Rules and Terms of the International Children’s Animation Film Festival “KROK – 26”

The International Children’s Animation Festival “KROK-26” will take place
from May 15 to May 17, 2026.

Festival format: online.

In the competition program of the festival, participation from 22 countries around the world is planned.

For those wishing to take part in the festival – we accept applications and animated films from March 10, 2026 to May 1, 2026 via e-mail:
paulkrokfest@ukr.net

Screening of animated films will take place on the YouTube channel:

youtube.com/channel/UCjvseTllfD3mbTJb0qwkhpA

We kindly ask you to vote for your favorite animated film to determine the Audience Choice Award winner.

We are pleased to present the festival jury.
Jury work period: May 2, 2026 – May 14, 2026.

Summing up the results in each age category and determining the winners: May 15–17, 2026.

Awarding the winners with festival diplomas.

Dear friends, we are currently living in difficult times, as war is ongoing. But we continue to work, learn, and create animated films.

Those who wish may provide support to the “Krok” Studio and the festival – we would be very grateful.

ALL INFORMATION WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE.

During the month, festival animated films are planned to be screened in educational institutions in Kyiv and in cultural and educational venues.