International Animation Day 2026 in Shinjuku
Co-hosted by Tokyo Art School, IAD 2026 in Shinjuku will present ASIFA Student Award 2026: Outstanding Works, a program of 11 films from nine countries.
The “ASIFA Student Award” is an annual competition organized by ASIFA/Association Internationale du Film d’Animation that invites submissions of student animation from around the world to recognize the award-winning and nominated works internationally.
After the screening, a short talk will introduce the films and invite the audience to share their impressions. Everyone is welcome, including students of animation.
The official poster is available for download.
Artwork: Yoriko Mizushiri (ASIFA-JAPAN member)
Shinjuku Edition Design: Takanori Akagi
Date & Time
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Doors open: 10:30 / Program starts: 11:00 / Scheduled to end: 13:00
Venue
Tokyo Art School, 1F Studio
RENEX SHINJUKU 1F, 1-13-1 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073
4-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station on the JR Yamanote Line
Planning, Operations & Facilitation
Zhang Ying (Lecturer, Kyoto University of the Arts Graduate School and Joshibi University of Art and Design / ASIFA-JAPAN member)
Program (Tentative)
Part 1: 11:00–12:30
- Introducing to International Animation Day and this event
- Screening of ASIFA Student Award 2026: Outstanding Works (11 films from nine countries / approximately 70 minutes)
Part 2: 12:30–13:00
- Introducing to the screened films
- A short session to share impressions
Admission
Free
Advance registration receives priority; same-day admission is also available.
Seating is limited to approximately 30 people. Registered participants will be admitted in registration order. Same-day participants may be asked to stand.
Registration
Organizer
Co-organizer
Tokyo Art School
Contact
Program inquiries: ASIFA-JAPAN Office
info@asifa.jp