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Aberdeen Animates is a brand-new annual animation event celebrating creativity, storytelling, and local talent.
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Guest speaker (2 of 2) confirmed 📢
Out final Drouth of 2026 has two brilliant guest speakers sharing their stories, learnings and insights with us at @brewdogcastlegate
3D artist and @sznmedialtd & @aberdeenanimates co-founder @creative_mermacorn is joining us on Wednesday 18th November at 6pm — and we’re buzzing. 🐝
ℹ️ Zara is a 3D Environment and Product Artist and co-founder of Aberdeen Animates, an animation festival celebrating animation talent in Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland.
She is passionate about championing local animators, supporting emerging creatives and helping grow the region’s animation community.
🗓️ Wednesday 18th November at 6pm
📍 @brewdogcastlegate
🎟️ Link in bio
#CreativeAberdeen #MakeItHere
06 Nov 2026
IT'S OFFICIAL! SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
It's finally time to announce that we're now welcoming animation submissions and Pitch Lab applications for Aberdeen Animates 2027!
ANIMATION SUBMISSIONS
Got an animated film you'd love to share? We're welcoming entries in two categories:
- Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: for animators based in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire.
- Scotland-wide: for animators based elsewhere in Scotland.
PITCH LAB APPLICATIONS
Got an idea for an animation project? Our Pitch Lab is an opportunity for emerging creatives based in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to develop their ideas and pitch them to industry professionals.
Both are now OPEN!
Before submitting, make sure you read the relevant guidelines and follow our FilmFreeway submission instructions.
Swipe through the images for more info.
Find all the information and submission links through the link in our bio.
We can't wait to see what you create!
Thanks again to @cadherent_official for sponsoring us and to @creativescots for funding our amazing festival.
#AberdeenAnimates #ScottishAnimation #AnimationFestival #AberdeenCreatives #AnimationCommunity #PitchLab #Aberdeen #Aberdeenshire
01 Nov 2026
Could your animation be eligible for Aberdeen Animates 2027?
Here's your quick eligibility check!
✔️ You must be aged 18 or over
✔️ Animations must be 1–5 minutes long
✔️ Your submission must meet our animation and content guidelines
✔️ AI-generated animation isn't permitted
✔️ You must be eligible for one of our two submission categories
Ready to get involved?
Submissions open 1st November via FilmFreeway!
Check the full rules on our website before submitting.
@creativescots
#aberdeenanimates #animationfestival #scottishanimation #aberdeencreatives #creativescotland #filmfreeway
43 likes · 0 comments · 26 Oct 2026
Aberdeen Cultural Summit 26!
On Wednesday, we attended the Aberdeen Cultural Summit hosted by @nescollege.
It was great to hear some fantastic talks and attend some workshops all based around the creative industries here in the North East of Scotland, and how we can support each other to make an even better creative sector!
#aberdeen #aberdeenculturalsummit #aberdeencreatives #nescol
35 likes · 1 comments · 23 Oct 2026
A big thank you to @cadherent_official
We're delighted to announce that Cadherent are returning as a sponsor of Aberdeen Animates 2027!
Having their support for a second year means so much to us! Their continued backing helps us grow Aberdeen Animates and create more opportunities to celebrate animation, connect creatives and support the animation community here in the North East of Scotland.
Cadherent provide engineering design and visualisation services, and we're incredibly grateful to have them supporting what we're building with Aberdeen Animates.
Thank you, Cadherent, for believing in the festival and helping us bring another year of animation to Aberdeen!
Find out more about Cadherent: https://www.cadherent.com/
Aberdeen Animates 2027
27th March 2027 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
#AberdeenAnimates #Cadherent #Animation #ScottishAnimation #Aberdeen #CreativeCommunity #Sponsorship
11 likes · 0 comments · 19 Oct 2026
Every frame has a story. What's yours?
From 2D and 3D animation to stop motion, Aberdeen Animates celebrates the creativity, imagination and craft behind animation.
We're getting ready to welcome submissions for Aberdeen Animates 2027, and we'd love to see what you've been creating!
Whether you're experimenting with a new technique, telling a story through characters, or bringing an entirely different world to life, your work could be part of next year's festival!
Animation submissions open 1st November 2026 via FilmFreeway.
Start getting your animations ready!
*previous submissions by
@mija.grr
Leo Kaspars
Vainilla
@johnbuchananimator
@sinclairseanpatrick
@creativescots
#aberdeenanimates #animation #acottishanimation #2danimation #3danimation #stopmotion #animationfestival #aberdeen #creativecommunity
28 likes · 0 comments · 12 Oct 2026
Two categories. One celebration of animation!
This year, animation submissions to Aberdeen Animates will be split into two categories:
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: for animators based locally.
Scotland-wide: open to animators from across Scotland.
So whether you're making an animation here in the North East or elsewhere in Scotland, there's a place for your work at Aberdeen Animates 2027!
Submissions open 1st November 2026 via FilmFreeway.
More details coming soon...
@creativescots
#aberdeenanimates #animation #scottishanimation #animationfestival #aberdeen #aberdeenshire #scotland #scottishcreatives #animationcommunity
16 likes · 0 comments · 08 Oct 2026
What makes a character truly come alive?
We headed along to @waywordabdn on Saturday for “Animation and Storytelling: Bringing Characters to Life”, a brilliant conversation between traditional oral storyteller
@davidhughesstoryteller and BAFTA-winning animator @willandersonjr
From folklore and storytelling to character-led animation, the discussion explored how voice, personality, movement and imagination can turn characters into something audiences remember long after the story ends.
A really inspiring afternoon exploring the connection between storytelling, animation and the different ways we bring characters to life.
#WayWORDFestival #Animation #Storytelling #CharacterAnimation #ScottishAnimation #Aberdeen #AberdeenCreatives #AnimationCommunity #CreativeScotland #WillAnderson #DavidHughes
22 likes · 0 comments · 06 Oct 2026
Got an animation to share?
We want to see what you've been working on! Whether you've created something recently or have an animation you're proud of, this is your chance to get it in front of an audience at Aberdeen Animates!
Animation submissions open 1st November 2026.
Keep an eye on our socials for more details coming soon!
#aberdeenanimates #animation #acottishanimation #animationfestival #aberdeen #aberdeencreative #animationfilm #shortfilm #scotland
29 likes · 3 comments · 01 Oct 2026
We had the chance to attend a brilliant talk from Rob Johnson, aka @bitsofbobs, at The Tunnels as part of Rotate Fest, hosted by @kin.abz
Originally from Aberdeen, Rob shared his journey through more than 20 years of advertising, design, illustration and animation, giving an insight into how his creative practice has evolved alongside changing styles, trends and technologies.
From his creative process and approach to animation and design, to navigating challenging briefs and finding ways to unlock your creative superpowers, it was a great reminder of just how many different paths a career in animation can take.
We loved hearing about Rob’s experiences and seeing how his varied skillset has shaped his work as a freelance animator and designer in Glasgow.
Thanks to Rob and KIN for a really inspiring talk!
#aberdeenanimates #rotatefest #kin #bitsofbobs #robjohnson #animation #animationscotland #motiondesign #motiongraphics #illustration #design #creativeprocess #creativecareers #animationcommunity #aberdeencreatives #scottishanimation #freelanceanimator
17 likes · 1 comments · 21 Sep 2026
Help shape Aberdeen Animates 2027!
We’re looking for organisations who want to support the growth of animation and the wider creative community in the North East of Scotland.
Our 2027 festival will bring together animators, filmmakers, students, creatives and industry professionals for a day of:
Animation screenings
Industry speakers
Aberdeen Animates Awards
Pitch Lab
Networking and industry connections
We have a range of partnership opportunities available, from supporting emerging local talent to becoming a headline partner for the festival.
If your organisation would like to get involved, send us a message or email [email protected] to request our sponsorship prospectus.
Let’s build something creative together!
#aberdeenanimates #animationscotland #aberdeen #creativescotland #northeastscotland #scottishanimation #creativeindustries #animationfestival #supportlocaltalent
32 likes · 1 comments · 10 Sep 2026
Something new is coming to Aberdeen Animates...
Got an animation idea you've been itching to bring to life?
In 2027, we're creating a new opportunity for emerging animators to put their ideas in front of industry professionals and take that first step towards developing them.
Introducing the Aberdeen Animates Pitch Lab!
More details coming soon.
27 March 2027 | The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
@creativescots
#aberdeenanimates #aberdeen #animation #animationfestival #scottishanimation #creativescotland
23 likes · 2 comments · 28 Aug 2026
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