Cartoonvision Animation Contest™ is a British-based international creative competition operating from London, United Kingdom, where animated films compete for victory through the combined votes of viewers and a professional jury. Inspired by the atmosphere of major global contests, Cartoonvision transforms animation into a spectacular show format — where creativity, storytelling, and cinematic artistry take center stage.
Founded in May 2020 by director Roman Darville, the first contest was
held on June 27, 2020. Since then, Cartoonvision has taken place annually
in June as an online event, connecting animation fans from around the
world.
Although originally a British-based competition, Cartoonvision
has grown into a global platform. Throughout its history, the contest
has demonstrated resilience and growth. It was canceled twice (in 2022
and 2025) due to financial reasons but returned each time stronger and
more ambitious.
Beginning in 2023, the format expanded to include two semifinals featuring 42 animated films — 21 in each show. From each semifinal, 13 finalists advance to the Grand Final, where the winner is determined during one spectacular evening. The final result combines the votes of a professional jury (awarding 1–8, 10, and 12 points) and the audience, both having equal weight, however, this will change in 2026. The animated film that receives the highest total score after both voting rounds becomes the contest winner. The next edition of Cartoonvision is then held in its honor, incorporating the winner’s title into the contest logo and adapting the event’s graphics to match the artistic style of the winning film.
In June 2026, Cartoonvision will celebrate its fifth anniversary and return after a one-year break with a refreshed vision. The contest will be held entirely online, with the first semi-final on 9 June, the second semi-final on 11 June, and the Grand Final on 13 June. New rules and format changes will be introduced for the 2026 edition, with full details to be officially announced closer to the contest date.
Join Cartoonvision and become part of a growing international animation story — where animated films shine in one grand competition.