Screenings
Curated animated shorts, features and Caribbean-made work presented for audiences and guests.
Animae Caribe Festival 2026
A vibrant and diverse celebration of animation, Caribbean creativity, screenings, industry development and community
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Festival Programming
Highlights
A programme shaped around screenings, workshops, showcases, industry connection and community experiences for Caribbean animation.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions for artists, students and emerging creators building animation craft.
Panels & Talks
Conversations with filmmakers, producers, educators and cultural leaders shaping the industry.
Networking
Gatherings that connect creators, studios, funders, mentors and regional collaborators.
Press Conferences
A space for festival announcements, media engagement, and public conversations with the partners, guests, and creative voices shaping Animae Caribe.
Youth & Community Programming
Accessible experiences that invite young audiences and community groups into animation.
Industry Development
Pitch, skills and market-facing moments designed to help Caribbean creators move forward.
Caribbean Storytelling
Programmes rooted in the sounds, histories, humour and imagination of the region.
Speakers & Guests
Creative Voices From Across the World
Artists, storytellers, producers, technologists and cultural leaders featured across the Animae Caribe Festival programme.
Programme at a Glance
Festival Events Calendar
Explore the Animae Caribe Festival programme for 28-31 October 2026. Select the image to view it larger, or download a copy to keep.
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Upcoming Events
Discover upcoming screenings, workshops, panels, showcases, and creative gatherings from Animae Caribe Festival.
All event times are in Trinidad and Tobago time (AST, UTC−4).
panel
AC26 Official Press Launch & Case Study: Champions of the Galaxy
An inside look at developing the Caribbean IP Champions of the Galaxy for the global market, exploring storytelling, investment, production and how Indigenous voices can thrive in an AI-driven creative landscape. Featuring representatives from Murphy Clarke Financial, Xentrix Studios, Animae Caribe and the Dwayne Bravo Foundation. With Wendy Fitzwilliam.
CinemaONE IMAX, One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spainpanel
Algorithmacy: Reimagining How We Think
Academics and creatives examine how AI shapes decisions, learning, interaction, responsibility, power and the future of creative and intellectual practice. Featuring guests from Harvard Business School, UWI, LSE, Bentley University and Italy's National Research Council, alongside industry and social-impact leaders. With Suzanne Burke and Richard Young. Academics, researchers, industry professionals and thought leaders explore how algorithms shape learning, environmental justice, culture, meaning, belief and belonging, and what becomes visible when algorithmic systems are understood as cultural actors rather than neutral tools. With Suzanne Burke and Richard Young.
CinemaONE IMAX, One Woodbrook Place, Port of Spainscreening
Wildwood Caribbean Premiere: Official Opening Screening
The Caribbean premiere of LAIKA's Wildwood opens Animae Caribe Festival 2026, with a Q&A featuring Lead Stop-Motion Animator Florian Perinelle. Followed by a jam session and afterparty at Samurai. With Roxanne Colthrust.
CinemaONE IMAX, One Woodbrook Place, Port of SpainWhere It Happens
Festival Venue
Join us at this year’s Animae Caribe Festival
CinemaONE IMAX
Open in Google Maps One Woodbrook Place, Damian St, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Past Editions
A history of Caribbean animation and exchange
Discover the screenings, workshops and creative exchanges that have shaped Animae Caribe over the years. Our past editions trace a continuing commitment to Caribbean stories, emerging talent and connections across the animation industry.
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