2026 Happy Valley Animation Festival

The Happy Valley Animation Fest takes place in State College, PA and is an open international animation competition that seeks to showcase animated works in a range of categories. HVAF is screened and exhibited locally and throughout the Pennsylvania State University as well as online. We encourage submissions by students, early career, and practicing professional artists, designers, and filmmakers in any of the three categories that include: Animated Short Films, Experimental Animation, and Animated Motion Graphics & Design.

Who: Happy Valley Animation Festival

What: Animation Festival

Where: University Park, PA

When: March 26-28, 2026