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The ANN Awards 2026 returns with an even bigger vision, bringing together the finest animation talent from across Asia. As one of the region’s leading platforms for recognizing excellence in animation, the awards celebrate outstanding storytelling, innovation, creativity, and technical achievement.

From studios and production houses to independent creators, students, and emerging artists, the ANN Awards provides a prestigious stage to showcase work that is shaping the future of animation and visual storytelling.

As the animation industry continues to evolve and expand across borders, the ANN Awards remains committed to honoring the creators and trailblazers pushing the boundaries of imagination and craft.

Join us in celebrating the best of Asian animation and be part of a community driving the next generation of creative excellence.

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Why you should be part of
Ann Awards

Showcase Your Work on a National & International Stage
The ANN Awards provide a premier platform to present your best work to a curated audience of industry leaders, broadcasters, OTT platforms, and global studios.
Celebrate Excellence Across the Animation Spectrum
Whether you’re a studio, creator, student, or brand—ANN Awards honour outstanding contributions across animation and more.
Unlock New Opportunities
Winners and finalists gain access to networking opportunities at the Animation & More Summit, interactions with buyers and broadcasters. It’s more than an award—it’s a gateway to growth.

Main Categories for ANN 2026

Ann Awards
Arnab Chaudhuri Awards
Ram Mohan Awards
28 Digicon6 Asia
Ramoji Animation Excellence Awards

National

Celebrate the finest achievements in India's animation, digital, and content creation industries.

International

Recognizing outstanding global animation content that resonates across cultures.

Arnab Chaudhuri Awards

Celebrates visionary direction, storytelling, or design in animation that reflects artistic brilliance and creative innovation—awarded in honor of Arnab Chaudhuri’s legacy.

Ram Mohan Award (By Nomination Only)

A lifetime achievement honor recognizing an individual for their unparalleled contribution to Indian animation. Nominated by the ANN Awards Advisory & Jury Members.

28 Digicon6 Asia

The 28th DigiCon6 ASIA Awards 2026, organized by TBS Holdings, Inc. AnimationXpress as the official Indian representative, we are honored to bring India’s creative excellence to this esteemed platform.

Ramoji Animation Excellence Awards

Celebrating the visionaries whose creativity, passion and craftsmanship define excellence in animation 1. Young Animator 2026 2. Best Indie Studio 2026

Rules and Regulation

Eligibility
Public Release: Projects must have been publicly available between August 1, 2025, and August 1, 2026.

Languages: Content should be in English or if it is in any other language the subtitles are mandatory

Submission Language: All forms and data must be in English

Original Work: Submit original work created by or for you

Entry Limit Per Subcategory: Each company may submit a maximum of three (3) entries in any single award subcategory. For example, a company may submit up to three projects under Best 2D Animation, but no additional entries will be accepted in that same subcategory, even if they meet the eligibility requirements. This limit has been introduced to ensure fair participation and a balanced judging process across all entrants.

Complete Submission: Ensure all forms are fully filled with necessary data and authorization

Payment: Full payment must be made before the submission deadline.

Compliance:Entries violating rules or involving plagiarism will be disqualified.
Submission Process
Registration:Register online; after verification, you'll get login credentials.

Login: Access your account and select desired categories.

Entry Details: For each entry, fill out the form and attach supporting documents.

Media Links: Provide embed links (e.g., YouTube or Google Drive) for your content.

Attachment: Banner of project in 16:9 (Landscape) format, High resolution.

Invoice & Payment: View your auto-generated Proforma Invoice and proceed with payment.

Final Submission: Once payment is confirmed, your submission is finalized.
Additional Notes
Case Studies: Optional but recommended; include profiles, creative descriptions, strategies, results, and visuals.

Finality: No changes allowed after submission and acceptance.

Usage Rights: By submitting, you grant AnimationXpress India Pvt. Ltd. the right to use your materials for award-related activities.


MEET OUR AMAZING
JURY FOR THIS EVENT

Anil NM Wanvari
Founder, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief
AnimationXpress
Dhimant Vyas
Professor of Practice
IDC-IIT Powai, Mumbai
Ashish Kulkarni
Founder- Punnaryug Artvision
Founding Director- IICT
Rajesh Turakhia
Founder & Director
Frameboxx
Vivek Nag
Head of Department - Animation
Whistling Woods International
Raul Garcia
Film Director, Producer, Animation Director
R&R Communications Inc
Ajey Sadashiv Lele
VisDev/ Art Director
Bahubali - Eternal War Part 01
Shilpa Ranade
Professor
IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay
Catherine Lepage
Independent filmmaker
Ping Pong Ping
Sachitha Kalingamudali
General Manager
Mogo Studios

MEET OUR JURY FOR
Arnab Chaudhuri Awards

Nina Sabnani
Adjunct Professor
Srishti Manipal, UPES Dehradun & IIT Hyderabad
Rob Middleton
Creative Director
On Air Promos Sdn Bhd
Anil NM Wanvari
Founder, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief
AnimationXpress
Orion Ross
Vice President, International Animation
Disney Kids & Family
Pete Bishop
Filmmaker & Ex-Lecturer
UCLAN and UAL, Central St Martins
Prakash Moorthy
Prof of Practice
UID NCR & GD Goenka University.

MEET OUR JURY FOR
28 Digicon6 Asia

Anil NM Wanvari
Founder, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief
AnimationXpress
Charuvi Agarwal
Founder and Creative Director
Charuvi design lab
Jayakumar Prabhakaran Nair
Founder & CEO
Kynzo Media Group Private Limited.
Nina Sabnani
Festival Director
AniMela 2026
Veerendra Patil
Founder & Creative Director
Zebu Animation Studios

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Naaz Moton
+91 - 70212 10836
naazm@animationxpress.com