouse Cinema screenings will take place on June the 3rd 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to submit your short animation/film!

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