The ISA Film and Animation Competition is a fantastic opportunity for pupils of all ages to use both creative and technical skills. Students are invited to make their own moving image work in any genre - from digital animation and stop motion, to silent film, documentary or video art.

Open for entries: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Deadline for entries: Thursday 14 May 2026

Film and Animation Competition 2025

Well done to everyone who took part in the competition and congratulations to the winners. Click here to see the full list of results and winning films and animations.

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The One Day Film School is a practical filmmaking workshop that has ENABLED over 95,000 young people to make their first films since 2004.
It is now available as a 13-week online skills activity for the duke of edinburgh’s award – bronze and silver. Click here for more information.

If you have any queries about our competitions, please contact us at [email protected].

Only schools whose Head is a member of ISA are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department if you wish to make an enquiry about joining ISA.