Tampa Animation Festival is November 5-8, 2026. There will be 117 films from 33 countries in eleven programs and three nights with LAIKA's Brad Schiff, screening free at the University of Tampa.
The festival started in 2018 and continues to schedule a festival with screenings of diverse animated shorts, features and cutting-edge technology. Panels and industry networking are also possible at the festival. All showings are free of charge and open to everyone.
Opening night will have a 7pm screening at the Charlene A. Gordon Theater, Ferman Center of the Arts, University of Tampa. LAIKA's WILDWOOD, will be presented in person by LAIKA Head of Animation and University of Tampa alumnus Brad Schiff. Wildwood is a tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and secrets.