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Cardiff Animation Festival 2026 In-person & Online Early Bird Passes are now on sale! 🎉

There are a limited number of Early Bird Passes available so be quick! 💨

🎟️ Get your pass - bit.ly/CAF26-Passes
🍿Check out the programme - bit.ly/CAF26-News

#CAF26 #CardiffAnimation #CardiffAnimationFestival
February 2, 2026 at 11:23 AM
clothcatstudio.bsky.social
CAF26 Industry Day was such a success! ✨

Jon shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Ghost of Midwinter. It was fantastic to see such a vibrant mix of creators, studios, students, graduates, and industry voices come together in Chapter!

@cardiffanimfest.bsky.social #CAF26 #ClothCat
April 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
We’re super excited to share our brand new poster with you! 🤩

Designed by Cardiff based illustrator & animator Rhianna Berthoud! ✏️ We asked Rhianna a few questions all about the design process and creating playful characters in the poster! 👾

Read the full Q+A here: bit.ly/CAF26-Poster
January 12, 2026 at 10:26 AM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
🤩 Did you see the first programme announcement? 🥳

There are lots of exciting events to look forward to at #CAF26! Highlights in this year's programme include; award-winning animators sharing the ins & outs of show-running, gaming deep-dives, and Anime features!

🎟 Grab a pass: bit.ly/CAF26-Passes
February 12, 2026 at 12:27 PM
vinayjalla.bsky.social
I’m so happy to be part of the Chorlton Arts Festival (9-21 May) this year!

www.vinayjalla.co.uk/home

@cafchorlton.bsky.social #CAF26

#ChorltonArtsFestival #ManchesterArt #UKArtists #ArtCommunity #SupportLocalArtists #CreativeManchester #ArtExhibition #ThingsToDoManchester #ArtLovers
February 21, 2026 at 3:37 PM
elerious.bsky.social
My film Crybaby will be at @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social as part of the Welsh Work shorts block. You can see it on Thursday 23rd and Saturday 25th 5pm. Grab tickets while you can!

www.cardiffanimation.com/caf26-progra...
March 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
A dyna ddiwedd #CAF26! Rydyn ni wedi cael amser arbennig, ac yn gobeithio eich bod chi wedi hefyd!

Wrth i’r ŵyl ddod i ben, rydyn ni am ddiolch yn fawr i’r holl arianwyr, noddwyr, cefnogwyr a mynychwyr hyfryd am wneud CAF26 yn bosib!

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May 6, 2026 at 8:31 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
🎬CAF26 Passes are Sold Out!

If you missed out on a pass, don't panic because Industry Day Passes & plenty of individual event tickets are still available on our website🔗

You can also catch the ONLINE programme of events 23 April - 4 May 2026💻

Full CAF26 programme + tickets ⇨ cardiffanimation.com
March 19, 2026 at 12:02 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
The winner of Best Student Short Film Award at #CAF26 is Foreign Bodies directed by Lysander Wong!

Special mention goes to Pear Garden directed by Shadab Shayegan.

You can see Foreign Bodies in Shorts 7 & Pear Garden online in Shorts 6 until Monday 4th May - watch.eventive.org/caf26
April 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
We're kicking #CAF26 off in style with a festival special Cardiff Animation Nights! Join us to watch a selection of international shorts that will get you excited for the jam-packed weekend of events!🤩

🗓Thurs 23 April
⏰ 20:00
🔈Subtitled
📍Kongs Cardiff
🎟 bit.ly/can-caf26
April 7, 2026 at 9:55 AM
animationnights.bsky.social
POV: It’s the last CAN before @cardiffanimfest.bsky.social 2026! 😱

Tickets are now available to book for the CAF26 launch party on Thursday 23rd April at Kongs!

If you couldn’t make it or want to watch any of the films again, they are all linked on our website! ✨- www.cardiffanimation.com/110-can
March 27, 2026 at 12:19 PM
minimastersart.bsky.social
Exciting rear view sneak peak of TURNING THE TIDE - our installation for #CAF26 @chorltonartsfestival.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy showing at @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social for Chorlton Arts Festival. @minimastersart.bsky.social #NoMorePlastic
May 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
Sketch Showdown is making a highly requested comeback for #CAF26! 🥳 If you missed it last year, you can expect to witness an epic cartoon memory showdown live on stage!

🗓Fri 24 April | Gwe 24 Ebrill
⏰ 6:45pm
📍Chapter Arts Centre
🎟 bit.ly/Sketch-Showd...
March 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
🎬 Cardiff Animation Festival | Gŵyl Animeiddio Caerdydd 🕹️

#CAF26 will showcase a vibrant, hybrid programme of events 23-26 April 2026!

We hope you enjoy what we have in store and we’re looking forward to seeing you there! 🫶

Check out the full programme -
www.cardiffanimation.com
March 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
CAF26 Day 4 Photo Highlights! 🩷

We had an incredible time this year at #CAF26 and can't wait to see you all again next year! ✨
May 16, 2026 at 9:12 AM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
During #CAF26 you all took part in our collaborative animated poster featuring the wonderful characters by Rhianna Berthoud!✨

Check out the finished animated poster and try to spot your colourful creation! 🖍️
May 20, 2026 at 10:24 AM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
Have fun checking out this selection of late night indie animated comedy at #CAF26!

From the latest @animationnights.bsky.social to the first Malt Adult in Wales, a Late Night selection & a playful WIA UK outing online!

🎟️ Full programme here: www.cardiffanimation.com
April 19, 2026 at 6:24 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
The winner of of Best Micro Short Award at #CAF26 is Boglach directed by Sarah Benson. Congratulations to Sarah and the team!

You can see Boglach online in Shorts 1: Play until Monday 4th May - watch.eventive.org/caf26
April 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
Official Selection🎬

This year #CAF26 received the most submissions ever! Check out the 98 short films in competition from 26 countries! The 9 themed programmes feature shorts that tell true stories, moments of calm, Welsh work, and a screening the whole family can enjoy!

🍿 bit.ly/CAF26-Select...
February 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
And that’s a wrap on #CAF26! We’ve had the best time, and hope you have too!

As the festival comes to an end we want to say a massive thank you to our wonderful funders, sponsors, supporters, and patrons for making CAF26 possible!

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May 6, 2026 at 8:29 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
📣 New Event Added! | Digwyddiad Newydd! 📣

Take a magical trip to the library as the nostalgic ‘90s feature film The Pagemaster returns for a special one-off screening!

🗓Sat 25 April | Dydd Sad 25 Ebrill
⏰ 1:15pm
🔈Subtitled/Isdeitlau
📍Chapter
🎟 bit.ly/CAF26-The-Pa...
March 27, 2026 at 9:39 AM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
The winner of Best Short Film Award at #CAF26 is And Granny Would Dance directed by Maryam Mohajer!

The jury also wanted to give a special mention to A Night At The Rest Area by Saki Muramoto!

You can see both films online until Monday 4th May - watch.eventive.org/caf26
April 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
Throughout the festival, the audience voted for their favourite short film! The winner of the #CAF26 Audience Award is The Undying Pain of Existence directed by Oscar Jacobson!

You can see The Undying Pain of Existence in Shorts 4: Mute until Monday 4th May - watch.eventive.org/caf26
April 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
chiabortionfund.bsky.social
🤑THIS WEEK: DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONS FOR ABORTION ACCESS! 🤑 From today through May 3rd, all donations to any Fund-A-Thon page, team page, or to our campaign in general will be matched up to $30,000 ‼️👏 Link in our bio to donate: fund.nnaf.org/caf26 📲
April 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
cardiffanimfest.bsky.social
Meet the #CAF26 Jury who will choose the winners of Best Short Film, Best Student Short Film and Best Micro Short Film!

✨Sarah Schmidt - An animator and curator who runs Malt Adult
✨Pip Williamson - A self-taught freelance 2D animator
✨Nia Edwards-Behi - Co-director of Abertoir Horror Festival
March 20, 2026 at 10:28 AM