Animayo International Poster Competition 2027 is now open for entries!
The Animayo International Poster Competition 2027 invites designers and artists worldwide to create the official image for the 22nd edition of Animayo and gain international exposure.
Short description
The Animayo International Poster Competition 2027 is now open for entries, inviting designers and artists from around the world to create the official image of the 22nd edition of Animayo Gran Canaria.
Organised by Damián Perea Producciones, S.L., the competition seeks an original poster capable of representing Animayo, an international festival dedicated to animation, visual effects and video games. The 2027 edition of the festival will take place in Gran Canaria, Spain, from 5–8 May 2027.
The poster should explore the world of ideas and creativity, with a particular focus on inspiration, fantasy and technology. Participants are free to use different artistic techniques, including drawing, photography, illustration, 3D creation and collage, provided that the submitted work is original.
Each design must include the text “Animayo Gran Canaria 2027” together with “22ª Summit and International Film Festival of Animation, Visual Effects and Video Games”. Festival dates and locations should not be included in the artwork, as these will be added later by the organiser.
The winning poster will become the official image of Animayo Gran Canaria 2027 and may appear across the festival's promotional materials, including outdoor advertising, posters, programmes, tickets, website, social media and press materials.
Generative AI is not permitted. Images, illustrations, backgrounds, textures or compositions created wholly or partially using generative artificial intelligence will not be accepted. Standard editing tools that do not generate new visual content may be used.
Designs must be original, unpublished and created by the participant. They must not have previously won another competition or have been submitted to previous editions of the Animayo International Poster Competition.
Submission requirements
➜ Each participant or team may submit up to five different poster designs.
➜ Each poster must be submitted in two different compositions: vertical format measuring 50 × 70 cm and horizontal format measuring 100 × 50 cm.
➜ Both versions must reserve the lower 15% of the poster height for sponsor, institutional and partner logos. Important visual elements or required text should not be placed within this area.
➜ Submission files must be supplied in JPG or PDF, RGB, with a combined file size of no more than 2 MB.
➜ Each design must be accompanied by a short explanation of at least five lines describing the concept behind the work.
Preselected participants will be required to provide editable source files and an additional large-format adaptation of the poster.
Eligibility
Open to participants of any nationality and country of residence. Participants must be at least 16 years old. For authors aged 16 or 17, registration and acceptance of the competition rules must be completed by a parent or legal guardian. Entries may be submitted individually or by teams of up to five people.
Benefits
➜ The winner will receive a cash prize of €500 gross.
➜ The organiser may also award an optional €250 gross runner-up prize.
➜ The winning design will become the official image of Animayo Gran Canaria 2027 and will be used across the festival's promotional and communication materials.
➜ The winner and, where applicable, the runner-up will receive an official certificate and promotion through the Animayo website, social media channels and press materials.
➜ Finalist posters may be included in an exhibition during the festival.
➜ Finalists will also receive visibility through Animayo's website, social media and festival communications.
Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.
