Dear Asian filmmakers, the Tricky Women/Tricky Realities (Austria) is accepting animated films until October 6, 2025.

About the festival:
TRICKY WOMEN/TRICKY REALITIES focuses on animated films made by women and/or genderqueer artists and therefore fills a unique position within the international festival landscape. Besides the competition the festival shows themed programs and retrospectives to present an exciting overview of the animated cinematic art of female and/or genderqueer artists from around the world and Austrian filmmakers as well.

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts animated short films and VR Projects.
– The festival accepts student films.
– 50% of the film should be animated and 50% of the directresses are female and/or genderqueer artists.
– Films must have been produced after January 1, 2024.
– Resubmissions are not allowed.
– Submissions must be made via FilmFreeway.
– Submission Fee: $ 2 USD
* Note: submitters who cannot make a payment via FilmFreeway can use the following code to submit for free (waiver code): twtr26
– Deadlines: October 6, 2025
– Notification Date: January 30, 2026

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://trickywomen.at/sites/default/files/field/file-upload/twtr2026_call_for_entries.pdf

To submit via FilmFreeway please visit: https://filmfreeway.com/trickywomentrickyrealities

We remind readers that the Tricky Women/Tricky Realities will take place from March 11 – 15, 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

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To see other Calls please follow the next link: “Call For Entries”.